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This document lists out some reference points for students to take note when preparing
for the final year project presentation and the final year project report. For the format
of the final year project report, please refer to Final Year Project Report Template
and Guidelines (another separated file).
1. Presentation
a. Content of the presentation should include
An overview of the whole presentation, informing the audience what is to be
expected or presented.
The objectives of the presentation should be clearly stated.
Project outlines.
For FYP Part I
Literature study for the project.
Design and partial implementation of the project.
Conclusions by reinstating the main points and the work to be completed in FYP
Part II.
For FYP Part II
The main or core results/findings of the project.
Discussions that include detailed support/justification such as comparison/contrast,
problem/solution, argument/persuasion, and importance.
Conclusion by reinstating the main points and recommending future course of
actions.
b. Delivery of presentation
For the oral presentation:
The explanations/findings provided should be sound and convincing, with strong
theoretical justifications.
The materials should be well organized and the presentation should be well
structured.
Be confident and well prepared.
The delivery is timely; with good pace/speed so that the audience is able to listen
and follow the presentation.
Practice good eye contact.
Emphasis: body language, gestures, pitch, and enunciation to highlight important
points.
Stand straight and face the audience.
Speak good and clear English.
The slides prepared are clear (not blurry), tidy (not messy) and visible/legible
(suitable font and size).
Ensure the slides are synchronized with the oral presentation.
The slides are sharp and concise (short points/phrases yet thorough coverage).
Show clear and relevant diagrams (figures, graphs, block diagrams, flowcharts,
etc.) to aid the explanations.
Revision July 2010
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2. General Efforts
Candidates efforts during the course of the project
3. Final Report
a. Quality of the report
The report format is followed strictly. Kindly refer to Guideline for Final Year
Project Report for the report format.
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Hands-on experience to relate and reinforce what has been taught including
enhancement in problem solving skills, project planning, design, implementation,
etc.
Overall functionality of the project (cost, effectiveness, efficiency, value, userfriendliness, specifications, innovation, etc).
Level of difficulty (amount of skills/knowledge/techniques required and applied).
Originality (ideas, concepts, approaches, implementations, etc.).
Notable impact (new discovery, invention, etc.).
Contributions to researchers/scientists/consumers/end-users, etc.
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