IMSS005 Computer Science Seminar

1. IMSS005Computer Science Seminar 2012/13 Lecture 1 This course is normally offered in every semester. If you are not planning to give a presentation in this semester, then do not enroll in this course!!

2. Instructor • Name: Dr. Xu Qiwen • Web site: • Contact details: • Phone: 3974377 • Email: qwxu@umac.mo • Office: N327A

3. Course objectives • Preparation for your thesis • Introduction to research • Literature review • Research proposal • General overview of a topic • Presentation skill • Writing • Oral presentation

4. Course arrangement • 1st week: Briefing • 5th week: Introduction on • Proper Referencing • Literature review • Research proposal • General overview of a topic • Presentation skills • From 1st week: Preparation • I.e., do your own work – there will be no classes during that time until …“your presentation date”. • Attendance (including lectures) is compulsory and will be counted. • It is the students’ responsibility to consult with respective supervisors on a regular basis.

5. Presentation schedule • If you are planning to enroll this course: • You need to find a supervisor (Assistant Professors or higher) • Discuss your topic of interest • Then inform me for presentation scheduling

6. Topic and Supervisor • Deadline: 28th Sept • Send me email including following information: • Student name • Student number (in full) • Name of supervisor • Title/Topic of your seminar

7. Canceling your seminar • 5th October • Send me email including following information: • Student name • Student number (in full) • Name of supervisor • Title/Topic of your seminar

8. Summary • Deadline: 12th October • Send summary by email: • At least one and a half page • Write a summary about your topic, including at least 3 references. • Once I receive summary, I will assign a presentation date for you. First come, First served (starting from the latest free slot and counting backward) • This presentation date will be final unless you are “officially” sick on that date

9. Meeting • Class: 26th Oct Meet to finalise presentation orders

10. Report submission and Start Presentation • Class: 9th Nov • Two hard copies: Instructor (me) and supervisor • Must be FINAL versions • If you fail to submit your report, your presentation will be automatically cancelled. • Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

11. Presentation file submission • Deadline: One day before your presentation date • Must be the FINAL version which is used at the presentation • Submit to instructor by email

12. Overall Mark Distribution • Report (50%) • From your supervisor • Presentation (40%) • 20% from your other presenting classmates • 20% from the instructor • Attendance (5%) • Including lectures and all seminars • Seminar Summary (5%)

13. Presentation • Each presentation • 35 mins for presentation • 5 mins for setup • 10 mins for Q&A • A student can only present once in normal circumstances. If the student is sick on the date, and would like to apply for a supplementary seminar, the student is required to submit medical certificates.

14. Presentation Marking • All presenters and markers must arrive on time (or earlier) for every presentation. • If you are late, you will not be allowed to mark the presentation. Your attendance for that presentation will also be marked as zero.

15. Mark distribution for presentation