The goal of the class presentation is for you to find an interesting application or extension of the material we covered in the class, preferably in some area in which you have additional knowledge. An important part is the selection of a suitable topic. We will be looking for the following:
Class presentations are usually descriptions of applications
including problem formulation, case studies, or new theoretical
developments.
The choice of how you present the material is up to you.
Here is the grading scheme we used last year :
Formalities (3 points)
1pt - introducing self 1pt - gave title, authors and
references 1pt - finished with alloted time
Clarity of Explanation (6 points)
3pts - structured the presentation well
3pts - conveyed main ideas well
Interest/Motivation (5 points)
2pts - speaker was clearly interested & motivated
3pts - audience was interested (asked questions?)
Mechanics (4 points)
2pts - use of overheads, blackboards, handouts (& other
visuals)
2pts - established good contact with audience (voice level, eye
contact)
Pertinence (2 points)
1pt - choice of details to present
1pt - speaker related the topic to course material
Lecture notes (5 points)
Total = 25pts (Converted to mark out of 20 for final grade).