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--- courses:ast100:presentation [2026/02/25 00:06] – [Presentation] asad
+++ courses:ast100:presentation [2026/02/25 02:43] (current) – [1. Rules and regulations] asad
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 ====== Presentation ======
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+===== - Rules and regulations =====
 The following rules should be followed for both midterm and final presentations.
-  * **Slide Count:** Each student must create at least **4 slides** on their selected topic, including a title slide.
+  * **Topic Selection:** Each group has **five topics**, and every student must select one unique topic to present.
-  * **Total Composition:** For a group of 5, the presentation should total **21 slides** (1 shared title slide + 20 individual content slides).
+  * **Slide Count:** Each student must create at least **4 slides** on their selected topic, including an individual title slide.
-  * **File Format:** All slides must be contained within a **single file** (Google Slides or Canva).
+  * **Total Composition:** For a group of 5, the presentation should total **21 slides** (1 shared title slide for the group + 20 individual content slides).
+  * **File Format:** All slides must be contained within a **single file** made with the [[https://www.canva.com/|Canva]] template given above ([[https://docs.google.com/presentation/|Google Slides]]  or [[https://prezi.com/|Prezi]] can also be used, but not recommended).
   * **Submission:** Only **one student** from each group submits the file via the specific **Google Classroom** assignment before the midterm session.
   * **Team Presence:** All group members must stand near the projector screen for the duration of their group's slot.
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   * **Total Timing:** The total presentation time per group is **15 to 20 minutes**.
-===== - Midterm =====
+===== - Midterm topics =====
-Five students in a group will present the following 5 topics. Please do not take any information from unreliable online sources.
-^ # ^ Topic ^ Tips ^
+^ # ^ Topic ^ Resource ^
-| 1 | Seven ages of the universe | Chapter 0 |
+| 1 | Seven ages of the universe | Chapter 0, Sections up to 0.3 |
 | 2 | Particle age | Chapter 1 |
 | 3 | Galactic age | Chapter 2 |
 | 4 | Stellar age | Chapter 3 |
-| 5 | Light and Telescopes | Part 0.4 of Chapter 0 |
+| 5 | Light and Telescopes | Chapter 0, Section 0.4 |
-===== - Final presentations =====
+===== - Final topics =====
-===== - How to do well? =====
+^ # ^ Topic ^ Resource ^
-The grading is based on Content (8 marks), Delivery (8 marks) and Interaction (8 marks). The tips for doing well in these three categories are given below.
+| 1 | Planetary age | Chapter 4 |
+| 2 | Chemical age | Chapter 5 |
+| 3 | Biological age | Chapter 6 |
+| 4 | Cultural age | Chapter 7 |
+| 5 | Astrophotography | [[.:Astrophotography]] tutorials |
-==== - Content ====
+===== - How to do well? =====
-The 7 marks here will be based on the informativeness, orderliness and organization of the slides.
+The grading is based on **Content (8 marks)**, **Delivery (8 marks)**, and **Interaction (8 marks)**. Follow the tips below to maximize your score in these three categories.
-  - Do not go over everything that were discussed during the classes related to your topic, but select the information that are most interesting for you within your topic and the ones that you can summarize most effectively.
+==== Content (8 Marks) ====
-  - Do not skip the most important points discussed during the classes about your topic.
+This score reflects the informativeness, orderliness, and organization of your slides.
-  - The title slide should clearly state your name and the title of your part of the presentation.
-  - Do not use long sentences in paragraphs, but only bullet or numbered lists.
-  - Be innovative and original in making the slides, but you have to show that you have learned things from the sessions of this course and not from some random websites and ChatGPT.
-  - There should not too much or too little information on a single slide.
-  - Explanatory images and diagrams should be used, especially following the infographics given in the course webpages. You can directly copy the images from the webpages and paste into your slides.
-==== - Delivery ====
+  * **Curated Information:** Do not attempt to cover every class detail. Select the most interesting points within your topic that you can summarize effectively.
-The 7 marks here will be based on the preparedness, readiness, and conveying of the materials of the slides.
+  * **Core Concepts:** Ensure you do not skip the fundamental points discussed during the course sessions.
+  * **Individual Branding:** Your specific title slide must clearly state your name and the title of your assigned part.
+  * **Conciseness:** Avoid long sentences and paragraphs; use only bullet points or numbered lists.
+  * **Authenticity:** Demonstrate learning from the course materials rather than random websites or AI-generated summaries.
+  * **Information Density:** Maintain a balance; ensure there is neither too much nor too little information on a single slide.
+  * **Visual Aids:** Use explanatory images and diagrams. You are encouraged to copy and paste relevant infographics directly from the course webpages.
-  - The verbal presentation must be in English.
+==== Delivery (8 Marks) ====
-  - Make sure that you practice delivering the information in your slides beforehand so that it does not seem that you are not prepared to speak.
+This score reflects your preparedness, readiness, and ability to convey the material.
-  - While showing a slide, talk about what is on that slide and not about something else.
-  - Follow the bullet points or numbered lists shown in your slides.
-  - Go over the images on your slides carefully.
-  - Do not skip over the slides, keep the slides that you will actually present.
-  - Finish within time.
-==== - Interaction ====
+  * **Language:** The verbal presentation must be conducted entirely in English.
-The 7 marks here will be based on your interaction with the screen and the audience and your body language.
+  * **Preparedness:** Practice your delivery beforehand so your speech is fluid and confident.
+  * **Relevance:** While a slide is visible, speak specifically about its content rather than unrelated information.
+  * **Structure:** Follow the logical flow of the bullet points and lists displayed on your slides.
+  * **Visual Integration:** Walk the audience through your images and diagrams carefully.
+  * **Streamlining:** Only include slides you intend to present; do not skip over unnecessary "filler" slides.
+  * **Punctuality:** You must conclude your part within the allotted time.
-  - Pay attention to your slides and to the audience.
+==== Interaction (8 Marks) ====
-  - Do not read from your phone or from a paper, speak spontaneously.
+This score reflects your engagement with the screen, the audience, and your professional body language.
-  - Do not stand in one place but move in order to point toward different parts of the screen.
-  - If you insist on standing, at least look at the slides and the audience periodically.
-  - Move your hands while talking naturally.
+  * **Dual Focus:** Divide your attention between your slides (to point out details) and the audience.
+  * **Spontaneity:** Do not read from a phone, laptop, or paper. Speak naturally and spontaneously.
+  * **Movement:** Avoid standing still in one spot. Move around to point toward different sections of the screen.
+  * **Engagement:** If you prefer to stay in one area, you must still look at the slides and make eye contact with the audience periodically.
+  * **Gestures:** Use natural hand movements to emphasize your points and engage the room.