III · Presentation & Defense
Criterion 12 / 20
20%
Mastery of the Subject
Dominio del Tema
We evaluate how deeply the presenter understands the theory, data, and technical components of their own project.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Demonstrates deep understanding beyond the slides
- Can discuss background theory in detail
- Explains technical choices and trade-offs
- No hesitation on questions about core content
- Makes connections to broader field or context
4
Good
- Good grasp of main concepts
- Can explain most technical aspects
- Minor gaps in depth
- Handles most questions confidently
3
Acceptable
- Knows the project surface level
- Struggles with follow-up questions
- Cannot explain some technical decisions
- Understanding seems memorized rather than owned
2
Insufficient
- Limited knowledge of own project
- Cannot explain methodology
- Relies on teammates to answer
- Significant gaps in understanding
1
Poor
- Cannot explain own project
- Has not read or understood the content
- No evidence of authorship or ownership
- Cannot answer basic questions
Common Mistakes
- ✘Memorizing the presentation without understanding it
- ✘Letting one team member carry all the knowledge
- ✘Not studying the background theory
- ✘Ignoring sections of the project you didn't work on
Evaluator Focus
- Depth of knowledge
- Ability to go beyond slides
- Team-wide understanding
- Critical thinking about own work
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Can you explain your entire project without any slides?
- ✔Do you know the theories supporting each section?
- ✔Can you defend why you made each design choice?
- ✔Do all team members know the full project?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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Criterion 12 of 20