It is essential that chemists develop
strong oral communication
skills. At the undergraduate level, this requires students to build
confidence in their ability to speak without a script and to utilize
graphics effectively. We have developed a short activity that helps
address common presentation issues such as overuse of text and reading
verbatim off slides. The three-minute slide activity is an engaging
exercise for the students and is easy for instructors to implement.
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