Lec 9:Tips for Effective
Design of Presentation &
Posters
After: Luisa F. Castro
Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Management
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
⚫ This is the last lecture on this course.
⚫ One week before the end of the second
semester I will give a review session on
the subject.
Why PowerPoint?
⚫ To hold interest
⚫ To focus attention
⚫ To guide discussions/overviews
⚫ To tell a story
⚫ To support the message being delivered
⚫ To create a poster for a conference
Tip #1 for Oral Presentations
Have only the minimum required text on
each slide.
Text on Slide: Too Much
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one
people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with
another, to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal
station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a
decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should
declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among
Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Text on Slide: Better
⚫ We hold these truths to be self-evident
• that all men are created equal,
• that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain Rights, that among these are:
• life,
• liberty
• the pursuit of happiness
Tip #2
Be consistent and sparing in your use of
transitions and animations.
Moving Text
• When text appears, we don’t
want the audience to be watching
the animation.
• Use the
“Appear effect”
Not
“FANCY EFFECTS”
Tip #3
Be consistent in your choice of bullets,
font, and colors.
COMPOST QUALITY and FOOD SAFETY CONCERNS
A recent survey of ‘finished’ compost products produced at 30
California commercial facilities
➢ Found large variation in many characteristics
➢ Indicates highly variable feedstocks and
process management
Poor process management, curing conditions, and cross-contamination
of equipment are most common cause
Font Sizes
This is a good title size.
Verdana 40 point = sans serif.
This is a good subtitle or bullet point size.
Times 36 point = serif.
This is about as small as you want to
go for content at 24 points.
This font size is not recommended for content. Verdana 12 point.
Fonts and Background Colors
This is a good mix of This is a bad mix of colors.
colors. Readable! Low contrast.
Unreadable!
This is a good mix of This is a bad mix of
colors. Readable! colors. Avoid bright
colors on white.
Unreadable!
Tip #4
Create graphics (such as tables and charts)
appropriately.
Inappropriate Use of Tables
Mar ch Apr il May June July August
ID Task Name Dur ation 2/24 3/3 3/10 3/17 3/24 3/31 4/7 4/14 4/21 4/28 5/5 5/12 5/19 5/26 6/2 6/9 6/16 6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14 7/21 7/28 8/4 8/11
3 SM3B MIS SIO N 12 days
2 BR IGHT EARTH AVO IDANCE ( BE A) 12 days
1 HS T R ELE ASE 0 days 3/9
41 NC S FILL PRO CE DURE 2 hrs
40 896 7V1 NCS 01 START NCS CP L 0.3 days
6 NIC MO S SAFED 0 days 3/18
8 0W
896 7 NCS 01 NCS ACTIVATION & NICMO S CO O LDO days
N 3/18
14 894 5 NCIMO S1 0 - NICMO S CO O LDO W N DARKS 8 days
42 BE A C OMPLE TE 0 days 3/21
5 NIC MO S CO OL DO WN C OMP LE TE 0 days 4/13
7 NIC MO S TO O PE RATE 0 days 4/19
12 22ART
894 5 NCIMO S1 0 - NICMO S CO O LDO W N DARKS - P days II
35 894 4 NICMO S0 1 FW TE STS 10 days
36 897 4 NICMO S0 3 - FLATS & Q E 5 days
13 NIC MO S TE MP S ET PO INT ADJUST 7 days
39 FILTER W HE EL S ENAB LE D 0 days 5/2
15 897 7 NICMO S0 6/0 7 - FINE OP T ALIG N 7 days
37 897 3 NICMO S0 2 FO M O P TICAL O P ERATIO N TES T1 day
10 NIC MO S TE MP S ET PO INT TECH R EVIEW 0 days 5/7
9 NIC MO S TE MP S ET PO INT ES TABLIS HE D 0 days 5/9
11 897 7 UPL INK ALIGN/TILT PARAMS 0 days 5/10
18 NIC MO S GO S CIENCE E NAB (B ASIC MO DES ) 0 days 5/10
28 926 9 NIC MO S18 - THE RMAL BACK GRO UND 1 day
29 9269 NICMOS18 - PARALLEL THERMAL B/G 60 days
4 NIC MO S ERO s 6 days
32 898 1 NICMO S1 0 - AP ERTURE LO CATIONS 1 day
34 897 6 NICMO S0 5 - TRANSFER FUNCTIO N TES T 1 day
23 898 8 NICMO S1 7 - AS TR OM'C PE RS'T'CE MEAS 1 day
27 897 5 NICMO S0 4 - DE T NO ISE , SHADING, & CRs 1 day
24 899 1 NICMO S2 0 - GR ISM W AVE LENGTH CAL 5 days
22 898 5 NICMO S1 4 - FLAT FIE LDS 1 day
25 898 6 NICMO S1 5 - P HO TO METRY 6 days
