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Project Description:
In this project, you will have the opportunity to research and present on a current issue in the field of biology. The goal of this project is to deepen your understanding of biological concepts and their real-world applications. Additionally, you will develop your presentation skills and
demonstrate your ability to synthesize information, think critically, and communicate to a diverse audience.
Objectives:
1. Research a current issue in biology.
2. Analyze the topic from multiple perspectives.
3. Synthesize information to form a well-rounded understanding of the issue.
4. Create an engaging and informative presentation.
5. Deliver a clear and compelling presentation to the general education biology class.
Project Guidelines:
1. Identify the topic: It may be useful to conduct a literature review and begin reading papers before choosing your topic to ensure that there is relevant and useful information. DUE Apr 3.
2. Research: Conduct extensive research on your topic. Use primary resources such as scientific journals, government reports, and reputable news articles to gather relevant information. Ensure that you properly cite all sources to maintain academic integrity. On this document, click "view" in the top toolbar, then checkmark "navigation pane". In the navigation pane, click on
"Accessing Online Resources at The MDC Library" to learn how to use the resources available to
you, then click "How to read primary articles" for instructions on how to read those sources.
Your deliverable for the research is a list of citations that you will use. To get full credit you
need a minimum of 10 references that are relevant to your topic. DUE Apr 10.
3. Identify the Issues: Analyze the causes, impacts, and relationships between your topic and society. Identify the main challenges and key stakeholders involved in these issues.
4. Analysis and Synthesis: Analyze the information you have gathered and identify key points, trends, and controversies surrounding the topic. Consider the implications of the issue on society, the environment, and the field of biology as a whole. Synthesize the information to
form a well-rounded understanding of the topic.
5. Presentation Creation: Create a visually engaging and informative presentation. You may use presentation software such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi. Include relevant images, graphs, and diagrams to enhance your presentation. Your presentation should be well-
structured, with clear headings and subheadings.
6. Supporting Evidence: Use primary resources to support your presentation. Cite relevant research studies, case studies, and expert opinions to strengthen the credibility of your arguments. Ensure that you properly reference all sources using IEEE citation style both in-text
and on the last slide. Click here for a reference on how to use IEEE citation style. Contact the library staff who can provide you with easy-to-use citation tools.
7. Presentation Delivery: Prepare yourself to deliver a clear and compelling presentation to the class. Practice your presentation multiple times to ensure you are confident and fluent in your delivery. Use appropriate body language, maintain eye contact, and engage the audience with your content. Aim for a presentation duration of 10 minutes. POWERPOINT DRAFT DUE Apr 17.
8. Q&A Session: After your presentation, be prepared to answer questions from your classmates and the instructor. Engage in thoughtful discussions and demonstrate your deep understanding of the topic.
9. Revise and Retrain: After the practice session, and based on feedback from your peers, consider revising your powerpoint slides and/or the presentation to create a clearer and more compelling story of where we stand on a current issue in biology.
10. Final Presentation: Final presentations will be on Apr 22 and Apr24. Presenters will be called upon randomly using a random number generator. Therefore, you must be prepared to present on either day.