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Introduction to Final Presentations

Introduction to Final Presentations. April 10, 2013. Opportunities to discuss course content. Wednesday 10-2 Tuesday 11-2. Clearly Stated Learning Outcomes . Final Presentation Outcomes. Conduct , reflect on, and orally present field research

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Introduction to Final Presentations

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  1. Introduction to Final Presentations April 10, 2013

  2. Opportunities to discuss course content • Wednesday 10-2 • Tuesday 11-2

  3. Clearly Stated Learning Outcomes

  4. Final Presentation Outcomes • Conduct, reflect on, and orally present field research • Propose and defend a feasible solution based on critical analysis of your library and field research; • Effectively communicate the problem, research, and proposed solutions, in oral form

  5. SUBMISSION THREE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TENTATIVE CONCLUSION

  6. Submission 3 is Now Due 4/15

  7. THREE SECTIONS • Critical Thinking • Moral Reasoning • Tentative solution

  8. Part I: CRITICAL THINKING:Analysis of argumentation and Evidence • Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of each side’s body of argumentation • Each argument and related evidence • Evaluate the arguments presented in paper 2, not your own! • Think of each major argument as a question needed to answer • Will Keystone XL pipeline reduce the price of oil? • Will the Dream act reduce illegal immigration?

  9. Part II: Moral Reasoning • Obligations (of each side) • Values (held by each side) • Consequences (potentially coming from position) • Foundational normative principles (supporting case) • Other normative principles (supporting case)

  10. Part III: Tentative Solution • Your answer to the thesis question • You must take a stand, i.e., answer the question • Note reservations, if you have any • Support your position

  11. Mechanics • 6-8 pages long (estimate only) • Critical thinking = 3 pages • Moral reasoning = 3 pages • solution = 1 pages • Full Works Cited (at least 25 total sources) • Writing = as perfect as you can make it • MLA format = as perfect as possible

  12. Final Oral Presentations

  13. Details • In Class April 22- May 1st • 7.5% of your Final Grade • 10-12 Minutes in Length (plus question time)

  14. Attendance and Professionalism • You must attend all the oral presentations and each absence will reduce your final grade by 1%. • You should also be respectful of your colleagues presentations • This is a more formal presentation than the midterm oral report.

  15. Oral Report Grading Guidelines • Content • Format/Style

  16. Introduction • Short description of the controversy • The controversial policy • The major general stakeholders • One or two of the major arguments for and against • Do not rehash the entire first presentation

  17. The Interviews • Who did you interview (expertise and credentials) • The feel of the encounter (attitudes, demeanor other concrete details) • Report on most important question • If it changed your mind, swayed, reinforced etc

  18. Civic Engagement • What did you do? • Why did you select this? • What impact it had on your understanding of the issue?

  19. Final Conclusion • What position have you taken on the controversy and why? • Moral reasoning • Evidence • Arguments • Feasibility of implementation

  20. Part II:Format/Style • PowerPoint is required • You are required to speak in front of the class • Read the Capstone Handbook about speaking in public

  21. Part II: Format/Style cont. • Visual Delivery • Powerpoint • Visual and Content • Vocal Delivery • How you sound • How you present yourself Be prepared to ask/answer questions

  22. We are picking presentation dates on 4/12, if you miss class… you go first

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