PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Each student must give a 20-25 minute presentation on their research topic.  The final research paper is due in class on April 258.  Research papers may not be attached as email or placed in the instructor's mailbox or office without prior approval.  All late papers will be penalized 5 points per day.  Students may use PowerPoint for their presentation but are not required to do so.  If you need copies of handouts or any other assistance before your presentation, don't hesitate to contact me.

GRADING STANDARDS

The presentation is 10% of your final grade and will be judged on the following criteria:

• quality of analysis: students will be graded on the quality and effort exhibited in their project.  Students should be able to demonstrate useful materials drawn from discussions and readings and contribute to our group understanding of Colonial American history.  Analysis is not a passive exercise but the active use of questioning, research, observing, and thinking. 
• organization and clarity:  how students present the information is important.  Your presentation should be clear, concise, and organized for maximum student comprehension. 
• student engagement:  the best presentations will be ones that involve student observers in active learning.  At the minimum, students should be prepared for questions and seek ways to encourage audience observation or response.
• time management:  each student has a maximum of 25 minutes to complete their class presentation.  Presentations should not go over the time specified, including question periods.  Very short presentations will likewise be downgraded.

STUDENT PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

Students will present in the order given below.  Please be ready promptly on the day assigned.  If you are using PowerPoint or any other materials, please have them ready.  Attendance will be taken on presentation days and all students are expected to observe respectfully and participate in discussions when called upon.