CALS 183 Communication Methods Lecture Eight Outline, Tuesday 11 March, Thursday 13 March

Lecture A (CRN 12028) Tuesdays 2:30-3:45pm Flemming 101
Lecture B (CRN 91633) Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm Given E 131 (Carpenter Auditorium)

Questions?

Please put away all electronic devices (lap tops, smart phones, iPods, iPads etc.) and take out something to write with and paper.

Attendance Speech: (30 seconds or less, Your Name, tell us something about one of your siblings or cousins).

Assignments & Announcements:
  1. Contact your group members for the Group Critical Analysis presentation and Practice.
  2. Bring Flash Drive (2+ Gigs) to lab when you present.
  3. Check Syllabus speaking schedule for when you are presenting and your lab role.
  4. Outside Speech Critique assignment.  Due the week this week in lab! 
  5. Starting next week in lecture: Formal Introductions (Assignment #1 in Syllabus) 

Tips From TAs:

  1. If presenting, arrive at least 15 minutes ahead to get set up.
  2. If using technology, try out the computer/projector/presentation at least two days before.  Don't expect a lot of time to set up on presentation day.  Use Syllabus link to Room Schedule.
  3. If using technology, have at least two independent ways to get at your presentation (ex. email attachment, Zoo drive, Flash Drive, google drive, dropbox)
LECTURE:

The single most important thing to do in preparing to speak: Practice in front of others and get feedback!

Group Critical Analysis Presentation Details: Symposium Format.
-Know the contact information for your group members
-Decide on a topic and find two ARTICLES on either sides of the issue
-Decide who in the group will do what
-Practice!

Persuasive presentation - how it is different from informational.  Checklist.
   -Credibility
   -Objective - action
   -Mental Dialog

Persuasive Presentation suggested order of things to do:
   1. Mind Map first draft
   2. Research your topic
   3. Detailed outline
   4. Mind Map second draft
   5. Presentation outline (big font, one sheet)
   6. Practice at least three times in front of friends and get feedback
   7. GIVE YOUR PRESENTATION 
   8. View your presentation, read peer evaluations, reflect
   9. Write your reflection paper
  10. Assemble your reflection folder: Reflection Folder Checklist folder is due at the beginning of lab the following week.  Here's an example of the Contents of the Reflection Folder.

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