- Form into groups of four or five.
- Pick a region, question, puzzle or topic to investigate.
- Topic must be related to something we have covered in class so far
- Topic must not simply regurgitate class material
- Topic must have some relevance to modern, everyday issues
- Twenty minutes
- Do more than just talk at your classmates.
- Work together outside class.
- Involve all group members.
Assessment
- Graded by your classmates and myself.
- I will work closely with you to make sure you’re on the right track.
- 10% of Final Grade
- 2/3 professor's score
- 1/3 class score
Schedule
- Project 1: February 5
- Project 2: February 12
- Project 3: March 21
- Project 4: April 18
Tips
- Do not rely on PowerPoint or Keynote.
- If you do use presentation software, don't put too much information on your slides.
- It should never take an audience member more than ten seconds to read your slide.
- Engage and interact with your audience.
- Make eye contact.
- Ask questions.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm.
- Have fun!
- Audio/Video is okay, but not too much
- Thirty second clips
- Only to reinforce your presentation, not to define it
- Speak slowly and e-nun-ci-ate.
- Rehearse your presentation ahead of time, preferably with an audience.
- Mind the time.
- Design your presentation to fit within the time constraints.
- Recognize that interaction with the audience may expand or contract the length of your presentation.
- Have an auxiliary plan should you go under or over time.
Rubric
The rubric below is the guide by which you will assess your fellow students (and by which they will assess you). You may also download a higher quality version.
