Don’t PowerPoint me, bro’! Dave Underwood
PowerPoint gets a lot of bad press.
Conclusions • Evidence assumptions murky • More trials needed • Timeframe inadequate • Skewed warping • In other words, there were lots of bad presentations before PowerPoint
Typography
Typefaces are divided into three general families:
San serif:
Serif:
No “appendage” or “slab” at the end of the letterform.
A small “appendage” or “slab” at the end of the letterform.
Display:
Cute, silly, playful, dramatic. Don’t use these fonts!
San serif typefaces are best for PowerPoint
ASPS Annual Meeting • March 12. 2008
Physics Review 2008 In this paper we survey methods by which
In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
other new physics) could be observed in experiments at present
Ariel accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
and future accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
observed in experiments at present and future
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss in some detail how to
Garamond
discuss in some detail how to calculate results, with
calculate results, with considerable emphasis on pedagogical
considerable emphasis on pedagogical completeness.
completeness. We summarize present limits on the existence of
We summarize present limits on the existence of
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show how to
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show
get improved quantitative limits if supersymmetric particles are
how to get improved quantitative limits if
not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are
supersymmetric particles are not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which
either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be observed in
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
experiments at present and future accelerators. We review some of
observed in experiments at present and future
the motivation for supposing supersymmetry might be a
accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of
it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss
ASPS Annual Meeting • March 12. 2008
Physics Review 2008 In this paper we survey methods by which
In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
other new physics) could be observed in experiments at present
observed in experiments at present and future
and future accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
accelerators. We review some of the motivation for supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss in some detail how to
discuss in some detail how to calculate results, with
calculate results, with considerable emphasis on pedagogical
considerable emphasis on pedagogical completeness.
completeness. We summarize present limits on the existence of
We summarize present limits on the existence of
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show how to
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show
get improved quantitative limits if supersymmetric particles are
how to get improved quantitative limits if
not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are
supersymmetric particles are not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which
either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be observed in
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
experiments at present and future accelerators. We review some of
observed in experiments at present and future
the motivation for supposing supersymmetry might be a
accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of
it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss
ASPS Annual Meeting • March 12. 2008
Physics Review 2008 In this paper we survey methods by which
In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
other new physics) could be observed in experiments at present
observed in experiments at present and future
and future accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
accelerators. We review some of the motivation for supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss in some detail how to
discuss in some detail how to calculate results, with
calculate results, with considerable emphasis on pedagogical
considerable emphasis on pedagogical completeness.
completeness. We summarize present limits on the existence of
We summarize present limits on the existence of
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show how to
supersymmetric partners of ordinary particles, and show
get improved quantitative limits if supersymmetric particles are
how to get improved quantitative limits if
not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are
supersymmetric particles are not detected, so that eventually it is possible to be sure they are either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which
either detected or do not exist on the mass scale accessible to experiments. In this paper we survey methods by which supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be observed in
supersymmetry (or other new physics) could be
experiments at present and future accelerators. We review some of
observed in experiments at present and future
the motivation for supposing supersymmetry might be a
accelerators. We review some of the motivation for
symmetry of nature even though there is presently no evidence for
supposing supersymmetry might be a symmetry of
it. We try to systematize the necessary new notation, and discuss
Good rules for using type Use at least 24 pt type. Size type to establish a hierarchy. Use standard fonts. Don’t use outlined or underlined type. NEVER USE ALL CAPS. Type is always easier to read when set flush left. Centered type is very hard to read.
Laying out type Use no more than 4 - 7 lines per slide. As much as possible, maintain consistency. Break lists into columns if necessary.
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Color
Color should be used to highlight and to focus.
Match the intensity of color inversely to the amount of coverage.
Color schemes should be based on contrast, not hue.
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Gradient, textured, or photographic backgrounds are non-nutritious and high in fat.
Layout and design
Use a template to keep families of information in easy-to-locate places.
Limit yourself to 7 lines of text per slide. This depends on the size of the room, of course. Less type means more white space, which “invites” the audience into your slide. Less type means less searching. Less searching means more attention can be paid to the speaker. This is 28pt. type. That’s plenty for this slide, don’t you think?
This is another great device. This is also another nice use of color. If you absolutely must build a long list, try this. Alternate colors between lines of text. This will make it easier for viewers to hold their place. This also works well in print.
Use symbols and pictures only when they make sense. Peak population
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Use symbols and pictures only when they make sense. Peak population
Year
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1996
1990
1988
1982
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Remember the importance of target and focus.
Your onscreen personality should be transparent.
My Design Goals for 2006 Toss boxes and rules Toss most clip art Toss needless animation Toss “wallpaper” Toss PowerPoint templates
Welcome to Our Conference! Items of interest Notes from last year Plans and amendments Today’s agenda Lunch Financial report
News and highlights are now available on Cahnnel 54 in your room! T-shirts are available in the lobby!
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Welcome to Our Conference! Items of interest Notes from last year Plans and amendments Today’s agenda Lunch Financial report
News and highlights are now available on Cahnnel 54 in your room! T-shirts are available in the lobby!
Vicis ibidem pala sed macto regula oppeto epulae augue, in duis, si. Occuro exerci ullamcorper eum torqueo, cui consequat olim scisco ea. Aliquam accumsan scisco suscipit occuro aptent incassum vindico nulla. Ut aliquam capto sino delenit augue demoveo. Verto incassum velit ut duis consequat minim tincidunt eros paratus. Inhibeo ille natu, ad duis facilisi dignissim suscipit causa utinam natu consequat obruo commodo at. Suscipit vindico letalis sit pertineo erat feugiat iusto laoreet opto olim.
Images should be sized appropriately and should load quickly.
2513 pixels, 600 dpi
2513 pixels, 300 dpi
1240 pixels, 72 dpi
Graphics from drawing and graphing programs should be “flattened� or bitmapped before placing in PowerPoint.
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Blanding
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Dolores Cortez
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UTAH
Durango
San Jua nR iver
COLORADO NEW MEXICO
ARIZONA Farmington
Tuba City
Chinle Chaco Canyon
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Snowflake
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“Branding” of PowerPoint slides should be done judiciously.
Consistency is important Subtlety is important
All good design starts with a grid.
When applicable, lay out information with a clockwise flow.
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Use a complete sentence as your “title slide.� Images are easier to map than words. White space and simplicity trump clutter and dense content. Learn to navigate effortlessly.
Thank You! Dave Underwood david.underwood@colorado.edu 303 492 2672