📊 Presentation & Report Tips¶
This is where the actual marking happens. Your ability to communicate complex ideas determines your grade.
🏛️ The Seminar Report¶
- Don't Wait: Show your guide the draft report before the deadline.
- The Criteria: Many guides use specific judging criteria (and some use AI detection tools like Turnitin). Using Overleaf (LaTeX) for your report gives it an instant professional edge.
- Structure:
- Abstract & Introduction.
- In-depth Technical Literature.
- The "Core": Mechanisms, Architecture, Workings.
- Comparative Study (Old vs New).
- Future Trends & Conclusion.
📽️ Preparing the PPT¶
- Inner Workings: Dedicate at least 3-4 slides to the "Guts" of the technology. Show flowcharts, data structures, or hardware layers.
- Visuals over Text: Use high-quality diagrams. If you can't find one, recreate it in Draw.io or Canva.
- The Demo (Optional but Great): If you can show a 1-minute simulation or a code snippet, it separates you from the crowd.
🎤 During the Presentation¶
1. The "Immediate Fix" Strategy¶
If the teacher points out a mistake in your PPT or logic during the presentation: * Don't argue. * Fix it immediately (that evening). * Go back to the teacher the next morning and show them the corrected version. * This earns extra points because it shows you are a fast learner who respects feedback.
2. Handle the Q&A Like a Pro¶
- If you don't know the answer, don't fake it.
- Instead: "That's a very specific technical detail I haven't deep-dived into yet, but based on the overall architecture, it should work like X... I will verify and get back to you."
💰 Pro Tip: Bulk Printing¶
If your college requires multiple hard copies, don't print them one by one. Coordinate with your department friends for Bulk Discounts at the local print shop. It saves a lot of money!
Final Checklist
- Research Paper attached in Appendix.
- All diagrams have captions.
- Proof of constant updates to the guide (emails/logbook).
- Presentation rehearsed for time (usually 15-20 mins).