1. 3 Minute Thesis® Information Session

2. About 3MT® Founded by The University of Queensland in 2008
Competitions are now held at over 200 universities and colleges across Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Europe, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, Central and South America, and Middle East

3. The 3MT® Competition
Competitors have 3 minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance
Competitors must consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can be presented concisely to a non- specialist audience

4. Eligibility for the 3MT® Competition at Ohio University
Any doctoral candidate (PhD or EdD) enrolled at Ohio University that has been admitted to candidacy (e.g., passed comprehensive exams) and whose culminating project is a research-based dissertation
must be enrolled as a student during the semester in which the competition takes place
cannot already have defended his or her dissertation
Any masters candidate enrolled at Ohio University that has completed significant work toward his or her culminating project

5. Rules
A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animation, or ‘movement’ of any kind); the slide must be presented from the beginning of the oration
No additional electronic media is permitted
No additional props are permitted
Presentations are limited to 3 minutes; competitors exceeding this time limit will be disqualified
Presentations are spoken word only
The decision of the adjudicating panel is final

6. Preparing for the Competition
Hear what last year’s winner, Sean McGraw, had to say about preparing for the event.
2016 3MT 1st Place Finisher, Sean McGraw (Astronomy), and Dr. David Koonce, Associate Dean of the Graduate College.

7. Comprehension & Content Engagement
Judging Criteria
Comprehension & Content Engagement

8. Judging Criteria: Comprehension & Content
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?
Were the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
Did the presenter:
avoid scientific jargon?
explain 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?

9. Judging Criteria: Engagement
Did the oration make the audience want to know more? Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize the research?
Did the presenter:
convey enthusiasm for the research?
capture and maintain the audience’s attention?
have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range?
maintain a steady pace and have a confident stance?
Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation? Was it clear, legible, and concise?

10. Cash prizes* awarded to:
Awards & Prizes
Cash prizes* awarded to:
1st place ($300)
2nd place ($200)
3rd place ($100)
People’s Choice ($100)
All participants will receive a t-shirt
*All cash prizes are subject to local, state, and/or federal taxation

11. Important Dates Registration deadline:
January 20, 2017
Register online at E9
PowerPoint slide submission deadline:
February 3, 2017
Submit via to
Competition:
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
7:00 pm
Stocker 103

12. Questions?
Dr. Sara Helfrich Faculty Fellow for Graduate Student Professional Development