Format for Mini project
Here is a slide-by-slide guide for what to include in your Mini Project & final-year project
presentation:
Slide 1: Title Slide
Include the title of your presentation, your name, and the date.
Use a clear and legible font, and choose a background that complements your topic.
Slide 2: Introduction
Provide an overview of your project and explain its importance.
State your research question and explain how you conducted your research.
Slide 3: Literature Review
Summarise the existing research on your topic and highlight any gaps or
inconsistencies.
Provide a clear and concise summary of the literature you reviewed, and explain how
it informs your research.
Slide 4: Methodology
Explain the methodology you used to conduct your research.
Provide details on your sample size, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.
Slide 5: Results
Present your results in a clear and organised manner.
Use charts, graphs, or tables to illustrate your findings.
Explain what your results mean and how they contribute to the field.
Slide 6: Discussion
Interpret your results and explain what they reveal about your research question.
Discuss any limitations or challenges you encountered during your research.
Offer suggestions for future research on the topic.
Slide 7: Conclusion
Summarise the key points of your presentation.
Reiterate the significance of your findings and their contribution to the field.
Explain the implications of your research and how it can be applied in the real world.
Slide 8: Acknowledgments
Acknowledge anyone who helped you with your research or supported you during
your project.
Provide a brief statement of gratitude.
Slide 9: References
List all the sources you used in your research.
Use a consistent citation style and provide full bibliographic information.
Not to Do
It's important to avoid common mistakes that can detract from the quality and effectiveness
of your presentation. Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes:
1. Overloading Slides with Text
Adding too much text to your slides can overwhelm your audience and make it
difficult for them to follow along.
Keep your text concise and use bullet points or short phrases instead of full sentences.
Use images or diagrams to illustrate your points instead of relying solely on text.
2. Choosing Inappropriate Colour Schemes and Fonts
Choosing appropriate colours and fonts is important for making your presentation
look professional and engaging.
Choose colours that complement each other and use fonts that are easy to read.
Avoid using too many colours or fonts in your presentation, which can be distracting
and unprofessional.
3. Failing to Rehearse your Presentation
Rehearsing your presentation can help you identify improvement areas and ensure
you are comfortable with the material.
Failing to rehearse can result in stumbling over your words or forgetting important
points.
Practice your presentation before a friend or family member to get feedback and
improve your delivery.
4. Ignoring the Audience's Needs
Tailor your presentation to your audience's needs and expectations.
Failing to do so can result in your presentation not resonating with your audience or
failing to communicate your message effectively.
Consider your audience's background, interests, and knowledge when creating your
presentation.
5. Not Using Images or Visual Aids
Using images or visual aids can help to break up text and make your presentation
more engaging.
Avoid using too many images or visual aids, which can be distracting.
Use high-quality images relevant to your presentation and help illustrate your points.
6. Reading Directly from the Slides
Avoid reading directly from your slides, as this can make your presentation seem
robotic and unengaging.
Use your slides as a visual aid to support your presentation, not as a script to read
from.
Practice your presentation enough time so that you are comfortable with the material
and can present it naturally.
