1. The First Year Review Process
Rebecca Brennan

2. Firstly…..

3. Consider it an informative ‘chat’

4. Who was it with and what did it involve?
Two research staff members at your institute
Normally have expertise that are relevant to your project
Present your project to them – show off your knowledge!
Chat about your work to date
Discuss options for your future work
Review your development
1.5 hour long maximum

5. How did I prepare? Wrote my first year report – literature review
Organised my review session with my reviewers
Gave a copy of my report to my reviewers two weeks before we met
Prepared a presentation – 15 to 20 minutes long
Practised my presentation
Relaxed

6. My Presentation Layout
Project Overview
Include a timeline
Project Aims
Be clear
Provide a breakdown
Introduction
Main section
Show off your knowledge!
Current lab work methods
Explain your methods clearly
Lab work results to date
Key results
Future work
Structured breakdown

7. Tips and Advice
Finish your report before the deadline – give your supervisors ample time to review it
Print a copy of your report for your reviewers, and give it to them personally
Contact your reviewers to organise your review date
Prepare a 15 to 20 minute presentation – clear and concise
Practise, practise, practise your presentation
Understand your project
Prepare to be asked about the future of your project

8. Finally…..