Research presentation

Research Presentation (15%) Guidelines – Due Week 12- see specific due date/time posted in SLATE

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This can be an individual, partnered or small group (3-4 students) assignment. Select a topic of your choice from the list of research essay / seminar topics provided. This topic must be debatable! You will prepare a presentation on your chosen topic using the Rogerian Method of Argument. Your presentation must include the following:

· An introduction that contains the shared problem, an illustration of this problem as well as background information, and a clear thesis stating your proposed solution to the problem.

· Explain what is agreed upon by examining the evidence and appeals you have found in your research as well as a critical evaluation of this information.

· Explain where you differ; examine any opposition to your position or alternatives that exist plus evaluate what drawbacks or limitations exist with these positions.

· Examine the drawbacks to your own argument as well as why these are not sufficient to dismiss your position.

· A conclusion with a shared solution. Ah, compromise…

· At least four (4) sources – these must be mentioned and referenced in your presentation. (i.e. According to ...). Must use both in-text citations and a list of references (in APA format)

· One (1) visual aid that is incorporated into your presentation (could create a PowerPoint, Prezi, website, blog, video, or podcast).

· Upload your presentation (PowerPoint or a link to access your Prezi, website, blog, video or podcast) in the SLATE Assignment folder by your due date (see professor instructions on due dates)

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Your grade will be assessed as follows:

Introduction: /5

· The shared problem is introduced

· An illustration of the problem is given

· Sufficient background information is provided in order to provide the context of the problem

· A precise and convincing thesis statement is given

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Body: /10

· Covers what is agreed upon with an examination of evidence and appeals

· Examines any opposition to your own position or alternatives that exist

· Explains the drawbacks to your own argument as well as why these are not sufficient to dismiss your position

· 4 sources used and referred to in the presentation (must use in-text citations and references for all sources)

· A Reference List is provided at the end of the presentation

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Conclusion: /5

· Provides a brief summary of the key points of the presentation

· Provides a shared solution to the problem

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Style and Visual Aid: /10

· Organization and flow of information- level of detail as a visual presentation

· Slides / Content must be clear and easy to read

· Visual aid is effectively used (PowerPoint, Prezi, Website, Blog, Video or Podcast)

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Total /30 = /15

ENGL 26319– Rhetoric and Argument Across Disciplines