Assess the ability to talk about a research project including: relevant background literature, research hypothesis and objectives, scientific method and possible preliminary data and interpretation in the form of a conference-style oral presentation.

Description

This assessment will assess the ability to talk about a research project including: relevant background literature, research hypothesis and objectives, scientific method and possible preliminary data and interpretation in the form of a conference-style oral presentation.

You will be assessed according to your ability to present, communicate and interpret a scientific topic of your choice. It is strongly recommended that you use your final year project as topic for your presentation. However, you will not be assessed on the scientific merit of your project nor the data generated in this context.

The slides for your presentation should contain:

Title slide

Introductory/background slides

Scientific hypothesis/aims and objectives

Methods

Possible preliminary results

Conclusions

Acknowledgements