SMCE

📄 Short Topic-Introducing Presentation

Presentation Guidelines for Seminar & Technical Report Writing

Every student must prepare a short PowerPoint presentation (5–7 minutes) to introduce their chosen seminar topic to the class.

This helps you clarify your focus early, get feedback, and improve your communication skills.

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🎯 Purpose

• To introduce your seminar topic clearly and concisely.
• To demonstrate initial literature review efforts.
• To set a clear path for your report and paper writing.

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🖼️ Suggested Slide Structure

1. Title Slide

   • Title of your topic
   • Name, Roll Number, Department
   • Faculty mentor (if applicable)

2. Introduction

   • Brief context/background
   • Why this topic is important/relevant to civil engineering

3. Literature Review (Initial)

   • 3–4 key papers, codes, or reports you’ve reviewed
   • Gaps/problems identified

4. Objectives

   • What you want to achieve with this seminar/review

5. Scope

   • Boundaries of your work (what is included / excluded)

6. Expected Outcomes

   • Deliverables (report, review paper, presentation)
   • Broader significance

7. References (last slide)

   • Cite the 3–4 papers in APA format

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⏱️ Time & Format

• Duration: 5–7 minutes per student
• Slides: Max 10 (keep it simple)
• Format: PPTX / Google Slides

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✅ Checklist for Your Presentation

• Title is clear and specific
• Introduction explains context & importance
• At least 3–4 quality references cited
• Objectives are specific and measurable
• Scope is realistic and well defined
• Outcomes highlight value/significance
• APA style followed for references
• Slides are clean, readable, and not text-heavy

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📌 Tips for Success

• Use figures/diagrams instead of long paragraphs.
• Keep font size readable (min. 20 pt).
• Practice for time — don’t exceed 7 minutes.
• Avoid copying text directly from papers.
• Speak confidently — slides should support you, not replace you.

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