Participation Rules and Judging Criteria

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About

This competition is based upon but is not affiliated with the 3-Minute Thesis format was founded by The University of Queensland in 2008. 3MT is not an exercise in trivializing or ‘dumbing-down' research but challenges students to consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can be presented concisely to a non-specialist audience. 

During IEW, this Student Global Research Symposium: Rapid Presentation Thesis Competition gives students of all levels a chance to share their internationally focused research and creative activity in a very short presentation format to effectively and concisely share their project of research. 

Rules 

• A single static PowerPoint slide is requested (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. 
  • 1-Minute and 15-second warning flags will be provided 
• Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs). 
• The decision of the adjudicating panel is final. 

Judging 

Criteria 

Adjudication will be based on Presenters’ ability to thoroughly and succinctly discuss the following prompts: 

• Introduce yourself and your department 
• What is your Research? 
  • Provide an overview of your Research/ Thesis topic 
• Why did you choose this topic or complete this research? 
  • Specify the question you are trying to answer or the problem your research seeks to address 
  • What is the research significance? 
• What is your methodology? 
• Why should we care? 
  • Discuss the Global connections of your research 
  • What stakeholders benefit from results? (e.g. scientific community, local populations, academic  
  • Describe impact, key results, or outcomes 

Presentation Tips 

• Thoughtfully select information on your presentation slide 
  • Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation? Was it engaging, but clear, legible, and concise? 
• Did the presentation: 
  • Provide an understanding of the background of the research question being addressed and its significance? 
  • Clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes? 
  • Follow a clear and logical sequence? 
• Did the presenter: 
  • Explain the terminology? 
  • Provide adequate background information to illustrate points? 
• Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of the presentation, or did he or she elaborate for too long on one aspect, or was the presentation rushed? 

Engagement 

• Did the language and presentation content make the audience want to know more? Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize the research? 
• Did the presenter: 
  • Convey investment in the research? 
  • Capture and maintain the audience’s attention? 

Awards and Prizes 

Cash prizes* awarded to: 

• 1st place ($500) 
• 2nd place ($350) 
• 3rd place ($200) 
• People's Choice ($100)

Deadlines 

• Registration Deadline Extended - Friday, November 3, 2023, by 12:00 Noon 
  • SUBMIT HERE to compete!
• Single Powerpoint Slide Submission Deadline - Wednesday,  November 8, 2023, by 11:59 PM 
  • Email to globalaffairs@ohio.edu     

Format

Round 1 Adjudication 

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 
10:00-12:00  

Baker Center - Report to Baker 231 to confirm your Room Assignment and Presentation Time

Several concurrent Round 1 adjudications will select 2 Presentations which advance to the Final Round 

Finals 

Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 
12:15-1:00 

Baker Center 231 

Eligibility 

• International and Domestic Students of any level (undergraduate, masters, doctoral) 
• Must be enrolled as a student during Fall 2023 semester, when the competition takes place 

*All participants must be available to participate in both the Round 1 Adjudication (Nov. 17, 10:30-12:00) and Final Round (Nov. 17, 12:15-1:00). 

Useful Resources 

Videos of past Graduate College 3MT competitions can be found at https://www.ohio.edu/graduate/current-students/3-minute-thesis 

Remember, your participation can reflect current or past research!

Registrations open until October 30, 2023