How To Prepare A Professional And Concise Seminar Report And Presentation

This article has been prepared to help you prepare a professional quality and concise seminar reports and presentation slides. It is a step by step article with appropriate images to put you through. It specially for final year students and those defending a project.

Article Content

      Introduction

      Seminar Components

      Seminar Report

      Report Format

      Report Sections

      Seminar Slides

      Slide Preparation Rules

      Presentation Tips

      Conclusion

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Introduction

Seminars are based on any current trend within the 3 options, must be linked to the student’s 500 Level Project and forms part of the Literature review of that Project. Seminars also have a scope which covers current and future trends, importance, limitations as well as pertinent underlying technologies in that area. Lastly, Seminars are a mandatory component of the curriculum for 500 Level Students.

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Components of a seminar

There are two (2) basic components of a seminar:

      Seminar Report

      Seminar Slide Presentation

What is a Seminar Report?

A seminar report is:

• A hard copy document.
• Must be signed by the Supervisor.
• Must be bound (spiral or slide).
• Must be in chapters.

Format of a Seminar Report

The table in the figure below shows the format, items and specifications for a seminar report.

Format, items and specifications for a seminar report

Sections of a Seminar Report

There are three (3) basic sections of every seminar report. They include:

1.    Preliminary Pages

This section consists of the following pages:

•    Cover Page
•    Abstract
•    Certification Page
•    Dedication
•    Acknowledgements
•    Table of Contents
•    List of Tables
•    List of Figures

2.    Main Pages: 

This section consists of the following pages:

•    Chapter 1- Introduction
•    Chapter 2- Literature Review
•    Chapter 3- Seminar Topic
•    Chapter 4- Conclusion

3.    Post Pages: 

This section contains your seminar reference pages

SEMINAR SLIDES

These slides are:

      Developed from the Seminar Report.

      A focused summary.

      Prepared in both soft and hard copies.

Slide Preparation Rules

Professional soft and hard copy presentation slides must conform to the following rules:

     Hard copy version printed on A4 paper with landscape orientation.

     Use bullets (any style), tables, figures & fewer words.

     Tables & figures in the slides should retain the same titling & numbering as in the Seminar Report for ease of location by the panelists.

     Legible font type & size.

     No slide animation should be used except where critical.

     All the slides should be numbered except for the Cover Page.

Components of Presentation Slides

For a presentation to be concise and professional, it must contain the following components or pages:

      Cover Page

      Outline

      Introduction

      Literature Review

      Seminar Topic

      Importance/Advantages/ Benefits

      Disadvantages/ Limitations

      Mitigation

      Conclusion

      Recommendation

      Thank you

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR A PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

      Meet your Supervisor regularly.

      Effect all corrections given.

      Read widely & thoroughly. Be familiar with the area.

      Rehearse by yourself & with colleagues.

      Pace & time yourself.

      Dress smartly.

      Make eye contact with panellists.

      Composed gestures.

CONCLUSION

      The Seminar is mandatory for all 500L students.

      It comprises the Report and Slide Presentation.

      Both must be reviewed and approved by your supervisor.

By: ENGR. MRS. U. C. IWUCHUKWU

EEE DEPT. FUTO

Email: uchechi.iwuchukwu@futo.edu.ng

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See Also: FORMAT FOR UNDERGRADUATE REPORTING, REFERENCING AND CITATION

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