A No, the slide is optional as the emphasis is on the oration. – Q What happens if my presentation is longer than 3 minutes? – A In all finals, a 30-second warning will be provided to competitors (a coloured – card held up by the timekeeper) and a bell will sound at the three-minute limit. If a presenter continues to speak after the bell they will be automatically disqualified. Q Is there a dress code? – A There is no stipulated dress requirement such as casual”. Please wear – “smart whatever is comfortable for you. NO COSTUMES (including hats, masks, etc). Q Will I be able to see a countdown-timer at my final? A As each competition is organized by each college, we would recommend that – you contact your event coordinator in your college or the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (in the case of the university final heat) for further information Q What happens if I cannot attend the Final? – A The winner of each heat or final is expected to represent their – College/University at the next stage of the competition. If the winner is unable to attend the final, the runner-up will proceed to the next round of the competition. FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any queries the 3MT® competition, please contact Alex Boughen, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Guelph at ext. 53446.
A – No, the slide is optional as the emphasis is on the oration. Q – What happens if my presentation is longer than 3 minutes? A – In all finals, a 30-second warning will be provided to competitors (a coloured card held up by the timekeeper) and a bell will sound at the three-minute limit. If a presenter continues to speak after the bell they will be automatically disqualified. Q – Is there a dress code? A – There is no stipulated dress requirement such as “smart casual”. Please wear whatever is comfortable for you. NO COSTUMES (including hats, masks, etc). Q Will I be able to see a countdown-timer at my final? A – As each competition is organized by each college, we would recommend that you contact your event coordinator in your college or the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (in the case of the university final heat) for further information Q – What happens if I cannot attend the Final? A – The winner of each heat or final is expected to represent their College/University at the next stage of the competition. If the winner is unable to attend the final, the runner-up will proceed to the next round of the competition. FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any queries the 3MT® competition, please contact Alex Boughen, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Guelph at ext. 53446.
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