Rebecca Brennan

Who was it with and what did it involve?
• Two research staff members at your institute
• Normally have expertise that are relevant to your project
• Present your project to them – show off your knowledge!
• Chat about your work to date
• Discuss options for your future work
• Review your development
• 1.5 hour long maximum

How did I prepare?
• Wrote my first year report – literature review
• Organised my review session with my reviewers
• Gave a copy of my report to my reviewers two weeks before we met
• Prepared a presentation – 15 to 20 minutes long
• Practised my presentation
• Relaxed

Project
Overview
• Include a timeline
My Presentation Layout
Project Aims
• Be clear
• Provide a breakdown
Introduction
• Main section
• Show off your knowledge!
Current lab work methods
• Explain your methods clearly
Lab work results to date
• Key results
Future work
• Structured breakdown

Tips and Advice
• Finish your report before the deadline – give your supervisors ample time to review it
• Print a copy of your report for your reviewers, and give it to them personally
• Contact your reviewers to organise your review date
• Prepare a 15 to 20 minute presentation – clear and concise
• Practise, practise, practise your presentation
• Understand your project
• Prepare to be asked about the future of your project