Overview
In this presentation, you will communicate the core elements of your research proposal in a clear, organized, and professional manner. Your talk should demonstrate your understanding of the research problem, the significance of your study, and the soundness of your proposed methods. Specifically, your presentation should cover the key sections of the proposal outline: background and motivation, research objectives, methods, expected results deliverables, outcomes and impacts, and your project timeline with key milestones. This is not just an idea pitch but a professional presentation that shows you are ready to move from planning to execution. Treat this as a “proposal defense” where you must convince your audience that you have developed a solid, realistic, and impactful research plan.
Date and Venue
- This is an in-person presentation (not online)
- Date and time: Dec-5 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- Location: Merwin Hall 105
- The first presentation will start ar 5:30 pm sharp so be there a few minute early
Time
- Total Time: 15 minutes per presentation
- Presentation: 12 minutes
- Q&A and Transition: 3 minutes
- Presentation order: You must be ready to present at anytime from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Guidelines
- The instructor will collect your peer-evaluation forms at the end of the class so do not forget to add your name on them
- Peer-evalaution forms will be provided so you do not need to print any thing
- Thoughtful and constructive evaluations are expected
- Non-serious submissions, such as giving all full marks without providing critical feedback, will be discarded, and no credit will be provided
- This is a big class, so you need to upload your final powerpoint slides on Canvas at least 2 hours before class
- Failure to do so will disrupts class organization and will result in 10% deduction from your presentation grade. In professional settings, such as conferences, failing to meet upload deadlines can result in the cancellation of your presentation.
Evaluation
Grade
- Presentation: 22.5 points
- Peer-evaluation forms: 2.5 points