oral presentations

Oral presentations will begin this Wednesday. As you prepare for your own presentation, I'd like you to consider -- and incorporate -- the following:

1. What is the central argument of the text?
2. How does the author construct her argument?
3. What kinds of sources does the author use to make her argument?
4. What are the strengths or advantages of her argument?
5. What are the weaknesses or limitations of her argument?
6. How might we use the essay or chapter to understand better the primary texts we've read?
7. What questions does the text raise for you in your developing understanding of life writing?

I hope that you will try to tackle most of these questions, though some may be more appropriate than others, depending on your selection. You may choose to what extent your presentation is interactive. You may also choose how to use technology (and you may well choose not to use it at all). The room is wired for a laptop, if that suits your particular purpose. You may also elect to create a handout or other visual aids. The delivery is up to you.

Good luck!