DWE 2 and TPP Recommendations
Recommendations for the DWE 2
- Formal
- Check spelling and grammar.
- Label all figures.
- Write informative figure captions.
- Figure not discussed in text should be dropped.
- Define all variables in equations
- Citations need to be reproducible.
- Use definite, specific, concrete language.
- Definition of acronyms at first use.
- Structural
- Explain concepts clearly and concisely.
- Keep related concepts together.
- Structure the report: What are the main questions, how have they been addressed?
- Citations to support your claims need to be appropriate (specific, original).
- Other comments
- Beware of “citation chains”
- Keep readership in mind (consistent change of level of discussion; explanation of concepts etc).
- Use literature review to tell story in your own words.
- Make sure literature cited is relevant for your project/discussion.
Recommendations for the Thesis Proposal Presentation
- Content
- Provide context for your project (physical motivation, potential impact).
- Be aware of basic physics relevant to project.
- Appropriateness and feasibility of approach and methods used.
- Identify risks and possible mitigation strategies.
- Provide a realistic schedule for project completion, including alternatives if applicable.
- Presentation
- Think of the presentation as a story you want to tell. What are the key points?
- Stay within time constraint (usually not above 45 min, but never above one hour).
- Keep audience in mind – you are the specialist.
- Label figures and axes legibly.
- Define variables in equations.
- Visuals (diagrams, sketches, animations) over text.
- Do not read off your slides.
- Are your slides too cluttered?
- Check your presentation on projector to be used (sit in back).