· Read the article at least twice before taking any notes on it.
· Begin your presentation by stating your name and the title of your article.
· Explain the main point of the article or the central claim the author is trying to convey. For this part, you should be able to summarize in one sentence what the point of the article is, i.e. the conclusion. Use your own words to explain this, do not just read a quote from the article.
· Do not just summarize the entire article.
· I would like you to incorporate at least two interesting points that the author makes, which supports their premises. You may use quotes in this presentation, however, keep it to a minimal.
· You must note one of the thinkers we studied in this course and how they would react to this article.
· Try to relate an example to actual life.
Grading Rubric
Overall 20 pts.
Premise 1 15 pts.
Premise 2 15 pts.
Thesis Statement 15 pts.
Example 15 pts.
Thinker to Relate 20 pts.