CALS 183 Communication Methods
Lecture Nine Outline, Tuesday 17 March,
Thursday 19 March
Lecture
A (CRN 11763) Tuesdays 2:30-3:45pm, Flemming 101
Lecture B (CRN 91497) Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm, Harris 115
Questions?
Please put away all electronic
devices (lap tops, smart phones, iPods, iPads etc.) and take out
something to write with and paper.
Assignments &
Announcements:
- Contact your group members for the
Group Critical Analysis presentation and Practice, Prepare
your Persuasive Presentation.
- Bring Flash Drive (2+
Gigs) to lab when you present.
- Check Syllabus
speaking schedule for when you are presenting and your lab
role.
- Starting this week in lecture:
Formal Introductions (Assignment #1 in Syllabus)
Tips From TAs:
- If presenting, arrive at
least 15 minutes ahead to get set up.
- 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.
- 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
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.
FORMAL INTRODUCTIONS!