Presentation Format

All presentations should be brief, not exceeding 5-10 minutes. Say what needs to be said as concisely as possible. All members should help each other. Depending on the issue, some roles are easier to play than others. To make the 10-minute time limit, all should pitch in. It helps to take a few notes. This does not mean that statements need to be written out completely. Your statements should be informal and conversational.

Introducer-- The introducer's primary responsibility is to make sure progress is being made by each member on the objective. The introducer also states the points in general, using his or her own words, and gives a "lead-in" for the discussion by describing the topic in the text to which this particular issue is relevant.

Summarizer--Describes the specific points to which he or she has been assigned. The summarizer may give a brief statement on the background of the specific topic and any other important information needed to understand the topic.

Illustrator--Has the important responsibility of making the discussion relevant to the other students through examples, graphs, or in-class "experiments." How is the discussion important to the people in the class and what is a good way of illustrating the point?

Researcher--Reports any studies having some bearing on the particular side of the discussion to which he or she has been assigned. Some description of the research is appropriate, but mainly the studies' findings and conclusions should be presented. The researcher should also note important limitations or criticisms of the research.

Fielders--Answer any questions regarding the group's assigned discussion or the members' presentations. Fielders are also responsible for any important material omitted by a group member. Because fielders can be asked questions about members' presentations, it is a good idea to know what the other members are going to say.

All Members –

· Dress professionally (Points lost for sneakers, sunglasses, etc)

· Look at the audience, not the professor

· Overheads and Powerpoint’s should be Big enough to read from the back

· Make sure your questions are dynamic – not what the audience would expect.