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3MTThe three minute
thesis competition
What is the 3MT?
• 1 PowerPoint slide• 3 minutes• a panel of judges
Now tell the world about your thesis topic and why it matters!
Judged according to...
• Comprehension• Engagement• Communication
Comprehension:
• 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?
Engagement:
• Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
• Was the presenter careful not to trivialise or generalise their research?
• Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
• Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
Communication:
• 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?
Why do it?
How is research perceived?
http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/3mt-2008• 10 TV news program
Why does it matter to me?
The Conversation
EligibilityTo be eligible for the Three Minute Thesis competition, you must make sure you meet either of the following requirements:
Active PhD candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone by the date of their first presentation (including thesis under submission) are eligible to participate in all levels of the 3MT competition, including the 3MT® Trans-Tasman Competition . Graduates are not eligible.
Professional Doctorate by Research candidates (a program composed of at least 2/3 research) who are funded via the Research Training Scheme are eligible. Professional Doctorate (coursework) students will not be eligible. Masters students will not be eligible for the 3MT® Trans-Tasman Competition .
Please note: MPhil and pre-confirmation PhD candidates can't go through to University finals, but are encouraged to join in and be part of the fun at Faculty level.
Adelaide University Winner 2014 Harshavardini Padmanabhan
Adelaide University Winner 2013 Kaitlin Harkess
Structure
Similar to an Abstract
• Broad problem area/motivation – why?• Research question/problem statement –
what?• How you did it /methodology or approach
– how?
• Findings• Conclusion/implications
2013 Trans-Tasman finalist
Kelsey Kennedy
University of Western Australia
Feeling for cancer
What should I think about?
• Title• Starting point• Structure (similar to an
abstract)• Vocab/language• Humour?• Slide
Willing to give it a go?
Timeline
30 June Registrations closeJuly/Aug Faculty heats8 Sept Uni finals in Research Tuesdays2 Oct National finals at UQ
Practice sessions
Practice sessions from mid July onwards
Contact the 3MT University [email protected]
Further information
Adelaide Uni website and links to finalistshttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/3mt/past/
National competition and links to finalistshttp://threeminutethesis.org/trans-tasman-winners