Professor Edward, could I have a talk with you about the oral presentation?
OK. Was there something about the requirements you didn't understand?
No. I just don't think I can do it.
You don't think you'll be ready in time?
I'm not here to ask for more time. In fact, it's because I'll get very nervous in front of people. It's a problem I've had since I was a child.
I see. There has to be some way we can deal with it.
I could write a paper instead. Some of my teachers in high school let me do that.
But if I let you do that, I'd be opening myself up to the blame of unfair treatment. Well, would you be nervous if you gave the presentation in front of a video camera?
You mean recorded with a camera and then show it to the class? It might work. Actually, that's a great idea. I could do it over and over again until I got it perfect. But the other students, won't they...
Well, I'll have some explaining to do. I think they'll understand.