The Primary Difference Between a Colloquium and a Panel Discussion

question 4

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a colloquium and a panel discussion is:

• A) A colloquium is typically moderated by a facilitator; a panel discussion is not.
• B) A panel discussion allows for a question-and-answer session with the audience; a colloquium does not.
• C) The emphasis of a colloquium is a summary of research papers; a panel discussion typically does not include this.
• D) The participants of a colloquium typically sit at different tables, with different topics per table; participants of a panel typically sit at one table and share a topic.

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