This page outlines the requirements for your final project presentation, which you will give at the end-of-semester workshop. The slides for your presentation are due by 3pm on Friday 13th November.
No later than 3pm on Friday 13th November, you should submit via the class Moodle website the slides for end-of-semester presentation. These should provide a summary of (a) your initial problem specification; (b) relevant related work and background sources; (c) the approach you took to solving the problem; and (d) the outcomes of your work. The slides should be provided either as a PowerPoint document or a PDF document.
Note that you should also provide at the same time, via the Moodle class website, your final project report.
This assignment has the following aims.
Your presentation at the end of semester workshop will be assessed. Presentations will be 20 minutes long, with a further 5 minutes allocated for questions and changeover between presenters. It is essential that you carefully prepare and rehearse your talk to ensure that it can be delivered within the allotted time. Session chairs have strict instructions to stop you when 20 minutes have elapsed.
Ensure your presentation is submitted with a filename that has the following format:
Remember to revisit the Hints and Tips on Giving Presentations document for a checklist of things to watch out for in preparing and presenting your contribution.
Your final presentation is worth 10 marks, and will be assessed according to the following rubric:
| Assessment Attribute | Levels of Attainment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsatisfactory | Functional | Proficient | Advanced | |
| Presentation Structure | Muddled and disorganised: the structure of the presentation was not made clear via either signposting on the slides or explicit indications in the verbal presentation. | It was possible to determine that the presentation had a structure, but this was not made explicit on either the slides or in the verbal presentation. | The structure of the presentation was made clear via both the slides and verbal cues. | An exceptionally well-structured presentation; would serve as a great example for others to follow. |
| Communication of Content | Unclear what was achieved in the project. | The presentation indicated the outcomes of the work, if a little unclearly. | The presentation clearly indicated the outcomes of the work carried out. | The presentation clearly described the outcomes of the work, indicating how these related to the originaly stated outcomes, and realistically appraised the scope for future work. |
| Visual Aspects of the Presentation | Slides not well-presented: some combination of inappropriate content, inappropriate level of detail, and inconsistencies in formatting. | Slides contained the right level of detail, with perhaps a few lapses in quality. | Slides contained the right level of detail throughout, and were formatted neatly and consistently. | Exceptionally well-presented; very professional. |
| Speaking Skills | Some combination of: not adequately rehearsed; incoherent presentation; inaudible; almost entirely read off the slides; ran out of time. | Read off the slides some of the time, but the presentation was coherent and audible, and overall the verbal presentation added something to the material on the slides. | Obviously well-rehearsed. The verbal presentation was clear and precise, and complemented the slides rather than repeating their content. | Exceptionally professional and polished presentation; lively manner that made the content entertaining and interesting. |
| Audience Interaction | Didn't look at the audience; spent most of the time looking at the screen or elsewhere. | Looked at the audience throughout the presentation. | Scanned the audience throughout the presentation, watching for signs of misunderstanding or boredom; responded appropriately. | Actively interacted with the audience (via questions, a poll, a good joke, or some other means); made eye contact with most people in the audience. |
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