1. Your title goes here Your name(s) Your institution(s) Your advisor(s)

2. Dr. Wyels really likes CSUCI logos. Here are a few samples – use one if you like! They can be resized.

3. Some tips First draft: basic is best. Use animation wisely! –Focus audience’s attention –Indicate process (rather than outcome of process) Limit the amount of text on each slide.

4. Some (more) tips A (good) picture is worth 1000 words. Your audience will understand complicated definitions and ideas more easily if you illustrate them through well- chosen examples.

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6. Formatting Tips Dark background; light-colored text and pictures Be consistent –same color for titles of slides throughout presentation –Similar colors for similar objects (e.g. graphs) –Same text type (e.g. Arial, Times New Roman) Mathematical expressions: text should be italizicized, all items presented “nicely”

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9. Elements to include… Title slide Words or slide providing overview (outline) of presentation Relevant definitions (may be scattered throughout) Body of presentation (Open Questions – when applicable) References Acknowledgements

10. Powerpoint-Specific Tips Formatting background and color scheme Using the “notes” feature Printing options (conserve!) Drawing tools Animation Inserting mathematical equations Some items we can best show you in person… For example,