Seminar format

Below are some suggestions for how to have a productive, interactive paper discussion seminar. They're not rules, but it helps us all out to follow these tips.

In this paper discussion seminar we will

• Read 1-2 papers each week
• Discuss the overall content of the paper, look at the figures and analyse them, identify the strengths and weaknesses, and learn to “digest” a scientific journal article
• Select one person in advance to lead the discussion each week

The discussion leader should

• Put together 1-2 slides to provide an overview of the paper(s)
• Present slides for all figures in the paper describing only what is shown on the figures
• Guide us through the paper and encourage questions/curiosity

The participants should

• READ THE PAPER!
  • Make sure you leave time to read the paper in detail and look up uncertain terms, concepts, etc.
• Come prepared with 2-3 questions, basic or detailed - Many of us will be uncertain about parts of the paper, we can only learn by discussing sources of confusion
• ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!
• Be prepared to actively particpate in the discussion