| Criteria | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Aid | Presentation uses visual aid to support main points effectively rather than as a script | Presentation uses visual aid to support main point, but relies on it too heavily | Presentation does not use visual aid or uses it ineffectively |
| Time Management | Presentation is within the time limit (8-12 minutes) | Presentation is slightly over or under the time limit (7-8 or 12-13 minutes) | Presentation is significantly over or under the time limit (less than 7 or more than 13 minutes) |
| Background Information | Provides thorough background information on the author and historical context | Provides some background information, but lacks depth or detail | Provides little to no background information on the author or historical context |
| Uses Background to contextualize the primary source | Effectively relates background information to the primary source | Somewhat relates background information to the primary source | Does not relate background information to the primary source |
| Questions | Includes engaging open-ended questions to begin class discussion | Includes questions, but they are closed-ended or not engaging | Does not include questions for class discussion |
Each student will introduce the primary sources for the discussion in a 5-10 minute presentation. The presentation should introduce each primary source including its background. These introductions should include a very brief summary of the source (about 1-2 sentences, remember we are discussing these as a class). Then the student should draw connections between themes in the primary sources and the content discussed in lectures and readings from that week. Finally, the student should pose a series of open-ended questions (minimum of 3) to the class that we will start our discussion. These questions should remain focused on the content of the week. They should not be pedantic.
Each student will present during two discussions. Each discussion must be during two separate units. During week one, you will sign up for the discussion you want to present in.