This presentation is a means for you to involve the class in the issues that are important to you, and to sharpen your verbal skills. Remember, no one likes a dull presentation. This exam will be designed to probe your understanding of the issues and principles developed in the course. The questions will allow you to show that you have successfully integrated the different aspects of theory and model building. This is by design.
Scientists communicate in writing.
The main other way is in short, public, oral presentations. That is why you will give an oral presentation of your work in this class. The object of these assignments is to teach you scientific communication while measuring your mastery of the subject. Modeling critique due. Throughout this course, both in and out of class, your input will be appreciated and most valuable.