Research and Oral Presentation Outline Format

A.2                                                                                                                                                        The public probably learned there’s something called Spotify, and that it’s not Pandora. What it has highlighted for us is we need to do a better job explaining to artists how streaming benefits them. The point that’s been lost is that Spotify’s the fastest-growing revenue source the industry has. There are many artists to whom, through the labels, we’re paying out millions a year already. Those check sizes will just keep increasing. I’m certain that if we can get the billion-people-plus that are consuming music online and move them into a model like Spotify, the industry would be considerably bigger than it is today.                                                      http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2014/6406334/spotify-daniel-ek-year-end-2014

                   

Outline

I. Attention-getting statement - gain the attention of the audience by using a quotation, telling a brief story or humorous anecdote, asking a question, etc.
II. Thesis statement - state the specific purpose of your presentation here.
III. Preview statement - overview of all of your main points.

Body

I. First main point

A. Subpoint

1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint

B. Subpoint

1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint

II. Second main point

A. Subpoint

1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint

B. Subpoint

1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint

C. Subpoint

Note: The number of main points, subpoints and sub-subpoints you use will vary depending on how much information you have to convey and how much detail and supporting material you need to use. Subpoints and sub-subpoints are comprised of the supporting material you gather in your research.
You should rarely have more than five main points in any presentation.
Conclusion

I. Summary statement - review all of your main points.
II. Concluding statement - prepare a closing statement that ends your presentation smoothly.

Tech Entrepreneur

We are beginning a project today. Groups of two will research a tech entrepreneur. This is an in-depth research project. You will research the founder of a company to see how he/she created the company. The following questions all pertain to your person:
Introduction of Product and Founder
Early Life
Education
Career
Was this first company?
Company History (founding, lawsuits, similar products, etc)
Technical details of Company
Company Structure (CEO, CTEs, Etc)
Product Overview (in-depth description, screenshots, etc.)
Is there any controversy?
Moral Issues, debates, etc (example illegally downloading music)
Conclusion

Connected but Alone: Turkle at TED

***Please forgive me. This morning in class I thought it was Wednesday so I may have said this was due "tonight." This assignment is not due until Wednesday at Midnight. Sorry for the confusion.
 Mr Hodges 2-10-15 4:09 PM****

Everyone born under Adam hears whispers of lies in his soul. The lies say we are flawed, unforgivable, and unworthy of love. The Accuser has us in a courtroom. He presents every relationship and life experience as evidence that his lies are true. Authentic, life giving relationships with the Father, Son, and Spirit, and our neighbors are our defense. They testify Truth: We belong, we are loved, our Father is love, and his judgement is forgiveness.  

Turkle may or may not identify as a Christian, but she has certainly identified a key aspect of the human experience. In this age of unprecedented connectivity, are we experiencing authentic relationships? Are we connected but alone? 

I would like you to write a response to the Turkle's TED talk. If you have forgotten some details there is a transcription link at the bottom. I am looking for self-reflection- for you to be vulnerable with yourself and examine your pain, fear, and coping devices. 

I will not ask your classmates to read this blog. If you would like greater privacy, you may submit your response in a private Google doc. I do not think you could sufficiently engage with this assignment and respond with less than 250-300 words. You do not have to agree with Turkle's conclusions. If you critique her presentation, provide personal evidence to back it up. Feel free to take liberties with the questions if contemplation guides you down a different path. They serve as a guide.

"We use conversations with each other, to learn how to think about ourselves. When we lose our capacity for conversation, we lose our capacity for self reflection."
Can you remember a time in your life where you felt particularly aware of your inner world?
Did it feel pleasant or painful? Was it a mix of both?
On a scale of 1- 10 how would you rank your awareness of your inner world?
Can you think of a recent experience where you used a phone or device to escape grief, anxiety, etc?
How did that work out for you? 

"[Our devices] don't only change what we do, they change who we are."
"We expect more technology and less from each other." 
Do You agree? 
Do your "sips" of online communication add up to one big "gulp" of communication?
How can texting, tweeting, etc. be used to gain intimacy in a relationship? What are the limitations?

Turkle stated that we are allured by three lies-
1.) We can put our attention wherever we want it to be.
2.) We will always be heard.
3.) We will never have to be alone.
Which of these lies can you here whispering in your soul?
How will believing that lie be destructive to your well being? 

". . .  the moment that people are alone, even for a few seconds, they become anxious, they panic, they fidget, they reach for a device. Just think of people at a checkout line or at a red light. Being alone feels like a problem that needs to be solved. And so people try to solve it by connecting." 
Does this sound familiar? 
What are we running from? 
Why are we so uncomfortable with ourselves? 

Do you have a "sacred space" where it is safe to be alone? 
Are you comfortable with the idea, is does it sound too intimidating? 
What can we do to silence the fear?
What has Christ done to silence our fear?
What can we do to help others with this issue? 

"For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not counting people's sins against them."
-2 Corinthians 5:19

Here is a link of the lecture transcription if you need a refresher. 

Here is the link to the video.

Grading Papers with PDF Annotations

Pretend you are the teacher. You are going to mark all of the mistakes on this MLA sample paper using then Annotation tool on the following website. One the teacher says you have found all the errors, save the file and upload it to your drive.

Take your partner's PDF document and upload it to the following website-
http://www.pdfonlinereader.com/

PDF You Are to Grade

MLA Word to Correct

Plagiarism

group A- http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/03/nyregion/hamilton-president-resigns-over-speech.html

group B- http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/16/opinion/fame-can-t-excuse-a-plagiarist.html

group C- http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/25/business/25post.html?_r=0

group D- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kDN6AxR_wsY6Skjq6INh3lL-nZfEzksYItJ6Z05vXOU/edit?usp=sharing

Rubric- You must work with your group to answer the following questions. Each person must fill out the entire forum. Answer forum must be formatted landscape style with four rows and two columns. Answers must be well thought out complete sentences. It should take at least a couple sentences to answer a question well. I must be able to tell you actually read the article. If I this is not apparent in class discussion, points will be deducted. Questions for your table are listed below.

Main Points of the Article. Why did the offender see no crime originally?

Ways Plagiarism is Defined In This Example? What is Plagiarism in your article?

Consequences of Plagiarism Also think of social implications (shame, losing reputation, etc…)

Something New You Learned About Plagiarism