Please note: The tool outlined is NOT directly supported by CITAL.
Background Story
Mia, an undergraduate student in Environmental Science, needs to prepare a 10-minute class presentation on “Sustainable Waste Management in Hong Kong.”
She uses a “ChatGPT + Gamma” workflow to build a professional slide deck efficiently.
ChatGPT (for outline generation) + Gamma (for slide creation)
1. Use ChatGPT to generate a structured outline
Input a prompt in ChatGPT (via
chatgpt.ln.edu.hk)that clarifies your presentation topic, duration, and required structure. Mia’s prompt focused on academic logic and conciseness:
“I’m a university student preparing a 10-minute academic presentation on ‘Sustainable Waste Management in Hong Kong.’ Please generate a clear, concise outline with 6–8 slides (fit for a 10-minute talk). Include the following sections: Introduction (topic background + research question), Current Status of Waste Management in HK, Key Challenges, 2–3 Sustainable Solutions, Case Study (local example), and Conclusion (key takeaways + future outlook). Keep each section’s content brief (1–2 bullet points per slide) to fit presentation slides.”
2. Refine the outline
ChatGPT returns a logical outline—Mia reviews it to add course-specific details (e.g., mentions a theory from her textbook in the “Solutions” section) and removes any overly broad points. The final outline has 7 slides, perfectly matching her 10-minute time frame.
3. Import outline to Gamma & customise settings
- Visit Gamma and click “New Presentation” → Select “From Outline.”
- Paste the refined ChatGPT outline into the text box.
- Set slide count: Confirm “7 slides” (Gamma auto-distributes content to match the count).
- Choose a theme: Pick an academic-friendly style (e.g., “Minimalist Academic,” “Professional Blue”)—avoid overly flashy designs that distract from content.
4. Generate & fine-tune the slide deck
- Click “Generate” → Gamma creates a cohesive slide deck with aligned fonts, colours, and layout.
- Mia’s quick tweaks:
- Add course-specific data (e.g., “Hong Kong’s landfill waste reduced by 15% in 2023” from her lecture notes) to the “Current Status” slide.
- Replace Gamma’s generic icons with waste management-related ones (e.g., recycling symbol, compost bin) for relevance.
- Adjust text size for readability (ensure bullet points are no longer than 2 lines per point).
1. Introduction
- Background: Hong Kong’s waste crisis (landfill capacity, carbon emissions from waste)
- Research Question: How can Hong Kong adopt scalable sustainable waste management solutions?
2. Current Status of Waste Management in HK
- Key systems: Landfills, incineration, and recycling programs
- Data snapshot: 60% of waste still sent to landfills (2023 figures)
3. Key Challenges
- Low recycling rate (25% for household waste)
- Limited landfill space & high incineration carbon footprint
4. Sustainable Solution 1: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Core logic: Brands take responsibility for product packaging waste
- Global examples (e.g., South Korea’s EPR success)
5. Sustainable Solution 2: Community Composting Programs
- Local feasibility: Community gardens + government subsidies
- Environmental benefit: Reduces organic waste in landfills
6. Case Study: Tsuen Wan Community Composting Pilot
- Implementation: 500 households participating, 30 tons of organic waste diverted monthly
- Key takeaways: Community engagement is critical for success
7. Conclusion
- Summary: EPR + community initiatives = scalable solutions
- Future outlook: Need for policy support + student participation
- For ChatGPT prompts: Add “academic tone” and “slide-friendly (brief bullet points)” to ensure the outline is ready to import—no extra editing needed.
- Gamma theme choice: Stick to 2–3 colours (e.g., university brand colours + neutral tones) for a professional look; avoid more than 1 font type per slide.
- Time alignment: Aim for 1–2 slides per minute of presentation (e.g., 8 slides for an 8–10 minute talk) when setting slide count in Gamma.
