310249: Seminar and Technical

Communication
(Guidelines and Log Book)

Third Year Computer Engineering

Year 2023 - 2024

Seminar ID:

Name of Student:

Mobile No.: e- Mail ID:

Seminar Title :

Seminar Guide :

Area of the Seminar:

Department of Computer Engineering

Progressive Education Society's
Modern College of Engineering, Pune-05.
Affiliated to
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
 General Instructions

1. Students should enter the correct information in the work book.

2. Get all entries verified by respective seminar guide. No changes are to be made

without seminar guide’s permission.

3. Students should report to their respective guides as per the schedule and the

visit log is to be maintained in the work book.

4. Follow all deadlines and submit all documents strictly as per prescribed

formats.

5. The work book should be produced at the time of all discussions and

presentations.

6. The work book must be submitted to Seminar coordinator/ guide/ department

/ College after successful examination.

7. All documents and reports are to be prepared in Latex only (All the formats
specifications provided adheres to MS Word but consequently applicable to final
seminar report published using Latex)

8. Submit hard as well as soft copy as per guidelines

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This booklet is supportive document to rules and a regulation provided by
affiliated university curriculum providing recommendations, guidelines and is
record of all related activities associated with seminar. This booklet is provided
with the genuine intent to bring uniformity and to systematize the seminar work
and to keep the audit of the work undergone by each student.

Work Book Development Project

Project Institution Department of Computer Engineering
Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre, Nashik

Support & Guidance Dr. Gajanan K. Kharate,

Principal, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre,
Nashik
Concept and Design Dr. Varsha. H. Patil
BoS Coordinator Computer Engineering , SPPU, Pune
Vice Principal, Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre,
Nashik
Coordinator Mrs. Swati A. Bhavsar
Assistant Professor,
Matoshri College of Engineering and Research Centre, Nashik

Technical 1. Dr. Madhavi Pradhan

Committee Members 2. Mr. Niranjan L. Bhale
3. Mr. Ranjit Gawande

Date 22nd February 2017

Version No. 1.0

Copyright Diary No.- 3869/2017-CO/L

(All rights reserved )

(For circulation at BoS Computer Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University only)
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 Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Computer Engineering
Program Educational Objectives
1. To prepare globally competent graduates having strong fundamentals, domain knowledge, updated
with modern technology to provide the effective solutions for engineering problems.
2. To prepare the graduates to work as a committed professional with strong professional ethics and
values, sense of responsibilities, understanding of legal, safety, health, societal, cultural and
environmental issues.
3. To prepare committed and motivated graduates with research attitude, lifelong learning, investigative
approach, and multidisciplinary thinking.
4. To prepare the graduates with strong managerial and communication skills to work effectively as
individual as well as in teams.
Program Outcomes
Students are expected to know and be able –
1. To apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, problem solving skills,
algorithmic analysis and mathematical modeling to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. To analyze the problem by finding its domain and applying domain specific skills
3. To understand the design issues of the product/software and develop effective solutions with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
4. To find solutions of complex problems by conducting investigations applying suitable techniques.
5. To adapt the usage of modern tools and recent software.
6. To contribute towards the society by understanding the impact of Engineering on global aspect.
7. To understand environment issues and design a sustainable system.
8. To understand and follow professional ethics.
9. To function effectively as an individual and as member or leader in diverse teams and interdisciplinar y
settings.
10. To demonstrate effective communication at various levels.
11. To apply the knowledge of Computer Engineering for development of projects, and its finance and
management.
12. To keep in touch with current technologies and inculcate the practice of lifelong learning.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

A graduate of the Computer Engineering Program will demonstrate-
PSO1: Professional Skills-The ability to understand, analyze and develop computer programs in the
areas related to algorithms, system software, multimedia, web design, big data analytics, and networking
for efficient design of computer-based systems of varying.
PSO2: Problem-Solving Skills- The ability to apply standard practices and strategies in software project
development using open-ended programming environments to deliver a qualit y product for business
success.

PSO3: Successful Career and Entrepreneurship- The ability to employ modern computer languages,
environments, and platforms in creating innovative career paths to be an entrepreneur, and a zest for
higher studies.

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 Prologue

Seminar is the first formal curricular activity at the UG level, where students are
supposed to exhibit their skills and knowledge by undertaking the study of the chosen topics.
For standardization in the process of Seminar conduction, an effort to provide comprehensive
and meticulous guidelines helping the learners to perform with respect to certain processes and
evaluation criteria.
The logbook will surely help the learner from the very first step of topic selection to the
final seminar delivery. Proper recording of the activities necessarily maintains the track of
progress of the learner along with neat and clear planning helping to proceed on the right path
and proper documents preparation. As per the individual learner’s domain interest the selected
topic can be explored with determined perspective and definite methodology helping the
learner to develop scientific and methodical approach in the study. In the course of the topic
exploration various skills are built, directly and indirectly contributing to the development of
learner.
The documentation provided in the form of the logbook will help to standardize the
process with phenomenal transparency in evaluation guidelines, giving fair idea to learner and
evaluator, minimizing the possibility to err. The documented logbook will hopefully answer even
the slightest queries those may arise during the whole process of the activity conduction during
the semester. So, it is our joint responsibility to stick to the basics to help the learner in
character building not solely aiming at the grade in performance but aiming at all-round
development in this regard.

