Science and Technology Presentation

Agenda Objectives Steps to take Topic Selection Organization Research Assessment

Objectives: To inform, explain, describe, enlighten the audience about a science and technology related topic To give a presentation in a well-organized way with a proper introduction, body and conclusion referring to literature To limit the speech according to the given time constraint (6 minutes)

Steps to take: Use the science and technology presentation planning sheet (available on the mld website) Get feedback on your outline Submit your informative topic to the MLD webpage to make reservations for the final Upload your presentation slides to Turnitin

Topic Selection Specific Focus Feasible concerning the time limits Researchable

Some sample topics: Two ways in which digital reading is changing our brains Two main problems which social media has helped solve Two main world problems video gaming can help solve Two main differences between human brain and computers Two main reasons for using animal tissue in humans Two advantages of a 3D password

Some sample topics: Two advantages of anonymous communication Two uses of airport/ logistics/ military/ mining/ ... simulators Two advantages of eye-movement based computer interaction Two advantages of global wireless e-voting Two advantages of multitouch technology Two main usage areas of online video streaming Two types of Tsunami warning systems

Topics to avoid (also available on the mld website) Electric cars Driverless cars Car safety technologies UAVs / Drones Maglev trains 3-D technology Computer / video games Cloud computing Renewable energy – solar & wind Nuclear energy Artificial intelligence Wi- fi/ Li fi/ LED Bitcoin Virtual / augmented reality Biodiesel Recycling GMOs Cyber crimes Robotic surgery Technology in medicine Online education E- books Cloning Smart homes Smart phones Internet of things Sorry!

Organization patterns: Classification Chronology Cause/ Effect Reason/ Result Advantages/ Disadvantages Comparison/ Contrast Problem/ Solution

Faulty outlines Google Glass Heat Isolation in Buildings What How it works? Uses Heat Isolation in Buildings Advantages for individuals Advantages for our world

Faulty outlines: Introduction to Green Energy The historical roots The Meaning The Effects in Turkey

Good outlines 3 Main Reasons Behind Apple’s Success Innovation Experience Marketing Advantages of Mobile Devices in Engineering Education Interactive Classrooms Interactive Laboratories

Reliable sources: published sources with a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy found in university, faculty or departmental libraries specialist journals or newspapers of agreed high repute government reports reports by independent commissions or organizations of inquiry. Eg: The World Health Organization (WHO), The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published theses the Internet  reputable author, publisher and domain name

Assessment:

Minimum 2 sources Sources here are ok but min 2 in the body

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