26 898 7 NICMO S1 6 - CR P ERS ISTE NCE 1 day
33 898 2 NICMO S1 1 - P LATE SCALE 1 day
16 898 0 NICMO S0 9 - FO CUS MO NITO R 1 day
20 PR D S IAF, GAIN TAB LE, R OT MATRIX UPDATE S 1 day 6/7
19 898 3 NICMO S1 2 - MO DE 2 TRG ACQ 1 day
17 898 0 NICMO S0 9B - FOC US MO NITO R 1 day
31 PD B SIAF U/D & P ATCHAB LE CO NS TS (512 ) 1 day 7/3
30 897 9 NICMO S0 8 - CO R'GR AP HIC FO CUS 1 day
21 1 day
898 4 NICMO S1 3 - CO RO NOG RAHIC PE RFO RMANCE
38 NIC MO S C'R'G'PH'C SCI ENABLE D 0 days 8/
Appropriate Use of Tables
and Figures
Emphasize key parts so that your points are
stronger:
• Animate the graph or table elements
• Use drawing tools to highlight a portion of the
table or graph
• Use strong contrasting color for drawing
element
• Use callout box drawing tool
Nutrient concentration tends to decrease
from lagoon to ocean side
Nutrient Location Concentration Pr>F
70
a N Lagoon 0.66 0.27
60 Center 0.53
Ocean 0.40
50
P Lagoon Very44.8 0.20
Soil K (mg kg-1)
Centerimportant
40
ab 34.3
30 Ocean 15.7
20
K Lagoon 65.6 0.08
b
Center 32.5
10
Ocean 12.2
0
B Lagoon 0.38 0.19
Lagoon Center Ocean
Location Center 0.29
Ocean 0.28
Tip #5
Remember that white space is our friend.
Slide Overkill
2. The data suggest that the high-level wells tap interconnected, though
bounded, aquifers whose rate of water level decline is inversely proportional
to its volume. Future well drilling for high-level potable sources must include
accurate, well-designed aquifer tests that will aid in the determination of
geologic boundaries to provide information on the geometry of the aquifer.
3. The data suggest that there may be more than geological mechanism that
created the high-level aquifer.
4. The data suggest that there is a water level pattern observed in the high-level
wells with Keopu being the “drain” for the ground-water flow system. The
ground-water flux south of Keopu is to the north, and north of Keopu, the
ground-water flow is to the south.
5. Some high-level wells do exhibit quasi-stable water levels, and show little
variation over time. Use of long-term water level transducers in these wells
should continue in conjunction with long-term water level transducers in those
wells that show water level decline. Real time correlation between water
levels in the wells with climatic conditions measured at Lanihau Rain Gage
will provide better insight into the behavior of the potable high-level aquifers.
Tip #6
Remember that you are the show --not the
PowerPoint slideshow.
What makes the design of a
.ppt presentation ineffective?
• Slides read word for word (60%)
• Text too small (51%)
• Full sentences used (48%)
Source: Bad PowerPoint Press Release 2003 survey
www.communicateusingtechnology.com
Tip #7
Do use some graphics in your slideshow.
Nothing is more boring than an all-text
slideshow. Choose them carefully, though.
JPG or JPEG
⚫ This stands for “Joint Photographic
Experts Group”
⚫ This is the best file type to use if your
image is a photo or a scan
⚫ This file type allows for a full range of
colors in a small file
Appropriate Use
Responsibilities of Specialist
of the Images
Scholarship
Synthesis
Leadership
Tip #1 Poster Presentations
⚫ Construct the poster to include the title,
the author(s), affiliation(s), and a
description of the research, highlighting
the major elements that are covered in
the abstract.
Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning
Kent D. Kobayashi
Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
STELLA graph showing simulation
Introduction output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control
values of the variable and parameter.
How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer "Run" button runs the model.
simulations?
This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote
active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results
▪ Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship between
Methods crop and environment.
▪ Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models.
TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In ▪ Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios.
the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers.
