Oral Presentation requirements

Oral presentation - 50 points

Question A: "What is this article about?"
Question B: "Why is this article important in our study of American History?"

For this assignment you will analyze one article and summarize what you read for class. It is often difficult for students to discuss source material "in their own words." This is an attempt to disseminate information through in-depth examination of one part of a whole, instead of glances at every page. This assignment is also your opportunity to show mastery of material you have already learned by applying it to a new text. You may refer to other sources or class discussions if you wish, though that is not required. Referencing chapters of your book is encouraged.

Technically your presentation is part of your final exam.
--50 points oral presentation (before the final exam)
--50 points extra essay (done in-class as part of the exam)
--100 points final exam (just like the midterm)

1) See me if you are unable to present to the class. Simple fear of public speaking does not make you unable to present.

2) Presentations must not be more or less than 3:00 long, give or take 15 seconds. You will have class time to practice this, but not much. You will be warned during the presentation and docked points if you cannot adhere to the time limit.

3) After your presentation you might have questions from other students or the instructor. Perfect answers are not required but you must show an understanding of the article and what you presented.

4) Presenters may not rely on notes. This is the hard part! You will probably have too much to say, not too little. Explain pictures or quotes they see on the page. I will put your article on the screen.