Group
Presentation INSTRUCTIONS: Part 1
You and your peers will conduct a
10-minute oral presentation (Groups of 4: 15 min). Your focus will be to
analyze and construct a formal argument on a reading that we will do this
semester. The reading will lend itself to an open interpretation.
You will be evaluated on your group’s ability to present a relevant,
convincing, reasonable argument that will persuade me, along with your
audience. You will also be evaluated on your use and implementation of
rhetorical tools and terms discussed in class. This assignment is worth
20% of your grade. EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE and PRESENT. Failure to
participate may result in failing the course.
RUBRIC/Grading Criteria:
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You have the autonomy to present any way that
you would like.
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Remember that if you are using Power Point,
please limit the amount of information on the slides and instead use note cards
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Avoid directly reading from slides, face your
audience, be prepared and evenly distribute your time among your group members
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I am looking for a reasonable, convincing, and
challenging argument/s
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Follow the classical model of argumentation:
Thesis/Evidence/Support/Conclusion
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Be prepared for rebuttals or opposing views
“Remember that the very reason for
engaging in argument is to try and resolve a disagreement, to show that one
claim is more deserving of acceptance than other claims. To succeed in this
goal, you need to do more than present compelling evidence; you must also show
why your challengers’ views (together with the evidence they present) are
either incorrect or flawed” (p.7).
· Outside
sources are welcomed but are not necessary
· The
presentation is time sensitive so make sure that you present within the time
parameters
PRESENTATION
PROMPT
As a group, your assignment will be
to critically think about the feature article from New York Times titled: He
Helped Build an Artists’ Utopia. Now He Faces Trial for 36 Deaths There. As
a group you will discuss the case according to the article details and come up
with your own verdict. As a group you will present a formal argument where you
will examine the case along with the evidence provided and attempt to influence
and persuade your audience with a reasonable and logical debate. Think of this
as a courtroom setting where you will make a case to deliver a
sentencing. Use the rhetorical tools discussed in class to deliver a
quality argument. Please follow the presentation instructions and if you
have any question leave me a comment on blogger.
PRESENTATIONS DUE: 4/2
