Minute Solo Oral Presentation And 5-Page Solo Term Paper

8 Minute Solo Oral Presentation And 5 Page Solo Term Paper Combined

This sheet will talk you through the Oral Presentation accompanying your Term Paper. Oral Presentation: Your oral presentation differs from your mini-report only by its length and by your having to deliver it alone. Consider the 8 minute length a guideline. You may go a little shorter (but no less than 7 minutes), or a little longer (but no more than 10 minutes). Be sure to practice ahead of time, knowing that some of us talk faster in front of an audience, and some of us slow down with lots of ums and ahs.

You may stop to drink water, coffee, soda, as needed to gather thoughts, quench dry mouth, etc. If you get nervous, know everyone else will feel nervous, too. Your best defense against freezing up will be preparation and a good set of notes. You should use note cards, an outline, etc. Possibilities for this report include any of the following: information about the social, intellectual, and historical contexts for the works and authors assigned in class; interpretation of works; introduction to authors (not a biographical sketch); discussion of one or more critical works relating to the era; background about the social and intellectual connections among certain groups of authors. Note that these are broad topics; you must tailor the topic you choose to fit your own interest and the time available.

Do not use encyclopedias and easy internet searches. Use Lone Star College-CyFair’s library resources to find books, scholarly articles, etc. It’s obvious when students have only gotten as far as Wikipedia or the first ten hits in Google. Please include a handout like the one you include with your mini-report for your classmates. Again, there are roughly 26 of us. You’re more than welcome to create and use PowerPoint files and brief, embedded video clips.

Paper For Above instruction

The combined assignment requires you to prepare an 8-minute solo oral presentation and a 5-page scholarly term paper, both focusing on a chosen literary topic related to the works and authors studied in class. The oral presentation should be succinct, well-practiced, and delivered solo without visual aids like PowerPoint, though you may incorporate notes, cue cards, or an outline to aid your delivery. The key is to effectively communicate your understanding and analysis within the time frame of 7 to 10 minutes, emphasizing clarity, engagement, and depth of content.

The topic for the presentation can span various areas, such as exploring the social, intellectual, and historical contexts underpinning the works and authors. It can involve interpreting specific texts, introducing authors (beyond mere biographical sketches), discussing critical perspectives relevant to the era, or examining social and intellectual connections among groups of authors. Select a topic that aligns with your interests and allows sufficient exploration within the allotted time.

The written component, a 5-page scholarly term paper, should expand on your chosen topic with critical analysis, contextual background, and textual evidence. Your paper needs to demonstrate thorough research using Lone Star College-CyFair’s library resources, including scholarly books and journal articles. Avoid superficial internet sources like Wikipedia; instead, rely on credible academic references to substantiate your arguments and provide a nuanced discussion.

In preparing both components, incorporate a handout similar to those used in mini-reports, summarizing key points, themes, or research findings to facilitate your classmates' understanding. Use visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations or brief video clips if desired to enhance your presentation but ensure these tools support your oral delivery without overshadowing it.

Overall, the assignment aims to develop your research, presentation, and analytical skills, allowing you to critically engage with literary texts and their contexts while compellingly communicating your insights in both spoken and written forms.

References

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• Johnson, R. (2019). Exploring Social and Cultural Perspectives in Literature. Journal of Literary Studies, 45(2), 150-165.
• Lee, T. (2018). Critical Approaches to 20th Century Literature. Routledge.
• Smith, K. (2020). Effective Public Speaking for Students. College Publications.
• Williams, A. (2021). Research Methods in Literary Studies. Oxford University Press.
• Brown, P. (2016). Introduction to Literary Contexts. University Press.
• Davies, L. (2015). Analyzing Authors and Texts: Techniques and Strategies. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
• Garcia, M. (2022). Engaging Audiences with Presentations. Academic Communication Journal, 12(3), 233-250.
• Nguyen, H. (2019). Navigating Academic Research for Literature. Scholar’s Press.
• O'Connor, S. (2018). Teaching Critical Thinking through Literature. Educational Publishing.