Effective Computer
Presentations
An Example Illustrating Acceptable Design Elements for HPS Meeting
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
Design
•
Dark background with light text
– White or yellow on black, dark blue or dark maroon
– Maximize contrast
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
Text
•
Single topic per slide
•
Use text to highlight
Graphs
0 100 200 300
1998 1999 2000 2001
Year
Tables
Length of
Talk
Target
No. of
Slides
Max. No.
of Slides
15 min.
12
20
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
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
Additional Formatting
• Files named with abstract designation
– MPM-A.1.ppt
– TAM-D.3.ppt
• Transitions
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
