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Graphics and visuals

Graphics and visual aids include slides, photos, drawings, maps, graphs, tables, and charts.  The documents below (from Northwestern instructors) provide advice on using graphics and other visuals effectively in papers and oral presentations.

Oral presentation preparation checklist
Includes advice on slide design

Using graphics
Handout to explain when and how to use graphics to enhance a paper

PowerPoint pointers
Advice from a science seminar on designing clear PowerPoint slides

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