Software Advantages Disadvantages
▪ Simple coding. ▪ Crude graphs.
Software to do crop simulations—CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA—were ▪ Models already available. ▪ Need to run on mainframe computer.
introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed
their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term CSMP
project.
▪ Simple coding. ▪ Students would have to learn language.
A=INTGRL(IA,GR) OPEN "I", #1, PS ▪ Models already available. ▪ Many lines of code needed.
INPUT #1, LAT STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses—"Computer
GR=RGR*A
SM=.45*(24.3 - .264*LAT) applications,
BASIC high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant
INCON IA=1.
PARAMETER RGR=0.1 SD=SM*(.0186*LAT - .12) growth and development."
Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code.
▪ Graphical icon based. ▪ Logistics—only Mac version used.
Conclusions ▪ Relational diagram approach. ▪ Software is expensive.
Use of STELLA
computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled
students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning
through hands-on experience.
STELLA relational diagram showing variables Acknowledgements
and their relationships. Support from President’s Educational Improvement Fund Grant,
University of Hawaii.
Tip #2
⚫ Minimize detail and try to use simple,
jargon-free statements.
Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning
Kent D. Kobayashi
Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
STELLA graph showing simulation
Introduction output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control
values of the variable and parameter.
How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer "Run" button runs the model.
simulations?
This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote
active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results
▪ Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship between
Methods crop and environment.
▪ Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models.
TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In ▪ Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios.
the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Disadvantages
▪ Simple coding. ▪ Crude graphs.
CSMP ▪ Models already available. ▪ Need to run on mainframe computer.
Software to do crop simulations—CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA—were
Simple coding. Students would have to learn language.
introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed BASIC
▪
▪ Models already available.
▪
▪ Many lines of code needed.
their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term
Graphical icon based. Logistics—only Mac version used.
project. STELLA
▪
▪ Relational diagram approach.
▪
▪ Software is expensive.
A=INTGRL(IA,GR) OPEN "I", #1, PS
INPUT #1, LAT STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses—"Computer
GR=RGR*A
SM=.45*(24.3 - .264*LAT) applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant
INCON IA=1.
PARAMETER RGR=0.1 SD=SM*(.0186*LAT - .12) growth and development."
Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code.
Conclusions
Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled
students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning
through hands-on experience.
STELLA relational diagram showing variables Acknowledgements
and their relationships. Support from President’s Educational Improvement Fund Grant,
University of Hawaii.
Tip #3
⚫ Remember that pictures, tables, and
figures are amenable to poster display
Tip #4
⚫ If you can, use color in your visuals.
Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning
Kent D. Kobayashi
Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
STELLA graph showing simulation
Introduction output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control
values of the variable and parameter.
How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer "Run" button runs the model.
simulations?
This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote
active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results
▪ Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship between
Methods crop and environment.
▪ Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models.
TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In ▪ Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios.
the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Disadvantages
▪ Simple coding. ▪ Crude graphs.
CSMP ▪ Models already available. ▪ Need to run on mainframe computer.
Software to do crop simulations—CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA—were
introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed ▪ Simple coding. ▪ Students would have to learn language.
▪ Models already available. ▪ Many lines of code needed.
their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term BASIC
project. ▪ Graphical icon based. ▪ Logistics—only Mac version used.
STELLA ▪ Relational diagram approach. ▪ Software is expensive.
A=INTGRL(IA,GR) OPEN "I", #1, PS
INPUT #1, LAT STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses—"Computer
GR=RGR*A
SM=.45*(24.3 - .264*LAT) applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant
INCON IA=1.
PARAMETER RGR=0.1 SD=SM*(.0186*LAT - .12) growth and development."
Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code.
Conclusions
Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled
students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning
through hands-on experience.
STELLA relational diagram showing variables Acknowledgements
and their relationships. Support from President’s Educational Improvement Fund Grant,
University of Hawaii.
Tip #5
⚫ Make sure your fonts are consistent and
are large enough to be read from a
distance, i.e., do not simply pin up a set
of typed pages--reserve these for your
handout.
Tip #6
⚫ Consider using a flow chart or some
other method of providing the viewer
with a guide to inspecting your display.
Tip #7
⚫ Don't overwhelm the viewer with
excessive amounts of information;
rather, construct a poster display that
enhances conversation.
Final Word
HW: Each Project group is expected to
design a presentation of their
proposal.
& by the end of semester to present a
Poster in any petroleum engineering
topic.
