Outline for Final Presentation

I. Introduction

a. What is the problem being solved and why is it important? (Illustrate with a figure, if possible).

b. What is your approach to the problem?

c. What criteria must the device satisfy?

II. Methods

a. How does the device work? (Show a good diagram of the device)

b. How was the device put together?

c. What theory was applied to the device? (Focus on control volumes and geometries rather than complicated equations. However, a few equations can be helpful).

d. How was the device tested? (Show a picture of the testing apparatus).

III. Results

a. Show what the device looks like. (Show a photograph of the device).

b. Compare theoretical and experimental results. (Show these in graphical form. Use lines for theory and symbols for data points).

c. Demonstrate the device (if possible).

IV. Discussion

a. If not all criteria are fulfilled, what can be done to improve the situation?

b. Evaluate the feasibility of this design – does it meet the criteria?

c. What needs to be done to improve the device.

V. Conclusions – overall evaluation of the device.

VI. Acknowledgements

Other criteria:

Is the talk fluent?

Does the speaker appear to know what he/she is talking about?

Does the speaker answer questions confidently, clearly, and intelligently?

Is the speaker fluent with the literature?

Did the duration of the talk remain within the time limits? (10 minutes to allow 5 minutes for questions).

You should have everyone in your group participate in the talk.