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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 6, 2018Student 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 6, 2018

• 5pm

• 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 30, 2018

• 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://youtu.be/BeGFd_BTPZk

Example

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: $300 cash award and chance to participate in Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition, Grand Rapids MI; April 5-7, 2018

• Second place: $150 cash award

• Third place: $50 cash award

Prizes

Nicole Lounsbery, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean, Graduate School

SAD 130, Box 2201

688-4181

Nicole.Lounsbery@sdstate.edu

SDSU website link: http://www.sdstate.edu/graduate/current/awards-and-scholarships.cfm

U of Queensland website: http://threeminutethesis.org/

Registration page: 3MinuteThesisRegistration

QUESTIONS?

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