[A2] Presentation

⚠️Instructions

Each talk is a strict 5 minutes. Bring your own laptop. You have two options: (1) share your screen via Tencent Meeting (recommended for a smoother program), or (2) connect using an HDMI cable. The presentation will be graded and commented by the instructors.

Tentative Program

⚠️This program is tentative

Please pay attention to the date assigned to you, be sure to appear, and fill out the presentation title in this questionnaire. You can choose between a paper or a tutorial presentation based on your personal interests. If you have further requests (e.g., need a reschedule), please reach out to the instructor.

Program:

Deliver an Effective Presentation

There are two options for the classroom presentation: Paper Presentation and Tutorial. Each student must choose one of these two options.

For the Paper Presentation, select a paper from the relevant literature you have collected. You should present the paper from your own perspective. Specifically, the requirements are:

Rephrase the paper's contributions, significance, and impact on subsequent research on your own understanding. Do not directly use the original author's slides.
Provide a detailed analysis of the paper's methodology, results, and implications.
Discuss any potential limitations or areas for future research highlighted by the paper.
Prepare a set of slides that clearly convey your understanding and insights.

For the Tutorial, demonstrate the use of a system or framework related to your research. The requirements are as follows:

Explain the motivation behind the system or framework.
Describe the design principles and key features.
Provide important implementation details and code examples.
Briefly introduce some research work based on this system or framework.
Prepare a set of slides that include screenshots, code snippets, and any other relevant visual aids to enhance understanding. Present at least one live code demonstration.

When giving a presentation, it's crucial to engage with your audience rather than simply reading from your slides or hidden notes. Here are some key points to consider:

Understand your material. Have a deep understanding of your content so you can speak naturally and confidently about it.
Engage with your audience. Make eye contact, ask questions, and encourage interaction to keep your audience interested.
Avoid reading aloud. Slides should complement your speech, not serve as a script. You should not read the text on the slides or the hidden scripts. This can make your presentation monotonous and disengaging.

For further guidance, check out Patrick Winston's renowned lecture on effective communication, How to Speak. This resource provides valuable insights into preparing and delivering impactful presentations.