The document summarizes the history and current state of the Vehicle Information Center. It began in Canada in 1995 and hit US auto shows in 1997 and 1998. There are now over 15,000 subscriptions across US dealerships. The document also discusses quality metrics to measure client experience and reduce incidents, with the goal of continuous improvement. Last week there were 246 quality incidents reported and this week it is 157. It also outlines plans for representation on a steering committee to champion conformance and improvement initiatives.
This document provides guidance on effective PowerPoint presentation design. It discusses using pictures that tell stories, applying the rule of thirds for image composition, avoiding pixellation and distortion, using contrast between fonts, leaving white space, repetition of design elements, and being unexpected to engage audiences. Specific tips include using sans serif fonts for headlines and serif for body text, giving slides boundaries, incorporating color thoughtfully, and aligning elements. The overall message is that following basic design principles can improve visual impact beyond just filling slides with text.
The document summarizes the history and current state of the Vehicle Information Center. It began in Canada in 1995 and hit US auto shows in 1997 and 1998. There are now over 15,000 subscriptions across US dealerships. The document also discusses quality metrics to measure client experience and reduce incidents, with the goal of continuous improvement. Last week there were 246 quality incidents reported and this week it is 157. It also outlines plans for representation on a steering committee to champion conformance and improvement initiatives.
This document provides guidance on effective PowerPoint presentation design. It discusses using pictures that tell stories, applying the rule of thirds for image composition, avoiding pixellation and distortion, using contrast between fonts, leaving white space, repetition of design elements, and being unexpected to engage audiences. Specific tips include using sans serif fonts for headlines and serif for body text, giving slides boundaries, incorporating color thoughtfully, and aligning elements. The overall message is that following basic design principles can improve visual impact beyond just filling slides with text.
- XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is reinventing how business data is transmitted and used. It allows data to be tagged and exchanged electronically.
- The article walks through tagging a sample company's income statement using XBRL tagging software. It explains each step, from downloading taxonomies to validating the tagged data.
- XBRL will become widely used for submitting financial and other data to regulators, banks, and other agencies by both large and small businesses and practitioners. It provides benefits of standardized, electronic data exchange.
Choosing which journal to submit a manuscript to requires careful consideration of numerous factors. The document outlines 14 factors to evaluate, such as whether the journal is peer-reviewed, its reputation in the relevant field, how often it publishes, and whether it is a good fit for the intended audience and message. It is important to select a journal before beginning to write so the manuscript can be tailored to its guidelines and intended readership. Obtaining and following the journal's author instructions explicitly is also advised to avoid delays in the publication process.
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The document provides 12 steps for developing effective tables and figures for scientific manuscripts, noting that tables and figures should report data too complex for text, reveal trends or patterns, and be understandable without referencing the text. Key steps include deciding which results to present as tables or figures, limiting their number to essential information, designing them to tell a story, and writing clear titles and legends in the past tense. The document also provides additional guidance on creating tables in Word and ensuring high-quality figures.
