English 112 Group Presentations
(Minimum Thirty (30) Minutes)
Groups are expected to provide a detailed explanation of
the readings for the day. This does not mean that you
will merely summarize what the class has read.
The group is expected to discuss the assigned homework
questions for the day, and encouraged to be familiar with all
the discussion questions assigned for the reading,
though you do not necessarily need to discuss all of those as
part of your presentation, especially if doing so will
preclude you from adequately explaining the meanings of the
texts and addressing the specific issues associated with the
individual reading.
Not all group members are required to speak during the
actual presentation, provided group members agree the work for
the presentation has been distributed evenly among the
members.
A written outline/summary of the group's discussion must be
submitted in Canvas before class begins. If you are using
Powerpoint (which is not required), please submit your slides
at the beginning of the class as well.
All information taken from secondary sources must be
clearly and accurately documented. (See Plagiarism
Policy )
Please ask Dr. Mekler any questions about these
requirements before the day of your presentation.
In terms of grades, each member of the group will evaluate
her/himself and the others, based on a percentage of effort put
in. This is a team effort, so it will require everyone to
participate, not only in performing his or her individual tasks,
but also in combining all the individuals parts into a coherent
unit. The presentation will be graded by the instructor as a
whole, not according to each presenter. Ideally, before your
presentation, each member will submit a grading sheet in
Canvas. I will make every effort to maintain a "secret
ballot" environment. I will average the different grades
together and assign each member an unique grading sheet, listing
the group grade and the individual grade for that student.
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