Jan Schröer
What I expect from a students' seminar talk
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Understand the maths you are talking about and present it correctly.
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Usually
you cannot cover all the material in a single talk. It is your job to
choose the content of your talk wisely.
(Which statements and definitions are important?
How to illustrate them via examples? Does it make sense to have a
``running example''? Decide between complete proof, idea of a proof, no
proof.)
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Everyone who wants a very good mark (better than 1,7)
does a free presentation without using any lecture notes.
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Write a 1-3 pages handout for
the audience and distribute it before you start your talk.
(The handout could contain e.g. some important definition(s) or
theorem(s) or some example calculation(s) or infos on the structure of your
talk. Be creative!)
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Answer questions from the audience in a good way.
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Your talk should last between 75-85 min.
Other things I care about:
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Pedagogical effort.
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Well organized blackboard.
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Good hand writing.
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Body language.
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Contact with the audience.
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Good time management.
