reflect on how your research is going so far: How successful have you been in finding sources?

For Week 10 you will create a 3-5 minute presentation about your research to present (remotely) to the class. You will also upload your power point separately on the Presentation Slides Assignment.

After you have submitted Research Paper Draft 1,

Part 1)

1. reflect on how your research is going so far: How successful have you been in finding sources?
2. What obstacles have you encountered?
3. What kinds of sources are you looking for to develop your paper further? 
4. What are your plans for how to progress with your research?

Part 2)

1. present some aspect of your research or your paper. This is not meant to be a report of your whole paper. It is meant to be a short presentation about one aspect of your research. It may even be an aspect you are not including in your actual paper but that is related to your topic.

Your presentation grade is given for your ability to TELL the audience about your research and your topic. You will use FIVE to SEVEN slides for your presentation, and these MUST include a first slide that introduces your name, your paper’s title, and the thesis (for argumentative essays) or main topic (for informational essays) of the paper. The last slide will be the Works Cited (minimum TWO sources). The three to five slides between these two will be the content of your presentation. Your grade will also be based on your ability to meet the presentation length with meaningful content.

KEY ADVICE:

1. Do NOT fill your slides with print. Use key phrases with your main ideas and graphics to support them. TELL about the research and your findings. You may include pictures and charts. Edit your slides carefully for grammar and spelling.
2. Make sure your delivery style reflects clear articulation and correct grammar (to the best of your ability) at a natural speaking pace. Visual aids should be neat, clear, and relevant.
3. PRACTICE! Decide what you want to tell your audience and practice several times before recording. Time yourself. You need to introduce your thesis and main points (argumentative essay) or explain your topic (informational essay) and discuss your research sources, obstacles and plans – all in three to five minutes.
4. Speak loudly and clearly. You may have cards or notes, but do NOTread from them. Tell your audience—don’t read.