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This document explains the goal and dynamic of IVUL paper discussion meeting. Please read the suggestions if you are interested in participating.

Goal

Gather to discuss the methodology or approach of a particular paper. This is also an excellent opportunity to practice soft-skills such as paper reading and paper summarization.

Dynamic

  • Before the meeting

    One week before the meeting, a proponent proposes a pool of papers. All the attendees must pick and read one paper before the meeting.

  • The day of the meeting

    A random person is selected as moderator to lead the discussion of the paper that she picks. More details below.

Suggestions

How to read a paper?

Take a look at this suggestion. If you do the second pass, we expect to have a great time (if the paper allows it). Well written papers and well-trained readers, won’t require “an expert” to have a good discussion.

Moderator role

  • Her participation is limited to 10min. Her main role is to incentivize the discussion and manage interventions.
  • What to do during the 10mins?
    • Tell us the answers for the five C questions.
    • Tell us what you learn and what you find interesting.
    • Feel free to use the blackboard or YouTube videos (as long as it doesn’t consume the time for discussion).
  • What to do on the next 30-45mins?
    • Open the discussion with parts that you did not understand.
    • Explain the paper for people that didn't read it. Don't take the burden, make use of people who read the paper.
    • Ask the proponent for departing words.

Proponet role

  • Read selected papers before the meeting. This is your opportunity to make all the group read about topics that you consider relevant. Don’t waste it!
  • Prepare a 5 mins intervention to explain your interest in both papers. Explain the relevance of the paper in their field, etc.

General rules

  • This is a group activity. Be a good citizen; our attitude shows our commitment to the group.
  • Take advantage of this opportunity to practice soft-skills. How to read a paper, how to ask questions, how to organize a panel.
  • Research emerges from connecting dots far apart. If you read from other silos, the chances are that the dots won't be trivial to join i.e. the opposite of incremental research.
  • The group reading is not going to solve your research. We better keep reading by ourselves outside of it as well.