Please read this article before Tuesday's class. It is on why people do not speak up in small groups.
The instructor outlined what was required for the group presentations, which will go on Febr. 14-16.
The required speeches and papers are:
One 3-minute speech
One evaluation paper based on recording from practice session held Feb. 9. Due on date of presentation.
Outline due on Thursday, Febr. 9. Two copies: one for instructor and one for speaker, which should be transferred to a notecard. (50 words minimum on notecard)
One one-page paper on Ch. 16, Participating in Groups. Due Feb. 23
One one-page paper based on Appendix from book, "Making Team Decisions Systematically." Due Feb. 23.
Works Cited and internal text citations are required for the last two papers. Instructor will provide writing questions to the class.
The group evaluation form was provided to each group. Each group must present the problem and at least one-two solutions to the problem. Groups that do not present a solution cannot receive a grade better than "C."
Dates for presentations:
Feb. 14
Toll Increase
Obesity and Food Additives
Feb. 16
Unemployment
Matriarchy
SOPA
Notecards are required (no paper outlines during speech). No more than 50 words on the card.