Dr. Varsha H. Patil

Coordinator, Board of Studies (Computer Engineering)
SPPU, Pune 22nd February 2017.

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 Table of Contents

Sr. Description Page

No. No.

General Instructions i

Work Book Development Project ii

Computer Engineering PEO’s, PO’s and PSO iii

Prologue iv

1. About Seminar 1
a. Objectives and Outcomes
b. Guidelines for Selection of Seminar Topic
c. Guidelines for Evaluation
2. Copy of Synopsis 3

3. Record of Visit 4

4. Seminar Evaluation Sheet 5

5. Paper Presentation / Participation at Conference 6

6. Rubrics 7

Annexures

i. Format for Synopsis 8

ii. Format for Seminar Report 9

iii. Formats for Cover Page 11

iv. Formats for Certificate 12

v. Formats for Report Documentation 13

1. About Seminar
The word seminar is derived from the Latin word seminarium, meaning
"seed plot". It refers to a course of intense study relating to the student's
major intended for the improvement of technical knowledge of student. The
ability to articulate ideas is an important life skill which will be required
outside the academic world in the world of work, for interviews, consulting
experts, getting and understanding advice and giving work presentations
etc. Seminars give practice in these general skills and help students to
develop confidence. It is an important way of learning - by discussing and
questioning issues, students can clarify their own ideas and also learn from
each other. (Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminar)
Keeping this in mind each student of Third Year Computer
Engineering has to deliver the seminar under the head “SEMINAR AND
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION” that is Term Work of 50 marks in second
semester.
As per the individual learner’s domain interest the selected topic can
be explored with determined perspective and definite methodology helping
the learner to develop scientific and methodical approach in the study. In
the course of the topic exploration various skills are built, directly and
indirectly contributing to the development of learner.
To aid both student and faculty this booklet provides the guidelines
for preparation of topic, report, presentation, evaluation.

a. Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives -

To explore the basic principles of communication (verbal and non-

verbal) and active, empathetic listening, speaking and writing
techniques.
To expose the student to new technologies, researches, products,
algorithms, services

Outcomes -
On completion of the course, student will–
be able to be familiar with basic technical writing concepts and terms,
such as audience analysis, jargon, format, visuals, and presentation.
be able to improve skills to read, understand, and interpret material
on technology.
improve communication and writing skills

b. Guidelines for selection of Seminar Topic

Each student will select a topic in the area of Computer Engineering
and Technology preferably keeping track with recent
technological trends and development beyond scope of syllabus
avoiding repetition in consecutive years.
The topic must be selected in consultation with the institute guide.

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 Each student will make a seminar presentation using audio/visual aids
for duration of 20-25 minutes and submit the seminar report prepared
in Latex only.
Active participation at classmate seminars is essential.
Softcopy(CD) must include copy of synopsis, report, PPT, reference
material and related.

c. Recommended Guidelines for Evaluation

Panel of staff members along with a guide would be assessing the seminar
work based on these parameters-
Topic
Contents and Presentation
regularity, Punctuality and Timely Completion
Question and Answers
Report, Paper Presentation/Publication
Attendance and Active Participation.

(Kindly note that these guidelines provided for selection, evaluation,

presentation and documentation are recommended to follow. However it is
suggested to refer the guidelines prescribed in respective course of syllabus
by SPPU)

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2. Copy of Synopsis as per format (Annexure i)

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3. Record of Visit
Sr. No. Date Details of Discussion/ Remark Signature of
Guide/ Seminar
In charge
1. Topic Finalization

2. Topic Finalization

3. Preparing draft of proposal of

seminar

4. Submission of Proposal

5. Preparing for presentation

6. Preparing for presentation

7. Seminar Report rough draft

Preparation

8. Seminar Report finalization

9. Seminar Report submission

10.

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 4. Seminar Evaluation Sheet (Internal)
Table 1.1 Evaluation Sheet
Sr. Conten Paper
No. ts and Publication
Presen Semi Attendance and
Punctuality Question
tation nar and Active Participation
and Timely and Total
(Table Repor participatio at Conference
Completion Answers
1.2) t n (Bonus)

25 05 10 05 05 05 50

1.

# To be filled by guide/ authorities

Whether the seminar is delivered as per
schedule(yes/ no):
(If no, mention the reason)

Table 1.2 Contents and Presentation

Slide Verbal Skill Confidence Eye Contents

Preparation Contact Total

5 5 5 5 5 25

Name and Signature of Evaluation Committee:

1. Prof.

2. Prof.

Signature of Guide
[Name of Guide] Head

(Refer Rubrics – page number 08)

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5. Paper Publication/ Participation at Conference

Certificates/
Sr. Name of Organizer Date Prizes
No. won if any
1.

2.

3.

4.

