Presenters Online (Epson, Inc.) Requires sign-on. Site offers dozens of template styles and formats displayed in an easy-to-use gallery. See the tutorials on using templates, including making slides that differ from the master slide, changing background graphics, using a full screen picture as a background and inserting vertical slides in horizontal PowerPoints. Note that some of these backgrounds are very "busy" and should only be used on a limited basis.
The templates below were created by Dr. Michael Alley at Virginia Tech for presentations of technical material.
UpToDate Extensive case listings which include histories and physicals, laboratory findings, questions, discussions of diagnoses, references and clinical pearls. Includes accompanying images, which may be downloaded.
Effective Presentations Presentation developed by Kathleen Bauer from Yale University. Provides concise information on how to create a PowerPoint presentation.
Tips for Presentations Prepared byJan Glover, MLS, AHIP, also of Yale University (Cushing/Whitney Medical Library). Tips on theprinciples and techniques for creating effective presentations and using visual aids.
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Comprehensive package of information for creating PowerPoint presentations. Tips on best types of content the use of visual elements. Resources include general clip art, templates, digital images, sound and links to reference materials, presentation artwork and search engines.
Medical Presentations with PowerPoint A tutorial developed by Julie Martin, MA (Technical and Professional Communication, ECU). Outlines how to get started creating presentations and posters once you've mastered the basics.