THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON FORM_H DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY Research Update Form RESEARCH UPDATE FORM Student: Date: Introduction / Scholarly Content 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) 1) The project background was adequately described 2) Pertinent literature was adequately presented 3) The project objective was adequately stated 4) The presentation's organization and project's methodology were adequately described Results and Technical Analysis 1) Experimental methods and data analysis/interpretation were sound 2) The pertinence of each experiment was adequately presented. Slide Preparation and Presentation 1) Plots, drawings, equations, tables and photos were adequately displayed 2) Cartoons/schemes were informative 3) Text slides were appropriately brief Presentation Skills 1) The speaker added value to the slides (as opposed to merely reading them) 2) Voice, volume, mannerisms and attire of the speaker were acceptable 3) Speaker responded appropriately to audience questions and requests Addressed Previous Weaknesses 1) Clearly addressed most of the concerns from the prior exam. 2) (Fill in as appropriate) 3) Committee Chair: BOX 19065 502 YATES STREET Date: ARLINGTON, TX 76019-0065, USA T 817.272.3171 F 817.272.3808 e chemistry@uta.edu