- Viva (and demonstrations) are linked to a report (and artefact)
- This means that the presentation needs to reflect your report layout (headings)
- They are considered to be an exam
- However, there are common elements to viva
- The list below was created by a group of my students
- Article: How to give a killer presentation
- Poster presentations here
Problem
- Stated what the problem is
- Explain why it is a problem
- State aims and objectives (or hypotheses)
- Clearly identified your
- Primary users
- Secondary users
- Compared the problem to similar situation
Other Approaches\ Solutions
- Suggested other approaches
- Rejected other approaches
- Justified why other approaches were rejected
- Clearly indicated solution using simple visual representation
- Justified how/ why solution will overcome the problem
Literature Review
- Link other peoples research to your stated problem\ solution
- Highlighted\ stated key players
- Give historic perspectives were relevant
- Has good understanding of the debates\ research\ software needs
Research Approach
- Identified research approach
- Longitudinal or cross-sectional
- Single or Mixed design
- Software Design Cycle
- Explained how data will be collected – quantitative and\ or qualitative
- Highlighted limitations of their approach(es) to testing
- Identified type of data that will be collected – continuous, categorical, ranked etc…
Population
- Highlight the common characteristics of the population
- Consider the implication of the findings
- Consider the confounding variables
Sample
- Highlighted sample characteristics
- Highlighted sampling approach random, clusters, quota, stratified
- Suggested sample size
- Suggested appropriate collection points, locations and methods
Analysis Data
- Highlighted key findings
- Linked key findings to problem
- Use key finding to justify approach to solving the problem (solution)
Impact\ Conclusion
- Clearly indicated if the aims and objectives (or hypotheses) were achieved
- Highlighted how the current systems will\ need to change:
- Software
- Hardware
- Administration
- Users and\ or customers
Future Research and Improvements
- Suggest how the solution could be improved
- Indicate what problems will need to be addressed
- List ways in which other researchers can expend on your idea
Learning\ Reflection
- What went well
- What did not go well
- Future action