I need a powerpoint for my final presentation which need to last 10 minutes for the presentation

“Where We Stand” Presentation

INSTRUCTIONS

Format

• ion, 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.

Questions

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:
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.

Questions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Accessing Online Resources at the MDC Library 1)To access primary resources go to the mdc library page: https://mdc.edu/learning-resources/ 2) In the search bar, type in the topics that you want to explore and filter by either title or subject.

3) You will get a page that looks like this. You should sign in using your MDC credentials. 4) On the left sidebar, under Availability, be sure to always checkmark the “Peer-Reviewed Journals” to ensure the sources are reliable. It is recommended that you also filter the resource type and constrain your search to articles (these are primary research) and review articles (this

is secondary research). It is very likely that you will also want to filter by subject. Apply the filters to narrow your search results. When you find a resource that you wish to use ALWAYS download the PDF. Make a new folder on your computer that is specific to this project and save all PDFs in this folder. You do not want to lose these.

How to read primary articles Start with the Abstract: Begin by reading the abstract. This concise summary provides an overview of the study's objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. It's a quick way to gauge whether the paper is relevant to your interests. Dive into the Introduction: Move on to the introduction section. Here, you'll find the background information, the research question, and the significance of the study. This section sets the stage for understanding the context of the research. Focus on Results and Discussion: For a more comprehensive understanding, concentrate on the results and discussion sections. In the results section, you'll find the key findings presented in tables, figures, or graphs. The discussion section interprets these results, placing them in the broader context of existing knowledge. Look at the Conclusion: Read the conclusion for a summary of the main findings and their implications. This section often discusses the broader significance of the research. Skip the Methods (Unless Replicating the Study): As introductory biology students, you may choose to skip the methods section unless you plan on replicating the study. The methods typically provide detailed information on how the research was conducted and can be quite technical. Examine References: Check the references section to identify related works. This is a valuable resource for further exploration and understanding of the topic. Take Notes: While reading, take notes on key points, important findings, and any questions or thoughts you may have. This will help you retain information and contribute to class discussions. Consult Your Textbook: If you come across terms or concepts you're unfamiliar with, don't hesitate to consult your biology textbook or other reliable resources. Understanding foundational concepts will enrich your comprehension of the paper. Practice Regularly: Reading academic papers is a skill that improves with practice. The more papers you read, the more comfortable and adept you'll become at extracting valuable information. Consult with Claude.ai: It is recommended that you upload the paper into claude.ai. This is an artificial intelligence tool that is free to use and can be used to summarize academic papers. USER BEWARE! Claude.ai is not perfect. While it may be a useful tool, it may inaccurately summarize papers and should only be used as a tool to check your understanding of the paper but not as the primary and/or only way of reading the paper.

Important Due Dates April 3 7:30PM: 1 point Submit your topic. April 10 7:30PM: 1 point Submit citations for at least 10 references. April 17 7:30PM: 1 point Submit a draft of your PowerPoint presentation and be ready to practice the oral presentation in front of your colleagues. April 22 and 24 7:30PM: 9 points Present your final presentation. You must be ready when called upon or you will not get credit Total project value = 12 points

Grading Rubric Below is the rubric I will use to evaluate your presentations. Criteria 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrates a deep understanding of the current issue in biology, including the causes, impacts, and relationships with society. Provides thorough and accurate information. Shows a satisfactory understanding of the current issue in biology, including some causes, impacts, and relationships with society. Provides mostly accurate information. Demonstrates a limited understanding of the current issue in biology, with minimal discussion of causes, impacts, and relationships with society. Provides inaccurate or incomplete information. Presentation Skills Engages the audience with clear and concise communication. Uses appropriate language and tone. Presents information in a logical and organized manner. Utilizes visual aids effectively. Engages the audience with mostly clear and concise communication. Uses mostly appropriate language and tone. Presents information in a somewhat logical and organized manner. Utilizes visual aids adequately. Does not effectively engage the audience with unclear or disorganized communication. Uses inappropriate language and tone. Presents information in a confusing or unstructured manner. Utilizes visual aids minimally or ineffectively. Critical Thinking Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills by analyzing the topic from multiple perspectives. Provides insightful connections between historic events, stakeholders, technology, decisions, etc. and the current issue. Utilizes evidence to support arguments. Demonstrates some critical thinking skills by analyzing the topic from different perspectives. Provides connections between historic events, stakeholders, technology, decisions, etc. and the current issue. Utilizes some evidence to support arguments. Demonstrates limited critical thinking skills. Fails to provide meaningful connections between historic events, stakeholders, technology, decisions, etc. and the current issue. Lacks evidence to support arguments. Total Points: 9

Use of Artificial Intelligence In the ever-evolving landscape of research and technology, it is essential to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, to enhance the quality and efficiency of your presentation. When incorporating AI tools into your project, please adhere to the following guidelines: Use of Claude.ai, ChatGPT, and Gamma: a. Claude.ai is recommended as a tool for summarizing academic papers. b. ChatGPT can be employed for taking notes, outlining and refining your writing, and drafting a script. c. Gamma can be used to draft a PowerPoint presentation with your notes. d. While these tools are beneficial, consider them as supplementary aids, not substitutes for thorough reading, understanding, and writing. AI WILL LIE TO YOU. You are the mechanism of quality control and quality assurance. Citation of AI Tools: Clearly state if you are using any AI tools in your research or analysis. This should be done by citing the AI tools in the references section of your presentation. AI Tool Limitations: AI tools have limitations such as potential biases or inaccuracies. Therefore, to reiterate, these should be used only as a tool to supplement, and not replace, your reading, understanding, and writing. Consultation with Library Staff: If you have questions about the appropriate use of AI tools or need guidance on citing them, consult with library staff.