Presentations Due 4/2

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:

·         You have the autonomy to present any way that you would like.

·         Remember that if you are using Power Point, please limit the amount of information on the slides and instead use note cards

·         Avoid directly reading from slides, face your audience, be prepared and evenly distribute your time among your group members

·         I am looking for a reasonable, convincing, and challenging argument/s

·         Follow the classical model of argumentation: Thesis/Evidence/Support/Conclusion

·         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