- 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 be about something that occurred between 1945 and 2005
- Twenty minutes
- Do more than just talk at your classmates.
- Work together outside class.
- Involve all group members.
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 over.
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: September 14Project 2: September 21Project 3: October 10Project 4: October 24Project 5: November 9Project 6: November 16
Rubric
By referring to the rubric below, you can conceive of the grade you will earn for your presentation. You may also download a higher quality version.
