Contributed Talk

Contributed talks are meant to be a SHORT presentation (MAX 8 minutes). The author should focus only on the main aim of the research and only mention the key findings.

• You have to give a seminar-style of presentation.
• It should not exceed the maximum time limit of 8 minutes.
• The chairs will, by necessity, be very strict for time.
• Make sure to give enough emphasis to your main message in the relatively short time available to you.
• Please avoid overcrowded slides or slides that are difficult to read.
• Texts should be kept short and preferably not more than 8 lines per slide
• All slides should be readable by every participant seated anywhere in the conference hall.

• Make it relevant! Make your audience care about your research by showing how it makes an impact.
• Perfect the timing of your talk. Practice, practice, practice!
• Project your voice and command the space.

Judgment criteria for best presentation award (students):
Each judge scores in the following categories:
Originality and Creativity
Effective presentation: Materials are organized with smooth transitions (i.e., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). Charts, graphs, and/or illustrations are appropriate to the subject investigated. Conclusion(s) is/are consistent with the evidence. The slides are easy to read.
Communication: The author should communicate the research effectively and respond to the questions from the audience or session chair.