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Created by HThursby 2012 Learning Development, The University of Newcastle, CRICOS Provider 00109J

3-Minute Thesis Competition

- What is it?- The rules- Judging criteria- Your research in a nutshell

Preparation session 1

April 18, 2023

3-minute thesis: Where to start | www.newcastle.edu.au

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What is it?

"This competition is a chance to impress. RHD students showcase their exciting research to not only this university, but to the whole nation. It encourages students to step outside of their research and focus on what is really important and interesting about the work that they do".

Gabrielle Briggs - Winner of the 2010 UoN competition and runner up in the National/Trans-Tasman final.

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The rules (1)

A single PowerPoint slide is permitted. No • slide transitions • additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) • additional props (e.g. costumes, laboratory instruments, etc).

Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum. Competitors exceeding 3 minutes will be disqualified.

The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

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The rules (2)

Presentations

are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).

are to commence from the stage

are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech

The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

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Judging criteria

Comprehension Did the presentation help the audience understand the research?

Engagement Did the oration make the audience want to know more?

Communication style Was the thesis topic and its significance communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?

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3-minute thesis: Preparation 1| www.newcastle.edu.au

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How will you begin?

Summarise your research Plan the story with a beginning, middle and end Decide what you will say first. Choose language for a non-specialist audience Think about explanations you may need to give Plan the slide

Any suggestions?

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The story may include…

a ‘hook’ purpose of the research (‘gap’?) method results anything unusual solution to the problem what needs to happen next

2010 3 minute thesis winner (YouTube)

http://www.youtube.com/user/universityqueensland

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The hook

Begin with something that the audience can relate to:

mini drama Sarita Koushik

analogy ‘Pit Stop – Men’s Health Package’

question Gabby's presentation

‘imagine’ Balarka Banerjee

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/research-higher-degree/three-minute-thesis/training-resources.html

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For a non-specialist audience

Use shorter words and sentencesactive verbs

Avoid jargon, acronyms‘academic’ language

Explain unknown concepts, people, places, etc.

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Making the story flow

Gabby's presentation

Matthew’s presentation

For information on the 2012 3MT:http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/three-minute-thesis

Preparation session 2

Advice on performance, including

- venue and technology- your appearance - body language - your voice- rhythm and pacing- humour or not?- designing the slide

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