Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)® @ : Rules and Judging Criteria

1) Comprehension & Content

• Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background and significance to the research question being addressed while explaining terminology and avoiding jargon?
• Did the presentation clearly describe the impact and/or results of the research, including conclusions and outcomes?
• Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
• Was the thesis topic, research significance, results/impact and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
• Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation - or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?

2) Engagement

• Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
• Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?
• Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
• Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
• Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
• Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation - was it clear, legible, and concise?

The adjudicating will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 and led by a panel of judges comprised of scholars and leaders from The UWI Mona Campus Community (faculty members, and staff from CETL, Graduate Studies and Research and the Mona Library).

The Following Prizes have yet to be confirmed: 

1. Winner:                                              $100,000.00 (Research Grant)
2. Runner-up:                                         $50,000.00 (Research Grant)
3. People's Choice Prize:                       $10,000.00 (Grant Award) 
4. Special Award/s:                                $5,000.00 - 10,000.00 (Gift Vouchers) 

In addition, all participants students will receive:

• Certificate of participation.  

People's Choice:

An important aspect of the competition is the People's Choice prize. Following all presentation, the audience (who will be in virtual spaces) will be asked to vote on who gave the most convincing 3MT presentation. The audience will be reminded of the entries via PowerPoint Using an online voting medium, audience will select the number which corresponds to their favorite presenter. Any participant, including the winner or runner-up in the competition can receive the People's Choice award.