Dear Undergraduates,
You are advised to be prepared to deliver your presentation for the allocated 15 minutes (10 minutes for presentation, 5 Minutes for Q&A). You are advised that your presentation must be emailed to urs@edu.cmb.ac.lk by the 5th of November 2026.
Your presentation slides must be limited to 8 to 10 slides and must include the following:
1). Main Format
Your PPT presentation should include the following components
Introduction/Overview, Research problem, Research Questions /main objectives, Literature Review (Briefly), Methodology Analysis, Discussion of Results, Conclusion, Recommendations, References
2). General guidelines for preparing a PPT
2.1 Text
Your title slide must consist of your name, your present affiliation and the title of the presentation. Include a heading where possible, / subheading for each slide. Use bulleted points and avoid including long sentences (it is often suggested that you include no more than 6 lines per slide or 6 words per line). Font size: 30 – 48 points for titles, 24 – 28 for text. Avoid all capital letters. Proofread carefully for spelling and grammar
2.2) Figures and Images
Make sure images are clear and relevant. Label all figures and tables. Put units beside numbers on graphs and charts. Use vertical and horizontal guide markers to consistently align elements
2.3) General Design Principles
Avoid too many colours, clutter or fancy visual effects. Use high contrast to ensure visibility: e.g. Black text on a white background or black on light blue. Maintain consistency of the same elements on a slide (colours, fonts, styles, placement, etc.).