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2. Competition Overview Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ). PhD and Master’s students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance. 3MT challenges students to consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can be presented concisely to a non-specialist audience. At SDSU – PhD and Master’s students will compete against each other; data have indicated that Master’s students are not disadvantaged in this competition.

3. February 2, 2016 5-9pm Student Union, Lewis and Clark/adjacent rooms Preliminary heats (run concurrently) Winner in each heat will compete in final At least 1 judge from each heat will judge final Announce recipients/present awards Competition Details

4. Refreshments will be served Door prizes (must be present to win) Timeline will be posted online and sent out to participants in advance Competition Details

5. Must be actively enrolled Ph.D. or Master’s Option A student at the time of participation Must have advisor’s approval Must register online (site will be coming next week); deadline is January 26, 2016 Completed thesis or dissertation not required Cannot participate after degree is conferred Rules

6. A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (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 Rules

7. Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs) Presentations are to commence from the stage Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech The decision of the adjudicating panel is final Rules

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=reEFBeQaX7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=reEFBeQaX7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UJ459FcVs&feature =player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6UJ459FcVs&feature =player_embedded Examples

9. Judging Criteria Comprehension & Content Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance? Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes? Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?

10. Judging Criteria Comprehension & Content Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non- specialist audience? Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points? Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?

11. Engagement & Communication Did the oration make the audience want to know more? Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research? Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research? Judging Criteria

12. Engagement & Communication Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention? Did the speaker 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? Judging Criteria

13. Judging Panel Comprised of SDSU professional and administrative staff on campus 3 judges per heat No faculty Provided rubric for scoring (U of Queensland)

14. Final Winner: $500 cash award and chance to participate in Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools 3MT competition, Chicago IL, April 6-8, 2016 Second place: $250 cash award Third place: $100 cash award Prizes

15. Nicole Lounsbery, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, Graduate School SAD 130, Box 2201 688-4181 Nicole.Lounsbery@sdstate.edu SDSU website link: http://www.sdstate.edu/graduate/current/awards-and- scholarships.cfmhttp://www.sdstate.edu/graduate/current/awards-and- scholarships.cfm U of Queensland website: http://threeminutethesis.org/http://threeminutethesis.org/ Registration page will be open next week on MyState>My Resources>Forms QUESTIONS?

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