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The purpose of this presentation is three-fold: i)
- to make yourself and your project known to, and obtain feedback from, faculty—including but also beyond those with whom you have studied and/or will have as advisers)—before you go out into the field to undertake the major portion of your research;
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- to obtain practice in making a short, effective summary of your work-in-progress, comparable to what you might need to produce for a fellowship application or interview;
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- to familiarize yourself with the projects being undertaken by your peers so as to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.
The following guidelines may be helpful:
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