Overview
Students are invited to present a 5-minute layman's oral presentation at the CTAHR Research Day. Work being showcased can be but is not limited to, undergraduate, thesis or dissertation research. All presentations must represent original work performed by the presenting student.
Presentation Structure
Oral presentations are allotted 5 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions/discussion. Speakers should rehearse their presentation to remain within the allotted time. Primary Presenter indicated in the program(*) must be present for judging - no substitutions or stand-ins. You will be called by the moderator to come forward, provided a presentation remote, and time will start when you start speaking or moving. Exceeding your 5-minute presentation time will result in a zero score for timing. When preparing your presentations, remember that your judges and audience are from a broad range of disciplines. Microsoft PowerPoint (widescreen (16:9)) is HIGHLY recommended, and LCD projectors and computers will be available. A sample judging rubric is below.
Resources
Presentation Submissions Deadline: April 13, 2020 @ 4:00pm
All presentations may be submitted via the Presentation Submission Form and must be received by Monday, April 13 by 4 pm. DO NOT wait until the last minute! No presentations will be accepted after this time, which means NO loading of presentations will be allowed on the day of CTAHR Research Day.
In-person presentation submissions will be accepted by appointment only. For in-person submissions, contact Matt (ctahrcl[at]ctahr.hawaii.edu) to set up an appointment. Presentation drop-offs usually take around 5 minutes. Submissions must be brought on a flash drive, preferably saved as a Microsoft PowerPoint file.
The use of personal computers belonging to a student presenter may cause delays in the oral sessions; therefore, personal computers will be allowed only if the presenter must use a program other than Microsoft PowerPoint, and if the presenter has the prior written approval of CTAHR Research Day Chair, Dr. Ania Wieczorek (AssocDean[at]ctahr.hawaii.edu).
All presentations will be pre-loaded onto their respective computers at Campus Center on Monday, April 20. Presenters are welcome to view their presentations after submission to confirm there are no issues with the file. Please contact Matt (ctahrcl[at]ctahr.hawaii.edu) if you'd like to review your presentation. Please do not go to the UHM Center for Instructional Support for help in making presentations. Contact your faculty mentor or department chair for assistance.
Judging
A panel of judges from diverse backgrounds and fields will score each oral presentation to determine award winners by undergraduate and graduate standing. Only students in CTAHR’s academic programs are eligible for prizes awarded by CTAHR. Winners from previous years are eligible for prizes. Again, to be eligible for prizes, original or creative work must be presented. Students presenting work primarily conducted at another university, e.g., a PhD. student presenting M.S. research done at another university, are not eligible for awards.
Sample Rubric
| Component
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Maximum Points Available
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| Comprehension and Content
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| Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being address and its significance?
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3
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| Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
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3
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| Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
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3
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| Was the thesis topic, key results, significance, and outcomes communicated in language appropriate for a non-specialist audience?
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3
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| Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
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3
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| 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?
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3
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| Engagement and Communication
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| Did the presenter make the audience want to know more?
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3
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| Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?
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3
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| Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
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3
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| Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention for the duration?
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3
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| Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
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3
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| Did the PowerPoint slides enhance the presentation was it clear, legible, and concise?
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3
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| Correct Timing (5 minutes for presentation, 3 for questions)
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3
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| Total
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39 points
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Awards
Top undergraduate and graduate students from translational presentations will be awarded $1000 and announced at the end of CTAHR Research Day. Winners will do a 3-minute presentation at the CTAHR Banquet on May 1, 2020. All awardees will be hosted by CTAHR and are invited to attend.
Disclaimer: Portions of the CTAHR Research Day may be photographed or videotaped. By participating in this event you agree that these images and your name, area of study, and project description may be used in print, photo, or video media by CTAHR and or the University of Hawaii for educational and promotional purposes as CTAHR deems appropriate. If you have concerns, please contact mchen22[at]hawaii.edu.