Research Seminar II
SBP 8121
Course Description
One-hour seminar. Review of current research work in wood science and technology; the scientific method; philosophy of research. This course focuses on oral communication skills.
What can I expect to learn in this course?
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How to prepare and deliver seven different types of oral presentations.
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How to provide constructive feedback and effectively evaluate oral presentations.
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How to design an academic poster for conference presentations.
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How to ask and field questions at an academic conference.
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How to present topics on responsible conduct of research.
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How to communicate effectively at job interviews.
Topics
Oral Presentation Types
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Impromptu presentations
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Demonstrative presentations
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Whiteboard presentations
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Flip chart presentations
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PowerPoint presentations
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Video presentations
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Academic poster presentations
Communication Skills
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How to give a conference presentation.
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How to effectively critique oral presentations and provide constructive feedback.
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How to ask and field questions at academic conferences.
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How to communicate in a job interview.
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How to manage speaking anxiety.
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How to keep an audience engaged.
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How to make an academic poster.
RCR Topics
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Peer review
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Authorship
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Research ethics
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Conflicts of interest
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Safe lab practices
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Data acquisition and management
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Data sharing and ownership
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Mentoring
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Collaboration
Face-to-face
(Starkville Campus)
Classroom
Online Public Speaking Tutorials
Oral Presentation Practice
Final Poster Presentation
Instructor
Since 2001, Dr. Owens has been involved in the global marketing and sourcing of wood products. Fluent in Japanese, he has lived abroad for eight years in East Asia and the Middle East. He holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Minnesota, a master's degree in East Asian languages from UCLA, and a doctoral degree in forest resources from Mississippi State University. He teaches courses in wood anatomy and forest products marketing and conducts research on lumber properties, nondestructive testing, and computer vision applications for wood identification.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Sustainable Bioproducts
Mississippi State University
Contact
Email & Phone:
Tel: +1-662-325-6698
Address:
Dept. of Sustainable Bioproducts
201 Locksley Way
Starkville, MS 39759