1In this seminar, a tutor discusses an upcoming group presentation with two of her engineering students.
2Their topic is whether governments should increase funding for fusion research rather than for established renewables.
3Daniel initially proposed quoting a famous magazine article, but the tutor questioned its academic credibility.
4She pointed out that it was not the conclusions of a source but the quality of its evidence that mattered most.
5Priya had assumed the international reactor project in France would be finished within the current decade.
6The tutor corrected her, noting that the schedule had been revised several times since construction began.
7The first plasma was originally expected years ago, though it is now planned considerably later.
8Daniel then suggested comparing public investment in fusion with spending on wind and solar power.
9The tutor approved of the idea, but warned them not to present the two technologies as simple rivals.
10She recommended that they interview a researcher from the physics department to provide a balancing perspective.
11Before the meeting ended, they divided the sections and agreed to share drafts the following week.
12Their final presentation is due at the very end of term, shortly after the reading week finishes.