Below are guidelines for panel presentations. I will be giving you information throughout the course about these panels. If you would like to view the abstracts from the previous panel presenters, please visit the websites lised below at the bottom of the page.
Panels/Q&A
Panels are small groups of people who research and present information under a topic heading. The group does not have to work together, but rather each individual narrows down an area of research under the topic headings I have defined. You will be given a chance to choose a topic in which you can do research as the course progresses. Panels are fun in that the topic is discussed from varying points of view, and you have each other to present with and have a lively discussion with during the Q & A session.
Each
panel will present its research on one evening of class. Each individual
will have approximately 12 minutes to present his or her research, accompanied
by appropriate visual representation--such as film clips, slides, power
point, website, etc. I will help you develope the visual aspects of your
presentation as your research progresses. Balance your use of visual aids
and your oral presentation (ie. Don't talk for two minutes, then show a
film for 10 minutes.) After each individual has presented his or her research,
the class is open for Q & A; the audience (class) gets to ask questions
of the panel, make comments, or debate the issues presented. Questions
can be addressed to the entire panel or to an individual depending on the
nature of the question. Your research and knowledge of the subject you
present should exceed the content of presentation.
You will be graded on a variety of points in your presentation, including how well you researched your topic, if you included references to the course material (lectures, films, readings), how well you were prepared and if you tested the media for your presentation in advance, how well your images/clips, etc. illustrate the points you are making in your presentation. A full list of grading guidelines will be available. Remember your presentation is worth 40% of your overall grade.
Abstracts
An abstract is due a week before your panel presentation. An abstract is a short paragraph describing the subject matter of your presentation and your particular approach to it. You should also include your bibliography which can be a list of texts, on-line research, and film clips if relevant. (Five text references minimum, two of which must come from reader). Please see previous abstracts form previous classes (not all abstracts are equally good, use your judgement when evaluating what you see.) They can be viewed from the links below.
We also make a modest website on which we post the abstracts. You can see previous website interfaces at the links below. Usually a couple of students work with me to design this site. Please let me know if you want to design the site.
http://courses.csusm.edu/vsar422kd/Panel/