This blog does have to be a little more busy... people don't seem to be posting here much, or are like... repeating what other people have said.
I've noticed that everyone so far has been pretty good generally with eye contact... and all of us have to watch our "ums" a little bit... I got a comment saying I ummed too much, even though I noticed it and went "oops" internally afterwards.
Genetic modification seemed to be the hot topic of the day... I'm curious if people are more comfortable with the really informational presentations, or does it help more when social implications are tied in? What seems more comfortable from the audience point of view?
Posted by rude0055 at September 22, 2004 06:54 PMOne thing that several people have been doing is leaning on the counter/desk thing in front of them while giving their speech. This seems to make it easier to read off of one's notes, and doesn't look all that professional. Just a thought to keep in mind.