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E-poster Sample, Multiple Slides. Formatting and layout suggestions for best viewing of E-posters on the ASA’s E-poster monitors. General Poster Tips. Be clear and concise with design and content. Less is more. Don’t overcrowd the slide. Use bullet points. Imbed graphics and videos.
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E-poster Sample, Multiple Slides • Formatting and layout suggestions for best viewing of E-posters on the ASA’s E-poster monitors of 8
General Poster Tips • Be clear and concise with design and content. Less is more. • Don’t overcrowd the slide. • Use bullet points. • Imbed graphics and videos. • Use only high-quality graphics of 8
E-poster Tips – Things to Do • For best viewing: • The ASA uses 42” LCD displays in the Landscape position. Set the slide size or page setup to “On-screen show (16:9)”. • Avoid using fonts smaller than 14 points. • Remember contrast.Put dark fonts on light backgrounds and light fonts on dark backgrounds. Anything else is hard to read, especially on a large screen. of 8
E-poster Tips – More Things to Do • Use the slideshow mode to change the display automatically during the day, then switch to the manual mode when you are presenting. • Avoid using too many slides. Past presenters have found that 10 slides are a good amount, neither too many nor too few. • Use a slide number footer to let the viewers who arrive mid-cycle of the slideshow know where they are in the presentation and how long they’ll wait until it begins again. of 8
E-Poster Tips – Things NOT to Do • Avoid using hyperlinks. Internet access will not be available during your presentation. • Sound is not permitted due to the open area in which posters will be presented. of 8
Tips on Formulae and Equations • Make sure equations are large enough to be read from a distance. The examples below use 14 point font. • Leave some empty space between equations for easier reading. of 8
Credit Where Credit is Due • It’s useful to list your organization as a static graphic on every slide. • Also, be sure to list author contact information at the beginning or end. Author’s Name Title Company Street Address City, State, Zip Country Phone Fax Email Co-author’s Name Title Company Street Address City, State, Zip Country Phone Fax Email of 8
Other Resources • These sites may provide other useful templates and tips on preparing your E-poster presentation. • Be sure to adjust templates to the settings listed on Slide 3 for best viewing on the ASA’s E-poster monitors. • http://www.docstoc.com/docs/34073838/E-Poster-Template • http://viget.com/flourish/14-tips-for-better-presentation-slides • http://gradschool.unc.edu/student/postertips.html#powerpoint of 8