Project Pitch
Each team will deliver an 8-minute presentation pitching their project proposal to the class. This presentation should effectively communicate your project's vision, methodology, and potential impact while demonstrating its feasibility within the semester timeframe.
Requirements
- Duration: 8 minutes (strict time limit).
- All team members should contribute to the presentation.
- Content should cover key aspects of your written proposal, including:
- Project overview and objectives
- Problem statement and motivation
- Proposed methodology
- Dataset and evaluation plans
- Timeline and team responsibilities
- At least one end-to-end example demonstrating your system's input/output
Submission
Submit your presentation slides in PDF to Canvas.
Rubric
- Content & Technical Merit (1 point):
- Demonstrates clear understanding of the technical concepts and methodologies involved.
- Presents a well-researched problem statement with relevant background information.
- Shows depth of knowledge in the chosen technical area.
- Identifies and addresses key technical challenges.
- Feasibility & Planning (1 point):
- Provides a realistic timeline and clear milestones.
- Demonstrates thoughtful consideration of available resources and constraints.
- Outlines specific roles and responsibilities within the team.
- Shows understanding of potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Presentation Quality (1 point):
- Delivers information in a clear, engaging, and professional manner.
- Uses visual aids effectively to support key points.
- Shows good preparation and coordination among team members.
- Handles questions thoughtfully (if any) and demonstrates good understanding.
- Innovation & Impact (1 point):
- Presents a novel approach or unique application to address the problem.
- Clearly articulates the potential value and significance of the project.
- Demonstrates awareness of existing solutions and explains improvements.
- Shows consideration of broader implications and applications.