I am the Expert

“I am the Expert” Due: On the day established on the calendar Your oral presentation should be no longer than 3 minutes. Time yourself before you come to class. Possible Your Points Score 1. Show good eye contact with the audience. Don’t read off your report. Use a 3X5 card with notes to prompt you. 10 2. Sound enthusiastic about your topic. Don’t drone on and on. Show that you are excited about your area of expertise. Speak loudly and clearly. 10 3. Demonstration portion should be visually interesting. Show the audience the steps involved with the process or bring things that represent your area of expertise. 10 4. Sound as though you have actually practiced your presentation. You want a smooth performance without stammering, without “uhs” and “ums” and “you knows.” 10 5. You want to be sure to have prepared enough information. Remember, you are the expert. Be sure to study up. Know your stuff. Be prepared for any questions that students my have. 10 TOTAL 50 Your written report, about two typed pages in length, Times New Roman, size 14 font, needs to be turned in at the beginning of the period on the day you give you presentation. YOU MAY NOT USE IT IN YOUR PRESENTATION. You may use one 3 x 5 cards. The following includes some suggestions that you may want to use in your report: Tell how you became involved in your area of expertise. Include some of the history. What tools and/or equipment are necessary? Do you have a role model who is involved in this interest? What steps are involved? What do you predict as to the future popularity of this interest? What kinds of skills have you developed as a result of your interest in this hobby that have helped you in others areas of your life? Do you enjoy helping others learn about it? How does it make you feel? Why do you think you are interested in it? When, where, and with whom do you like to do this?1. This paper is typed, two pages, Times New Roman, 14 font, neat, and tidy. 10 2. This paper has an appropriate attention getting device. 10 3. A lot of who, where, why, when, what, and how questions are answered. 5 4. This paper is geared to its audience. 5 5. Good grammar, usage, and spelling are evident in this paper 10 6. Paragraphs contain only sentences that belong. 5 7. There is a thesis statement. Yes, even in an informal paper such as this one. 10 8. Sentence structure is varied. 5 9. There is a clear conclusion. 10 10. I learned something from this paper. 5 Total 75