"I'm the Export" Report

“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.                                                                                     

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 may have	10
Total Possible Points for Oral Portion	50

                                                                         

Your written report, about two typed pages in length, needs to be turned in just before you give you presentation.  YOU MAY NOT USE IT IN YOUR PRESENTATION.  YOU MAY use a 3 x 5 card. The following includes some suggestions that you may want to use in your report.  You will not need to use all of them.  I’m listing them to help you with some ideas as to the direction of your report.  If you produce this form on the day you present, you will get 5 extra credit points, and I don’t even believe in extra credit!

1. Tell how you became involved in your area of expertise.
2.  Include some of the history.
3. What tools and/or equipment are necessary?
4.  Do you have a role model who is involved in this interest?
5.  What steps are involved?
6.  What do you predict as to the future popularity of this interest?
7.  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?
8.  Do you enjoy helping others learn about it?
9.  How does it make you feel?
10.  Why do you think you are interested in it?
11.  When, where, and with whom do you like to do this?
Total Possible Points for Written Portion	50