Is the question clearly stated?
Why is it economically/policy relevant to know the answer of the question?
Has someone (and if so, properly cite) attempted to answer this question in the past? Is it an original question (slides and project will undergo plagiarism software checks)
Does the question match Y and X?
Does the presentation include an estimating equation?
What is the dataset used? What type of data is it (panel, administrative)?
Are the variables carefully described?
What are the limitations of the data or question that might prevent answering the question?
Would OLS under or over estimate the effect of interest? Why?
In the second presentation, an identification strategy alternative to OLS and randomisation should be presented, also with its limitations.
Presentation structure
Polished slides with adequately written sentences
Critically engaging speaker showing an understanding of the subject.