Video specifications 初賽上傳影片注意要點

The file size of your video is limited to 100MB in either MP4 or MOV. format. 

The video needs to include a view of the presenter's face and ideally the upper body to demonstrate your non-verbal delivery (eye contact, facial expression, hand gesture …). The content of the video must comply with the competition rules and cannot contain any infringing, indecent, or inappropriate material. The video length should also strictly adhere to the 3-minute rule. Any violation of the rules may result in disqualification or revocation of the award by the organizers.

What is the language of NTHU 3MT? 請問一定要用英文簡報嗎？

The official language used at NTHU 3MT is ENGLISH. 

對，一定要用英文。

Is the presentation length exactly 3 minutes? 只能講三分鐘嗎？

3MT stands for Three-Minute Thesis and every participant has exactly 3 minutes to introduce their research. Both the video submission and the final presentation follow this 3-minute rule (180 seconds). Your pitch can be less than 3 minutes but not more.

你可以只講兩分半鐘，但是不能超過三分鐘。請善用這180秒。

Can I use either English or Chinese in the presentation? 我可以用中文或是中英夾雜嗎？

The language of 3MT is English. Both your oral delivery and slide should be in English.　

不行，英文是3MT官方語言，也是科研領域最通用的國際語言。不論初賽報名影片或決賽都採用英文進行。

How will the finalists be determined? 怎麼決定誰入圍決賽？

A total of 12 finalists will be selected based on the video submission and announced here on the website. A selection panel of university faculty from different disciplines will evaluate the video submission and make decisions based on 3MT Judging Criteria.

初賽評審委員會會一一瀏覽所有報名影片並根據3MT Judging Criteria個別審查並討論後選出12位決賽入圍者。

Can I participate in the final event virtually? or submit a video? 我可以視訊參賽嗎？

No, the final event requires physical presence at the scene. 

不行，NTHU 3MT決賽必須現場參加，不能視訊也不能預錄影片。

What if I cannot make it to the final event? 如果我決賽時間無法到場怎麼辦？

The selected 12 finalists will be notified timely and have to confirm soon that they can attend the scheduled final event to secure their spots. If any of the selected finalists cannot make it to the final event in person, she or he would have to withdraw from the final competition. The NTHU 3MT team will continue to contact alternative candidates on the standby list until a total of 12 contestants have confirmed their attendances for the final event.    

一旦獲選入圍決賽會及時收到通知並確認能否於現場參與決賽，若無法現場參與必須棄權。NTHU 3MT主辦單位會依序聯絡初賽審查候補名單同學直到確保有12位決賽參賽者。

Can I use PowerPoint slides? 我可以用投影片嗎？

One (1) static slide can be used in both video submission and the final event. No animation or sound is allowed. Once selected as the finalists, you can adjust and revise your slide for the final event.

Do I have to use the same slide in the first round and final event? 初賽和決賽是否必須用同一張投影片。

No, it doesn’t have to be the same slide. On the other hand, if you use the same research, you are free to do some moderate changes in the final event, as long as the presentation is restricted within 3 minutes. You may also modify the structure of your presentation during the Final.

初賽和決賽不是必須用同一張投影片。相反，如果你使用同一個研究，你可以在決賽時做適當的調整，只要演講的時間限制在3分鐘以內。你也可以在決賽當中調整你的演講脈絡和架構。

I come from an English-speaking country. Can I participate in NTHU 3MT?
Yes, there are no nationality restrictions for participation in the competition.

How will the stage order be determined? 如何決定比賽順序？

The finalists will arrive at the final venue an hour prior to the contest. They will draw lots to decide the order of their presentation.

決賽選手將於比賽前1小時到達比賽場地。選手將抽籤決定演講順序。

What is the judging rule of 3MT? 3MT比賽的評分標準如何？

A total of 7 judges will score your presentation based on two criterias: 

1. Comprehensive and Content (1-7 points); 

• Presentation provided clear background and significance to the research question

• Presentation clearly described the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research

• Presentation clearly described the conclusions, outcomes and impact of the research

2. Engagement and Communication (1-7 points);

• The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience

• The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation

• The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attention

On a scale of 1 to 7, the judges will grade your presentation. We will sum up the grades from all 7 judges, and rank the contestants based on their total points. If there exist even points among the top three contestants, the judges will determine a ranking during the Judging Panel Discussion session.  

What are the awards of 3MT? 3MT競賽設何種獎項？

In the Final Event, the top 3 contestants will receive the WINNER, FIRST RUNNER-UP, and SECOND RUNNER-UP award, respectively.

The audience will vote for People’s Choice at the end of the competition.

• How to prepare your 3MT slide? https://graduate.iupui.edu/doc/support/3mt-slide-tips.pdf

• 3R (Rehearse, Rest, & Relax) of 3MT: https://blogs.nottingham.edu.my/postgraduate/2017/10/20/my-3mt-experience-what-is-the-worst-that-could-happen/

• The 3-minute thesis in Principles of Scientific Communication：https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/scientificcommunication/chapter/the-3-minute-thesis/ 

• University of Queensland - 3MT: https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/

• NTU 3MT 台大三分鐘英語學術簡報競賽: https://www.awec.ntu.edu.tw/2023-3mt/?lang=en