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April 18-23, 1998, Los Angeles, CA USA

Session Chair Reviews of Visual Aids

See Also
Guidelines for effective visual aids

Selecting the proper format for visual aids

At-the-conference facilities such as a speaker rehersal room

Expect to have your Session or Area Chairs contact you and ask to see what visual aids you will be using in your presentation. Below is a sample feedback form that will be filled out and returned to you in time to make any adjustments. Our goal is to help you give the best presentation you can. This response sheet will be used by your Session Chairs after they have reviewed your visuals (if applicable).

ACM/SIGCHI Visuals Improvement Checklist

Author:
Session Title:

The following improvements are required before your proposed visuals can be accepted for the CHI Conference. Numbers on the enclosed visual(s) refer to the numbered items below.

___ (1) We recommend high-quality laser printer copy, typeset letters or transfer (rub-on) lettering. Do not submit handwritten material.

___ (2) Capital letters must be at least 6.5 mm or 1/4" high (equivalent to 24-point type); lowercase letters must be at least 5 mm or 3/16" (20-point type), not including ascenders and descenders. 24 to 28-point type works best.

___ (3) For slides, use white or yellow characters on medium blue or black background. Avoid red lettering on white or blue backgrounds.

___ (4) Use a maximum of 7 words per line and 6 lines per slide or overhead. Limit copy to lists with numbers or bullets.

___ (5) Broken or blurred type or line drawing. Resubmit clean paper copies. When carrying visuals to the meeting, package them carefully to avoid damage.

___ (6) If possible, have line drawings done by a professional artist.

___ (7) Blurry photograph. Recite if possible, or have a professional artist draw a rendering of the image.

___ (8) Other:


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