Grading criteria

The following criteria are relevant for determining grades:

Depth of technical understanding

• Was the talk technically accurate?
• Did the presenter understand all material in the paper?
• Did the presenter understand related notions, mentioned in or related to the paper? (i.e., go the "extra mile")
• Was the presenter able to critically evaluate the material presented?

Quality and professionalism of presentation

• Was the talk well organized? Were the messages clear?
• Were the slides clear (e.g., their layout, detail level, use of colors, etc.)?
• Did the presenter speak clearly (articulation, speed, etc.)?
• Did the presenter face the audience and speak without undue body animation?
• Was time appropriately managed?

Question handling

• Did the presenter give clear and correct answers to questions?

Active participation

• Did the student actively participate in other talks?  E.g., ask good questions based on his/her own reading of the paper?

The grades will be announced at the end of the semester to be able to take active participation into account.