English for Science
Speaking
1. Common topics for classroom discussions and presentations
- Effects of GMO products on environmental conservation
- Should the internet be regulated?
- Development of a 5G network system
- Impact of plastics in the environment
- The usefulness of bacteria to human
- How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
- Impact of overpopulation on the environment
- Ways to conserve the endangered species
- Compare and contrast bacteria and viruses
- How does a rocket maintain its course when on a space mission?
- Does social media enhance immorality among people?
- Do other planets of the universe support life?
- Development of self-driving cars
- How has the COVID pandemic changed the daily habits of people in your country?
- Why do some people remember dreams and others don't? Is it related to mental health?
- How changes in daily habits can help to reduce greenhouse gas?
- Does encouraging eco-tourism help protect the environment?
References
https://owlcation.com/academia/100-Science-Argument-Essay-Topic-Ideas
2. Design of a successful presentation
Design slides like academic paragraphs using PEE:
- Point – As the title of your slides
- Evidence – As the points of your slides
- Explanation – As your speech in the presentation
Make the evidence visual:
PowerPoint is a visual medium; its purpose is to help an audience visualise what the speaker is saying. The purpose of a presentation should not be information transfer, it should be about enabling understanding and encouraging further action or research.
The best way to make your slides more visual is to use images and diagrams as the evidence to support or illustrate your main point (your slide title). For example, if you want to show the results of a survey, pie charts or line charts are useful figures to display such information.
Microsoft has offered several templates for academic presentation. They are available at this link.