Title of Your Presentation Your Name University/Company Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists 54 th Annual Meeting, Anchorage, AK Septermber, 2011

Presentation Outline Introduction (Research Background) Objectives Methodology Results/Analysis Conclusions

Follow the order of your presentation outline Write in point form, not complete sentences; Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only Include 4-5 points per slide Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points (Use standard fonts) For example: body text font 24-point, the main point font 28-point, and the title font 36-point Good Points

Use a font color that contrasts sharply with the background Use graphs/pictures rather than just charts and sentences; Always title your graphs Use a conclusion slide to:  Summarize the main points of your presentation  Suggest future avenues of research Finish your presentation in time: PLAN AND PRACTICE BEFOREHAND Good Points (Contd….)

Do not use distracting animation Do not go overboard with the animation Be consistent with the animation that you use If you use too small font, your audience won’t be able to read your text Don’t use a complicated font Bad Points