It is recommended that organizers request a copy of the author's oral presentation prior to the conference. The organizer should review the presentation for:
Content
If the author has written a paper, does the presentation effectively cover and communicate the key findings of the written paper? If there is no written paper, does the presentation clearly provide the information the presenter needs to convey?Legibility
Has the presenter used appropriate colors and readable fonts? See Quick Guide to Slide Design for more guidelines.Commercialism
The use of company logos or trade names should be avoided on any audiovisual aids used in conjunction with your SAE presentation. Presentations at SAE meetings are intended to discuss technical issues with the audience. Commercialization is not permitted. Your company affiliation will be included in your introduction.
Oral Presentation Evaluation
Presenters at SAE conferences are eligible for Outstanding Oral Presentation Awards. All oral presentations (exclusive of brief discussions as in panel sessions) will be evaluated by means of rating forms distributed at random to the audience. Criteria are:
Oral Presentation Quality - Was the speaker prepared, enthusiastic, and persuasive? Was the information delivered clearly?
Visual Presentation Quality - Were the slides and other visual aids clear and readable highlights of the main points?
Value of Content - Was the material presented of significant value?
The Session Chair is asked to collect the forms and return them to SAE staff following the session. The score is an overall rating of the presentation, considering each of the above categories.