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Unit 2 Presentation

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  Good Presentation Elements 1. Clear Structure Begin with an engaging introduction, follow with a well-organized body, and end with a memorable conclusion. Use a logical flow to connect ideas. 2. Effective Visuals Relevant images, graphs, or charts will be added. There is a minimum of text on the slides. Bullet points and keywords only. 3. Engaging Delivery Clear and confident enunciation. Relevant gestures, eye contact, including audience. 4. Relevance The material covered is appropriate to the audience's interests and level of understanding. Pay close attention to the subject and avoid irrelevant information. 5. Time Management Keep to the time and pace the presentation accordingly. 6. Preparation Consider possible questions and prepare appropriate answers. Be sufficiently prepared to avoid stammering during the presentation. Characteristics of a Poor Presentation 1. Lack of Structure There is no introduction or conclusion, thus confusing the audience. The ideas are just 'ju...

Intellectual Property in University Learning and Teaching

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Intellectual Property (IP) is a legal concept that refers to creations of the mind—such as inventions, artistic works, designs, symbols, and names—that are protected by laws to grant creators exclusive rights.  When engaging in academic projects, students often need to use images from various online sources, so it is important to properly credit all artworks and images following APA conventions. Ethical Use of AI Ethics in AI concern responsible use of the systems of artificial intelligence in concert with human values, societal norms, and laws. Some critical issues concerning ethical AI include: 1. Transparency Clearly indicate whether or not AI is being used. There should be transparency about the decisions made by AI systems. 2. Fairness and Non-Discrimination Bias elimination in AI algorithms so as not to perpetrate injustices based on individual race, gender, age, or other characteristics. Regular auditing of the AI systems for their equitable outcomes. 3. Privacy and Data Pro...

Power of listening

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  Power of Listening William Ury draws on the power of listening to develop trust, resolve conflicts, and have successful negotiations. He indicates that listening is a process of active comprehension and validation of others' perspectives to allow connection and collaboration to take place. In actual fact, when we genuinely hear from others, underlying interests can be found, tensions can be reduced, and solutions which work for everyone can be created.