Use Brief 1 Keiser University Angie Thomas The H

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Use Brief 1 Keiser University Angie Thomas The H

Your final assignment will consist of two parts – a class presentation and a paper (prepared in I-Search format). These will consist of the same subjects, just presented in two different manners.

Assignment:

Students will create a presentation to defend or argue against reading a particular novel. The presentation should be made as if addressing the board of education. Your selection should come from books are typically included on the “frequently challenged books” list.

Research and presentations should cover, at minimum, the following subjects:

$Brief biography of the author

$Discussion of work – not just a summary, but brief analysis

$Why is work typically challenged?

$Significance or not of author and/or work, both socially and historically – why should we or should we not be reading the work?

You should prepare and “Ignite” style of presentation. See the attached handout for details on the Ignite style. Briefly, it is a 5 minute presentation of 20 slides that advance automatically after 15 seconds.

The texts that are available to you must be researched by you. I must make sure that only one group is covering a text. It is first come, first served. Therefore, you must present your chosen text with proof it is a “frequently challenged book.”

What is Ignite?

Promoted under the slogan, “Enlighten us, but make it quick,” Ignite is a presentation format where a presenter speaks while slides advance automatically to support them. An Ignite presentation is exactly 5 minutes, and contains exactly 20 slides. The slides advance automatically after each slide is displayed for 15 seconds.

Ignite Presentations

Conventional presentation

Length

5 minutes

Varies

# of Slides

20

0 or more

Time per slide

15 seconds per slide

Varies from slide to slide

1. The Ignite style can prove much more fulfilling for an audience than the standard free-form presentation.

The Ignite presentation format is so short that it gives the audience just a taste; the presenter isn’t stuffing them full of information. A good Ignite presentation — like all good presentations — should leave an audience satisfied but still hungry for more.

2. The Ignite format emphasizes content decisions, not numbers of visuals or timing.

While the idea of speaking under such strict constraints may seem intimidating, the Ignite format helps a presenter eliminate some tough decisions about the execution of his or her speech. The speaker can instead spend time on making content-based choices. Spending much more time on speech content allows a speaker to pinpoint and explain the main idea as opposed to rambling aimlessly.

3. Preparation is mandatory.

Preparation is essential for any great presentation. Most of us, however, aren’t actually willing to put in the amount of preparation time it takes to resonate with our audiences. Even presenters who believe they can “wing it” are forced to prepare with the Ignite format. The extra practice and preparation leads to stronger speeches.

4. Ignite presentations respect audience time.

Many presenters ignore time limits. With a self-playing format that requires the extra element of practice and preparation, speakers are more likely to remain on track for time.

5. The Ignite format encourages concision.

With only 20 slides, a presenter must make important decisions about introduction, body, and conclusion. There is an emphasis on cutting and reducing, and this is always a good thing when it comes to presentations.

Slideshow Tips

A slideshow is a tool that helps enhance your presentation. Here are a few tips to make your slideshow great!

  • Keep It Simple. Use relevant images/photos and a few key words to capture the idea you’re trying to convey.
  • Bullets and Text. Avoid using lots of text. If necessary, use brief 1‐3 word statements.
  • Timing. Slides advance every 15 seconds, so avoid cramming too many topics or ideas into one slide. Instead, give yourself breathing room by spacing ideas and topics across multiple slides. You have 20 slides, so don’t be afraid to use them.
  • Image Credit. Give credit where credit is due by naming the image owner. If an image is copyrighted, then get permission from the image owner before using it.
  • Final conclusion Slide. Your last slide should be a final statement about the relevance of the topic you are discussing.

Presentation Tips

Here are some basic tips to help you rock your Ignite Presentation!

  • Connect. Make eye contact with the crowd, smile, and have a blast!
  • Body Language. Stand up straight, be proud, and be confident!
  • Tell A Story. Make it fun or memorable, and do not over think it!
  • Prepare. There is no need to memorize anything, but give your presentation to a friend or stand in front of a mirror and give the presentation to yourself. If your topic is familiar, do not over think it!

Dos and Don’ts

  • Do connect with the audience
  • Do have fun
  • Do ask for help if you need it
  • Don’t say “um” after every word
  • Don’t read off your slides
  • Don’t distract your audience by fidgeting


Presentation Grading Rubric:

Knowledge of Information – How well do you know the material? You are not expected to memorize all the information, but you should not be reading the material from your notes/paper or from a PowerPoint.

Breadth of Information – How much information are you presenting? Are you covering the important aspects of each section?

Depth of Information – How much detail are you going into?

Overall Presentation – How is the totality of the presentation? Is the presentation interesting? What audio/visual aids did you use?

The above will be used in consideration of the overall group grade; everyone in the group will receive the same grade.

Final Paper

The subject author chosen will also be the subject of the major final paper to be turned in the last day of class.

The final paper should be done in the form of an I-Search paper. An I-Search paper is written in four sections:

  • Introduction
  • What I Know, Assume or Imagine
  • The Search
  • What I Discovered

Introduction: The introduction should give the reader some indication of why you have chosen to write about this particular topic (in this case, author).

What I Know, Assume or Imagine: Before conducting any formal research, write a section in which you explain to the reader what you think you know, what you assume, or what you imagine about your topic. There are no wrong answers here.

The Story of My Search and Results: Test your knowledge, assumptions or conjectures by researching your topic thoroughly. Consult all the sources you can find such as books, magazines, newspapers, films, Internet, etc. Be sure to record all the information you gather and keep track of how you went about gathering the material.

Write up your search in a narrative form, relating the steps of your discovery process (this means that you are going to tell the story of what you did to research this topic and what you learned in the process). Do not feel obligated to tell everything (you don’t have to tell us the boring stuff), but highlight the happenings and facts you uncovered that were crucial to your hunt and contributed to your understanding of the information. This is where you should be integrating your sources into your paper.

What I Discovered (Reflections of My Search): After concluding your search, compare what you thought you knew, assumed or imagined with what you actually discovered; assess your overall learning experience, and offer some personal commentary about the value of your discoveries and/or draw some conclusions. Some questions that you might consider at this stage:

  • How accurate were your original assumptions?
  • What new information did you acquire?
  • What did you learn that surprised you?
  • Overall, what value did you derive from the process of searching and discovering?

Don’t just do a question/answer conclusion. What final message do you want to leave with your readers?

You will be required to attach a formal Works Cited or References page, following the MLA or APA format, listing the sources you cited within your I-Search paper. You will need to use a minimum of four sources for an individual paper or eight sources for a group paper (two per section).

This paper can be prepared as a group or by the individuals. Generally speaking, you should be having each group member prepare an I-Search paper for the section he/she researched for the presentation. This would mean that each individual receives his/her own grade. However, you are free to create one unified “group” paper that covers all sections in one I-Search paper. This would result in another “group” grade where all members receive the same grade. If prepared as a group paper, the paper should total between 8-10 pages, minimum. If each member is preparing an individual section, each paper should be between 3-4 pages, minimum. The paper must be typed, prepared in MLA or APA style.

For the I-Search paper, you are not to use Wikipedia as a source. I have included a variety of links on my web page for a number of possible authors.

Grading Criteria:

Employs effective language — Grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, etc. – 10 pts.

Uses proper MLA style and formatting – 5 pts.

Employs proper structuring per I-Search requirements – 10 pts.

Integrates sources into paper and cites both within text and in Works Cited page – 15 pts.

Properly reflects search techniques and information gathered (section 3) – 25 pts.

Utilizes quality sources and sufficient quantity of sources – 10 pts.

Organizes properly, cohesively and coherently – 10 pts.

Is of sufficient length per requirements – 20 pts.