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A few "Do's and Don'ts" guidelines:
===DO===
* Do use a title or introductory slide. Have this slide on the screen as attendees enter the room. If there are two distinct presentations, make sure they are on the same computer and have the same introductory slide on both PPT files.
* Do use a summary slide or two at the end -- one for major conclusions and another for recommendations.
* Do keep it simple. Don't try to put too much information on one slide. Limit the number of words on each slide.
* Do use capital and lower case letters. Make limited use of ALL CAPS as it is difficult to read.
* Do use a large font size (24 point, minimum).
* Do share slides. Some of us like to follow along on our computers. Slides should be linked from the conference schedule. Also consider giving a URL to slides, perhaps on your title slide.
===DON'T===
* Don't plan on more than about one slide per minute of your talk. (There can be exceptions if you talk to and instruct from a particularly important slide.) Limit each slide to one main idea. If you have more than 50 slides, your presentation may be too long.
* Don't copy all or a large part of a printed (or typed) page. Cut out or copy just the excerpt you need to use and arrange it on a page with other graphics or personal lettering for proper highlight or emphasis.
* Don't use long columns, figures or big tabulations. Include these items in handouts.
* Don't use dark or solid background for your handout slides. Dark or solid background tend to create printing problems, especially for people using inkjet printers. You may use a different background for the slides used during the presentation.
* Please be considerate to the people in the audience by NOT placing important information on the bottom 25% of the slide. Some people may not be able to see it from the seats in the rear of the room.
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