1. Effective Computer Presentations An Example Illustrating Acceptable Design Elements for HPS Meeting Presentations using Computer Projection

2. Sample Presentation This sample includes examples of text, graphs, tables, and photographs that may be included in typical HPS oral presentations. These slides also include additional remarks in the “Notes” section visible in Microsoft Power Point. Please refer to these notes for additional guidance.

3. Design Dark background with light text –White or yellow on black, dark blue or dark maroon –Maximize contrast Avoid gradients to light shades Avoid borders

4. Font Use large font size –>36 point for title, >32 for bullets, –24 for smallest print This line is in 24 point type Use sans serif fonts –Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, Comic Sans MS, Impact, Verdana DO NOT USE ALL CAPS

5. Text Single topic per slide Use text to highlight –Verbal remarks fill in detail –Limit text to 5-7 lines

6. Graphs

7. Tables Length of Talk Target No. of Slides Max. No. of Slides 15 min.1220 30 min.2540

8. Photos

9. Presentation Size Number of slides is limited by time –General rule of 1 slide per minute –More than 20 slides for a 15 minute presentation may require a run through File size is limited by upload ability –Files should be limited to 15 Mb –Contact HPS Secretariat if file is larger

10. File Format Files must be read by Microsoft Power Point 2000 Files will be converted to MS Power Point 2000 format for presentation on a computer running MS Windows 2000 All fonts, photos, tables, and graphs must be embedded No hyperlinks, audio, or video permitted!

11. Additional Formatting Files named with abstract designation –MPM-A.1.ppt –TAM-D.3.ppt Transitions –Simple and consistent –Instantaneous

12. Deadlines Presentation received for review: July 11, 2003 Presenter check in: –According to schedule listed in “Information for Computer Projection Presentations” and also published in the Preliminary Program –Check in at the Speaker Ready Room –Review the presentation –Back-up overhead transparencies recommended –Changes to computer file allowed only as time permits!