Informal Presentation
Composition II (ENGL 1213): Informal Presentation
As part of our reading discussions, you will present a brief analysis of an assigned article to the class. Choose one of the readings scheduled for the day of your presentation (see our syllabus). You may also use this reading for your Argument Analysis assignment.
Assignment Requirements:
Compose a short informal presentation (3-5 minutes) about one of the class readings
Introduce yourself and your chosen reading
Discuss one interesting point from the reading
Discuss one strength or weakness in the reading
Pose one question for class discussion about the reading
Use correct grammar and mechanics, as well as vocabulary appropriate for a college-level presentation
❗For the informal presentation, I will keep time, but it will not count toward the grade. Time will count for the formal presentation, however.
Assignment Context and Outcomes: Assignment designed to
Analyze college-level readings,
Evaluate the effectiveness of arguments by other scholars, and
Synthesize ideas of other scholars.
Informal Presentation Rubric
Class Presentation |
Presentation significantly underdeveloped (<2 minutes) |
Presentation underdeveloped (2-3 minutes) or does not contain sufficient contextual information |
Presentation appropriately developed (>3 minutes), containing thorough precis/process information |
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6-7 Points |
8-9 Points |
10 Points |
Introductions |
Introductions not present |
Introductions present |
Introductions present, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
Interesting Point |
Interesting point not present |
Interesting point present |
Interesting point present, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
Strength or Weakness |
Strength or weakness not present |
Strength or weakness present |
Strength or weakness present, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
Discussion Question |
Discussion question not present |
Discussion question present |
Discussion question present, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
Grammar/ Mechanics/ Vocab |
Pervasive errors or inappropriate vocabulary |
Minor errors |
Very minor errors |