ENGL 3070: Second Oral Presentation

Your second oral presentation this semester makes up 15% of your grade. Using your third paper as a base, if you choose, create a presentation of 10-12 minutes. Because time is of the essence in this assignment, those running either shorter than ten minutes or longer than twelve will receive point deductions. For smoothness, continuity, clarity and appropriate time usage, presentations should be rehearsed outside class—preferably in front of some audience of friends or family. For this presentation you may use PowerPoint or other visual aids. Consider the need for a clear introduction, a body of explication or exposition and a clear conclusion. Be aware of extraneous noises—saying "uh" or "um" or making nonverbal noises. Be aware of posture, eye contact across the room, hand gestures and fidgeting. Annunciate clearly without sound mechanical. Use note cards if you choose, but use them subtly. Please see the handout from the Writing & Communication Center for more ideas and suggestions.

I will attempt to find a podium for your use during this group of presentations.

·         Your presentation may be based on your third paper, if you choose.

·         The default presentation topic is related to the first suggested paper topic. Choose a writer—or group of writers with the same tribal background—and analyze how the tribe's history and present culture are reflected in the work of its literary artists. Again, if your author is of mixed heritage, try to discover her or his official tribal affiliation; for example, Sherman Alexie's heritage is Spokane and Cour d'Alene, but he is a registered member of the Spokane tribe. Be specific, using clear examples from your historical and cultural research and from the work(s) of our authors. The library has a fairly good selection of books devoted to particular tribes, and many tribes have their own official web sites.