Overview
This final module focuses on writing and presenting your project report. You will document your work, analyze your results, and prepare a presentation to showcase your project. This is a crucial step in the scientific process, allowing you to communicate your findings effectively and reflect on your work.
Instructors
Yixin Zhu, Chi Zhang, Muhan Zhang, Yaodong Yang, Xiyuan Tang, and Yaoyu Tao, PKU
Topics Covered
- Scientific writing principles
- Structure of a research paper
- Data visualization and presentation
- Critical analysis and discussion of results
- Ethical considerations and future work
- Oral presentation skills
Final Deliverables
- A fully implemented AI project with source code and documentation.
- A comprehensive project report (at least 4 pages in length, excluding references, formatted in the LaTeX template) detailing your problem, approach, implementation, results, and discussion.
- A 10–15 minute recorded presentation showcasing your project.
- Submit your code with documentation, report (LaTeX), and presentation video through Gradescope. The presentation video should be shared via a timestamped PKU Disk link.
Additional Resources
- LaTeX Templates (Use PKU-IAI Technical Report Template)
- How to Write a Good Scientific Paper
- Ten Simple Rules for Better Figures
- How to Give a Great Scientific Talk
Notes
- Submit all your deliverables (code, report, and recorded presentation) via Gradescope in the required formats.
- Start writing your report early. Writing often clarifies thinking and may reveal areas where additional work is needed.
- Use clear, concise language. Avoid jargon where possible, and explain technical terms when they are first used.
- Make your figures and tables self-explanatory. They should be understandable even without the main text.
- Practice your presentation multiple times. Time yourself to ensure you stay within the 15-minute limit.
- Be prepared to answer questions about your work. Think about potential questions in advance.
- Remember to acknowledge any collaborators, advisors, or resources that significantly contributed to your project.