Seminar in Thinking and Writing (LA101)

Class does not meet.

To receive attendance credit, schedule and complete a satisfactory 15-minute office visit on the 18th, 21st, or 22nd.

Update, Nov 14: I’ve stretched the appointment time slots to 15 minutes, in the hopes that we’ll have a bit more time to strategize about your revisions.

5-minute formal presentations.

Schedule your oral presentations (click a button labeled “5-min presentation”).

The rubric will be the same as the 2-min version:

• Length: 5 min
• Topic: Your term paper
• Depth: Use of sources, academic tone, etc.
• Voice: Loud and clear; not too fast
• Body: Minimal fidgeting, good eye contact, professional appearance

Note the addition of “professional appearance” to the “Body” item. Men do not have to wear a suit and tie, and women do not have to wear power suits with hose and heels; however, wearing a hoodie and jeans, or leaving your shoes at home, sends the message that you don’t think this speech is important.

Please do not read your term papers. You are permitted to use visuals, but please review this video showing you how not to use PowerPoint.