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This seminar course is offered every semester and focuses on thesis preparation, research introduction, literature review, proposal development, and presentation skills. Attendance and active participation are mandatory. Students must find a supervisor, discuss their topics of interest, and adhere to deadlines for presentations and report submissions. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and all reports must be final versions. The course includes feedback from peers and the instructor, with a structured schedule for presentations and evaluations.
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IMSS005Computer Science Seminar 2009/10 Lecture 1 This course is normally offered in every semester. If you are not planning to give a presentation in this semester, then do not enroll in this course!!
Instructor • Name: Dr. Xu Qiwen • Web site: • Contact details: • Phone: 3974377 • Email: qwxu@umac.mo • Office: N327A
Course objectives • Preparation for your thesis • Introduction to research • Literature review • Research proposal • General overview of a topic • Presentation skill • Writing • Oral presentation
Course arrangement • 1st week: Briefing • 2nd week: Introduction on • Proper Referencing • Literature review • Research proposal • General overview of a topic • Presentation skills • From 1st week: Preparation • I.e., do your own work – there will be no classes during that time until …“your presentation date”. • Attendance (including lectures) is compulsory and will be counted. • It is the students’ responsibility to consult with respective supervisors on a regular basis.
Presentation schedule • If you are planning to enroll this course: • You need to find a supervisor (Assistant Professors or higher) • Discuss your topic of interest • Then inform me for presentation scheduling
Topic and Supervisor • Deadline: 9th October • Send me email including following information: • Student name • Student number (in full) • Name of supervisor • Title/Topic of your seminar
Canceling your seminar • 16th October • Send me email including following information: • Student name • Student number (in full) • Name of supervisor • Title/Topic of your seminar
Summary • Deadline: 23rd October • Send summary by email: • At least one and a half page • Write a summary about your topic, including at least 3 references.
Report submission • Class: 13th Nov Meet to finalise presentation orders
Report submission • Class: 20th Nov • Two hard copies: Instructor (me) and supervisor by 18th Nov • Must be FINAL versions • If you fail to submit your report, your presentation will be automatically cancelled. • Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Presentation file submission • Deadline: One day before your presentation date • Must be the FINAL version which is used at the presentation • Submit to instructor by email
Overall Mark Distribution • Report (50%) • From your supervisor • Presentation (40%) • 20% from your other presenting classmates • 20% from the instructor • Attendance (5%) • Including lectures and all seminars • Seminar Summary (5%)
Presentation • Each presentation • 35 mins for presentation • 5 mins for setup • 10 mins for Q&A • A student can only present once in normal circumstances. If the student is sick on the date, and would like to apply for a supplementary seminar, the student is required to submit medical certificates.
Presentation Marking • All presenters and markers must arrive on time (or earlier) for every presentation. • If you are late, you will not be allowed to mark the presentation. Your attendance for that presentation will also be marked as zero.