GROUPS:
The paper presentation will be conducted in five
groups. The groups are-
·
Mechanical and Production
·
Civil
·
Computer and IT
·
Metallurgy
·
Electrical, Instrumentation and ENTC
The selected papers will be divided in the above five
groups based on the content of the paper
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Participants must choose only one theme
and present their paper on only one relevant topic.
- Innovativeness of the topic under a particular
theme will be given credit.
- Original contribution to the paper will be
appreciated.
- Only pure technical papers would be considered
for short listing.
- Use your discretion to judge whether your
topic fits into the chosen theme.
- Opening
paragraph of abstract should state the link between the paper topic and the
theme chosen.
RULES:
There will be 2 rounds-
- Eliminations
- Finals
Eliminations:
For screening, a pre-event
abstract and the paper, in
standard format has to be
submitted. The paper should mailed at -paperpresentation@mind-spark.org
Any number of teams from a college can submit their
papers.
Standard
Paper format:
·
Font size - 12
·
Font - Times New Roman
·
1.5 line spacing
·
Soft copy should be in Microsoft Office (97 to 2003)
Abstract should not exceed 1.5 pages and Paper
should not exceed 15 pages.
The mail format should be as follows
·
Paper must be preceded by a cover page specifying the title of
the paper, college name, name of authors, branch, telephone numbers and e-mail
id.
·
Subject of the
mail should be the discipline under which the paper is
categorized.
·
The mail should contain:
1. Title – Theme of the paper.
2. Name – Of both authors
3. Phone no - Of both authors
4. Email id - Of both authors
5. Postal add – Of both authors
6. Paper and Abstract as attachments.
Finals:
·
A review committee will scrutinize the abstracts and the
accepted papers will be intimated to the authors.
·
Short listed teams will be informed by mail or by
telephone. A list of selected teams will be displayed on the website.
·
Short listed teams will be eligible to present their
papers.
·
All rights are reserved to the organizers to change
any or all of the above rules .
·
All changes will be highlighted on the website and
registered participants will be informed by e-mail.
·
The decision of
the judges and the organizers will be final and mandatory.
·
No changes in the soft copy will be entertained.
BASIC PRESENTATION RULES:
The timing system will proceed as follows:
·
A signal will be given at the beginning of the
presentation.
·
A warning signal will be given at the end of 10 minutes
·
A stop signal will be given at the end of 12 minutes. The
student should stop speaking when the stop signal is given. The judges will
assess negative marking if the participant continues to speak beyond the 12
minute time limit.
·
3 minutes will be reserved for the question-answer
session.
The following equipment will ordinarily be available:
o Computer with
MS-Office-2003 provided with CD drive and USB port. Floppies will not be
accepted.
o
LCD projector and screen
o
Overhead projector
o
Podium
o
Blackboard.
o
Laser pointer
·
The presentation should preferably be made using
Microsoft Office 2003 applications. If otherwise, bring the set-up of the
software you require.
·
Writing board, writing materials shall also be provided
during the event.
·
Participants are required to submit 3 hard copies and one
soft copy of their paper at the time of reporting.
TEAM SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum
2 authors are permitted per paper.
ELIGIBILITY:
All engineering students with a valid identity card
of their respective educational institutes are eligible to participate in paper
presentation competition. M. Tech. students are not allowed to take part.
REGISTRATION:
Registration fee for the event is
Rs.100. The amount can be paid in
cash or Demand draft.
D.D details are as follows:-
D.D should be in favor of - COLLEGE OF ENGG.-MINDSPARK
Send your D.D by post to following address:-
MindSpark Office, Student Gymkhana,
College of Engineering,
Pune
Wellesly Road,
Shivajinagar, PUNE - 411005.
Write your Name, Event details ,College name, Your contact number behind the
Demand draft.
