Dear all:
Big senior theses presentation coming up on May 1st in the Watson. Congrats to seniors for getting to this point.
Big senior theses presentation coming up on May 1st in the Watson. Congrats to seniors for getting to this point.
A couple of pointers for presenters:
You have 10 mins of presentation and 5 minutes of Q and A.
Do not have more than a slide per minute. This means 10 slides max.
Keep the content on the slides to a minimum. This is you talking. Rule of thumb: four lines per slide max.
Bring family and friends. This is a big deal in your academic life. Also, it’s a formal event so I, for one, will dress up. But that’s just me.
Expect to be challenged on methodology and content. Juniors have this as a DEVL1500 assignment.Structure of the presentation:
1. Begin by drawing us into the topic. make it really interesting, topical, “weird.” Remember our brainstorming on the fact that you start with a puzzle.
2. Your main argument. Make it friendly. No jargon, please.
Do not have more than a slide per minute. This means 10 slides max.
Keep the content on the slides to a minimum. This is you talking. Rule of thumb: four lines per slide max.
Bring family and friends. This is a big deal in your academic life. Also, it’s a formal event so I, for one, will dress up. But that’s just me.
Expect to be challenged on methodology and content. Juniors have this as a DEVL1500 assignment.Structure of the presentation:
1. Begin by drawing us into the topic. make it really interesting, topical, “weird.” Remember our brainstorming on the fact that you start with a puzzle.
2. Your main argument. Make it friendly. No jargon, please.
3. Briefly tell us what methods you used.
4. Break down your findings (bulk of the presentation: about 6 minutes).
4. Break down your findings (bulk of the presentation: about 6 minutes).
5. What’s your contribution to DS, what do you bring to the conversation?. i.e. Why should we care? Who do you argue against? Why should the rest of us give a damn? This a strategically key: make sure we leave the room with three clear take-home lessons.
Thanks,
Cornel
