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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.

Academic Integrity at the Royal University of Bhutan

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According to the Royal University of Bhutan’s Wheel of Academic Law , academic integrity is a core principle aimed at maintaining honesty, fairness, and responsibility in all academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty is considered if student attempt unfair advantage in any assignments. For instance: 1. Collusion: This is unauthorized collaboration of students on assignments or projects where work submitted is misstated as individual work. 2. Commissioning: Outsourcing academic work through contracting with a third party to carry out work. Examples are paying someone to complete your assignment, using essay-writing services, or submitting it as your own. 3. Duplication: When a student submits work, or a substantial part thereof, as if completed for other assignments without the permission of the instructor and also termed self-plagiarism. 4. False Declaration: Making fraudulent claims among others on the basis of a non-existent sickness or personal situation regarding missed deadlines, ac...

Unit 1 Academic Standards

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  Introduction to Academic Standards Academic standards are clear expectations that define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level in specific subjects. Academic skills: Listening🎧, SpeakingπŸ—£️, Reading πŸ“–and Writing✍️ ~Study skills such as note-taking, academic reading & writing, using references and doing oral presentation allows student to understand and express language necessary for every academic settings. Therefore, all the skills need to be combined and incorporated into the teaching and learning process.                                                  Academic Integrity Academic integrity includes acting with honesty, fairness, trust and responsibility. If we found student practicing such behavior than it is referred to as; Cheating 1. Copying answers from another student during an exam. 2. Submitting someone else’s work...

Unseen Pain

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  A time when joy would fill my days,πŸ’“ As I was the happiest girl in every way.πŸ€ Holding my hand, my father dear,🫢 Taught me to stand, banishing my fear.✊ I long for my mother's gentle grace,πŸ‘€ A smile that lit up our happy place.πŸ˜„✨ In the home where laughter used to roam,πŸ€£πŸ’” Those memories of love I'll forever own.❤️‍πŸ”₯ Dearest daddy, you showed me how,πŸ‘ To find my feet, to take that vow.πŸ’ͺ Yet, in another lesson so profound,πŸ’” I learned to kneel, from you, I found.🫡☝️ Once you wiped my tears with care,🀧 Now you're the source of my despair.πŸ˜– You taught me happiness so true,😁✨ But left me unprepared for the blues.😢‍🌫️πŸ’” Strength you imparted, that I know,πŸ‘Š Yet weakness's face I never did show.πŸ€• You shared life's lessons far and wide,πŸ˜ŽπŸ’¨ But living without you, I still confide.πŸ‘Ύ Have I fallen short, let you down,πŸ˜₯ Failed as a daughter, wearing a frown?😣 You gave me life's truths, in abundance they grew, Yet, without you, I navigate life's hu...