1. Final Draft of Your IWA is Due Today
Turn in a hard copy of your paper. Make sure you have submitted your paper on turnitin.com. Late papers will lose 20% per day.

2. Groups for Actual PT1 in January
In January we will start work on the actual Performance Task 1 (PT1). For this task we will break into 8 teams of 4 people each. On the slip of paper I give you please write: Your Name One or two people you would like to be on your team. One or two people you do not want to be on your team. Please be clear which list is which!

3. Tips for Formatting Your Slides
Generally only use one graph, chart or visual per slide
Words on the slide should summarize the main idea of that slide – it’s ok to repeat it verbally as well
Minimize use of animation, a little goes a long way
Don’t try to incorporate video or audio clips – technical difficulties will throw off your timing
Remember to cite any visuals (graph, chart or image). This can be done on the slide and also in your list of works cited at the end

4. Tips for Your Presentation
Clearly identify your research question and solution
Explain the context of your research question and connect it to the stimulus materials
Discuss other perspectives, other possible solutions and limitations of your solution
Have a specific purpose to each slide (it’s not just background; it needs to be part of your presentation)
Rehearse. A LOT. With a timer. (6-8 minutes)
Cite your sources in your presentation (this is something that could be written on note cards—names and numbers are hard to remember)
Include a works/images cited slide at the end
Be prepared for the Oral Defense questions