1. Presentations 118 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations

2. Presentations 218 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations The presentations this semester will be run over 4 evenings and the most appropriate are Groups Week 10 Tuesday 13th May1, 2, 3, 4 Week 11 Tuesday 20th May 5, 6, 7, 8 Week 12 Tuesday 27th May9, 10, 11, 12 Week 13 Tuesday 3rd June - only if necessary

3. Presentations 318 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations Each team will have a 20 minute time slot - and this time must not be exceeded. It includes a short time for questions. Presentations can be by Overheads based on PowerPoint (Office 97 or 2000). We will be using this room - the laptop (or your own laptop if you prefer) and projector are available (Windows 2000) - or you can use the overhead projector Appearance will be in Team Number order, in ascending order as shown

4. Presentations 418 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations Select your presenters - preferably 2 to 4 speakers should be involved, and one team member should look after the overheads Spend some time rehearsing (before the Presentation session) If possible load your materials before the sessions start (about 6.00pm to 6.10pm)

5. Presentations 518 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations If based on your Project: As a general guide, don’t use time to explain the project in detail - an overview is sufficient The Project Plan, showing Progress to date, should be used What methodology is being used - short explanation of selection What Quality Control/Quality Assurance is being used Team makeup and responsibility delegation

6. Presentations 618 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations There will be score sheets available for members of other teams who are present, and the marks shown on these will be input to each Presenting Teams’ marks. The criteria for marking : 1. Overview of functionality 15% 2. Description of methodology 15% 3. Progress to date status report 15% 4. Does the Team have Quality Assurance procedures in place 15% 5. Is the Team likely to finish 20% 6. Quality of presentation 20%

7. Presentations 718 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations Alternatively, you may select some aspect of your project which either –gave you unexpected problems –is of significant interest –led you to develop some new technique –required research, development and testing –caused you to restart or rethink your approach Or some related topic such as Data Mining, Supply Chain Management, Customer Resource Management, Security, Communications Difficulties, Scope

8. Presentations 818 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations If the presentation is based on any one or more of these scenarios, the marking will be: –was the topic presentation interesting –did your team have a similar / contrasting situation –was the presentation convincing / applicable –did it extend your knowledge –was it realistically researched - supporting materials

9. Presentations 918 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations –is it a ‘current’ solution or 2 to 3 years ahead –could it be cost effective –was it within the scope of the client / user’s requirements – was there a cost justification (projected costs/benefits) –is it likely to be implemented The marking will be a score out of 100

10. Presentations 1018 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations Points to watch: 1. Are the overheads readable ? 2. Could the commentary be heard ? 3. Did the speaker(s) face the audience or the projection images ? 4. How well were the questions fielded ? 5. Did you feel that the team was in control of the project or the topic ?

11. Presentations 1118 March, 2003 Project Team Presentations And finally, Would each Team prepare a list showing –The Team number –The Team Members’ names –The Team Members’ I.Ds. –Your Supervisor’s name and hand it to me before commencing your presentation please.