Attach attested copy of certificate(s)

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 6. Rubrics
A) Contents and Presentation

Grade Excellent Very Good Fair Poor

(Grade Point) (10-9) (6-8) (3-5) (1-2)
Parameter

Slide Preparation

Verbal Skills

Confidence

Eye Contact

Contents

B) Overall performance

Grade Excellent Very Good Fair Poor

(Grade Point) (10-9) (6-8) (3-5) (1-2)
Parameter

Punctuality and Timely

Completion
Question and Answers

Attendance and Active

Participation

Seminar Report

Paper publication &

presentation

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Annexure i: Format for Synopsis

1) Cover Page:
Name of the Student:
Roll No: Branch: Email ID:
Mobile:
Title of the topic:
Area of topic
Abstract:
Abstract should be of approximately 200-300 words giving brief
introduction about the topic along with scope.
2) Briefs about Contents:
The contents shall follow abstract indicating the topics, sub
topics under consideration not exceeding two pages.
3) Applications areas, if any:
4) References / Bibliography
List of books/ web/ Journal/ Magazine etc referred.

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Annexure ii: Format for Seminar Report

Each student is required to write a comprehensive report about the seminar.

The report should be in the format as described below. It is important that
you adhere to these guidelines
A. Seminar report should be arranged as
1. Title Page with Title of the topic, Name of the candidate with Exam
Seat Number / Roll Number, Name of the Guide, Name of the
Department, Institution and Year & University
2. Seminar Approval Sheet/Certificate
3. Abstract and Keywords
4. Acknowledgements
5. Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of Tables and Nomenclature
6. Chapters Covering topic of discussion- Introduction with section
including organization of the report, Literature Survey/Details of
design/technology/Analytical and/or experimental work, if any/
…..,Discussions and Conclusions ,Bibliography/References
7. Plagiarism Check report
8. Report Documentation page

B. Preparation Format
1) Report Size: Limit your seminar report to preferably 25- 40
pages.
2) Footer: The footer “Department of Computer Engineering,
PESMCOE, P u n e ” should be included. It should be TIMES
NEW ROMAN 10 pt. and right justified.
3) Header: The header “Seminar Title” centered and page
numbers on right should be included. Start numbering from
Introduction.
4) Paper Size : A- 4 size bond paper
5) Margins : Mirrored
1. Top : 1 inch
2. Bottom : 1 inch
3. Inside : 1.25 inch
4. Outside : 1 inch
6) Line Spacing: 1.5 lines
7) Title of Chapter
i. Font : Arial (Bold face, capital)
ii. Size : 16 point Alignment : centered
8) All Topics Headings
i. First Order Heading : (for example – 1.
INTRODUCTION)
1. Font : Times New Roman (Bold Face)
2. Size : 14 point
ii. Second Order Heading: (for example – 1.1.
Evolution)
1. Font : Times New Roman ( Bold Face)
2. Size : 12 point

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 iii. Third Order Heading: (for example – 1.1.1. Image
Processing)
1. Font : Times New Roman (Normal Face)
2. Size : 12 point
9) Text:
i. Font : Times New Roman
ii. Size : 12 point

10) Figures and Tables:

i. Caption: (for figures below the figure and for tables
above the table)
1. Font : Garamond (Bold)
2. Size : 11 point
3. Alignment : Center
11) References:
i. Book
Author name(s), Book Title, Publisher, Copyright Year, page
nos. if any.
ii. Journal/ Magazine/ Periodical
Author name(s), paper name, Journal/ Magazine/
Periodical name, issue no., page nos.
iii. Web Resources
Complete URL including File name.

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Annexure iii: Format for Cover Page

Seminar Report
On

[Title of Seminar]
By

[Name of Student]

[Exam No:]

Under the guidance

of

[Name of the Guide]

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Progressive Education Society's
Modern College Of Engineering, Pune-05
Savitribai Phule Pune University
[2023-2024]
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 Annexure iv.: Certificate

Department of Computer
Engineering,
Progressive Education Society's
Modern College Of Engineering

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that [name of student] from Third Year …………

Engineering has successfully completed his / her seminar work titled ’’[

Name of Seminar Topic]” at PES Modern College of Engineering, Pune in

the partial fulfillment of the Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

[Name of Guide]
Guide Head of the Department Principal

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Annexure v: Report Documentation
Seminar Report Documentation

Report Code: CS-TE-Seminar 2023-2024 Report Number: <roll_no>

Report Title:
Address (Details):
PES Modern College of Engineering,
1186/A, Off J.M. Road, Shivaji nagar, Pune,
Maharashtra 411005

Author [with Address, phone, E-mail]:

Address

E-mail :
Roll: <Roll Number>
Cell No:

Year: 2022 – 2023

Branch: Computer Engineering

Key Words: <Keywords in the Report>

Type of Report Guides Complete

Report: Report Checked Name: Total
FINAL Checked By: Date: Copies

<Guide’s Complete 2
Name>
Abstract: <A Brief Abstract of the Seminar>

NOTE –
This table should not go beyond this page.
Scale down the Abstract if it does not fit in one page.
Take guide’s Signature in the “Report Checked By:” Cell and Date of
Signature in the “Seminar Report Checked Date:”
This page is the last page of the seminar report and is NOT to be
included in the “Page Count”

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