1. Three days before the exam, the students will receive the topics they are to present in Canvas. You will be asked beforehand to give a list of three topics that you would like to present, and you will be assigned one of them. It is not possible to choose the same topic as you presented in class earlier in the semester.
2. During the presentation, the candidate must convey the material in a clear and understandable way. The candidate may assume that the examiners are familiar with the course curriculum.
3. Both the academic content and delivery are taken into consideration by the examination committee, but it is the academic content and demonstrated knowledge which counts the most towards the grade.
4. The presentation should take 20 minutes.
5. After the presentation, the examiners have 10 minutes to ask questions.
6. The grade is communicated to the candidate directly after the exam, and the candidate receives a verbal explanation.
7. The presentations are open to listeners. Listeners may not interrupt or otherwise distract the candidate who is presenting. You cannot listen to a candidate that is presenting the same topic that you will present yourself later.
Advice for the final presentation
- Focus on measurement aspects (validity & reliability) while working on the subject.
- Structure your lecture such that it introduces key concepts and terminology for the subject at hand, expands on the problem and sensitivity of the topic, discusses pro’s and contra’s from the different positions, and ends with some personal conclusions.
- Avoid having to memorize other people’s exact words. Try to get a good grip on the source literature so that you can make it your own.
- Practice your talk out loud such that you can ensure that your lecture remains within the time limits and can be comfortable while presenting. Preparation is the best medicine to counter nervousness.
Good luck!