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AN 80,000 WORD THESIS WOULD TAKE 9 HOURS TO PRESENT.
THEIR TIME LIMIT.... 3 MINUTES.
SDSU THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION
February 7, 2016Student Union, Lewis & Clark Rm
5:00pm
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia for research students.
Competition OverviewThree Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communicationcompetition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ). PhDand Master’s students have three minutes to present a compellingoration on their thesis and its significance. 3MT challenges studentsto consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can bepresented concisely to a non-specialist audience.
At SDSU – PhD and Master’s students will compete against eachother; data have indicated that Master’s students are notdisadvantaged in this competition.
• February 7, 2016
• 5-9pm
• Student Union, Lewis and Clark/adjacent rooms
• Preliminary heats (run concurrently)
•Winner in each heat will compete in final
•At least 1 judge from each heat will judge final
• Announce recipients/present awards
Competition Details
•Refreshments will be served
• Timeline will be posted online and sent out to participants in advance
Competition Details
• Must be actively enrolled Ph.D. or Master’s Option A student at the time of participation
• Must have advisor’s approval
• Must register online (MyState); deadline is January 31, 2017
• Completed thesis or dissertation not required
• Cannot participate after degree is conferred
Rules
• A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description, the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration)
• No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted
• No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted
• Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified
Rules
• Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs)
• Presentations are to commence from the stage
• Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final
Rules
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=reEFBeQaX7g
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UJ459FcVs&feature=player_embedded
Examples
Judging Criteria
Comprehension & Content
• Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
• Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
• Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
Judging Criteria
Comprehension & Content
• Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
• Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
• Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?
Engagement & Communication
• Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
• Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?
• Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
Judging Criteria
Engagement & Communication
• Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
• Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
• Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?
Judging Criteria
Judging Panel
• Comprised of SDSU professional and administrative staff on campus
• 3 judges per heat
• No faculty
• Provided rubric for scoring (U of Queensland)
Final
•Winner: $500 cash award and chance to participate in Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition, Indianapolis, IN; April 5-7, 2017
• Second place: $250 cash award
• Third place: $100 cash award
Prizes
Nicole Lounsbery, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Graduate School
SAD 130, Box 2201
688-4181
SDSU website link: http://www.sdstate.edu/graduate/current/awards-and-scholarships.cfm
U of Queensland website: http://threeminutethesis.org/
Registration page: https://mystate.sdstate.edu/cas/login?service=https://mystate.sdstate.edu:443/uPortal/Login?refUrl=/uPortal/p/3MinuteThesisCompetitionRegistration
QUESTIONS?
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