The Best Student Paper Award
The Best Student Paper Award will be given to a registered student who is judged to have presented the best student paper at the conference. This award is based on the marks given by the evaluation committee to every student presentation, and Conference Chair’s own reading of the papers. The Conference Chair and the evaluation committee makes the final determination on who receives this award.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. *Originality and Creativity*: The student's ability to present original and innovative ideas, approaches, or insights in their research.
2. *Content Knowledge*: The student should demonstrate a deep understanding of the research topic, including its background, significance, methodologies, and key findings.
3. *Clarity of Communication*: The student should effectively communicate their research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
4. *Organization and Structure*: The presentation should have a logical flow, with a clear introduction, transitions between sections, and a coherent summary or conclusion.
5. *Engagement and Delivery*: The student's delivery style should be engaging, confident, and enthusiastic, capturing the audience's attention and maintaining their interest throughout.
6. *Visual Aids*: Effective use of visual aids, such as slides, charts, graphs, or images, in a way that enhances understanding and visually supports the presentation.
7. *Relevance and Significance*: The research presented should be relevant and significant within the field, addressing important questions or filling gaps in knowledge.
8. *Quality of Results*: The student should present their results, data, and findings accurately and clearly, highlighting their implications and importance.
9. *Ability to Answer Questions*: The student's ability to respond to questions effectively, confidently, and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their research.
10. *Time Management*: The student should adhere to the assigned time limit, ensuring that all key points are covered while avoiding rushing or going over time.
11. *Ability to Engage the Audience*: The student's ability to connect and engage with the audience, fostering discussion, questions, and meaningful interactions.
12. *Impact and Novelty of the Research*: The extent to which the research presented has the potential to make a significant impact or contribute new knowledge to the field.
13. *Quality of Visual Design and Slide Layout*: The visual design of the slides should be visually appealing, well-organized, and easy to read.
14. *Analytical and Critical Thinking*: The student's ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate their research findings, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
15. *Potential for Future Research and Development*: The student's ability to identify future research directions, applications, or extensions of their work, showcasing potential growth and impact in their field.