Content of the presentation

  • The introduction motivates the problem

  • The introduction clearly defines the problem, and the high-level ideas of the solution

  • The central question of the work is clearly presented

  • The methods/solution/algorithm/system architecture are presented clearly

  • The experiments are explained well, with hypotheses/purpose well explained.

  • The results are presented effectively and explained well

  • There is a clear discussion of implication of results.

  • Summary of project, lessons learned, and future directions are clearly explained.

  • The contributions of the the project are clear.

  • Important related work and/or building blocks which were used in project are presented.

  • The focus of a question on parallel and distributed computing is clear.

Organization of the presentation

  • Introduction provides a useful framework for the presentation

  • Slides contain an appropriate amount of information

  • Clear and plentiful figures and graphs aid in understanding

  • Talk is appropriate to audience; technical terms defined

  • Presentation flows in a logical manner.

Communication

  • Presenters addressed the audience directly

  • Delivered at an adequate pace within time limit

  • Slides/visual aids complemented the presenters

  • Handled audience questions well

  • Spoke in a clear, controlled voice in an engaging manner

  • Holistically, a well polished talk, good transitions, appropriate time allocated to parts

  • Presenters are clearly knowledgeable about their work and can tie it to big problems/themes in parallel or distributed computing