APRIL 28, 1999: The final presentations will be held:

• May 3 and 5, 6-9 p.m.
• Donaldson Brown Conference Center, Conference Room F.
• Professional attire required for all speakers.
• Audience should bring pen and hard surface to write on.
• Attendance required, unless otherwise negotiated.
• Prompt arrival is requested, out of respect for speakers and external evaluators.

APRIL 28, 1999:

• The presentation guidelines have been REFINED. Please note the changes.
• The "self analysis" for presentation #3 has been cancelled.
• The deadline for assignment #3 has been changed to Thursday, May 6, 12 noon
• The deadline for the Portfolio is Tuesday, May 11, 5 p.m.
• All assignments can be turned in early.

APRIL 26, 1999: Assignment #3 is available. This assignment is due Tuesday, May 4: 12:00 p.m. (noon) in my office mailbox (main floor of Agnew Hall). Please follow the guidelines and be as precise as accurate as possible to avoid losing points unnecessarily.

APRIL 20, 1999: Homework assignment due Thursday, April 22. Evaluate your own outline, using the criteria grading sheet (click to retrieve the PDF document)

APRIL 20, 1999: Okay, much has happened since the last posting. Here's an update:

The final presentations will take place in a different location and class time. The specifics are still being ironed out, but generally, the final presentations will occur in two class meetings during the week of May 3-7....evening, most likely.

MARCH 26, 1999: The presentation time format is posted within the presentation guidelines site. Please note slight changes, particularly if you did not attend class Thursday, March 25. Time limits will be strictly observed, so be sure you've practiced.

March 16, 1999: New information on the website includes:

• Revised Assignment Page with links to all related sites
• Presentation #2 Guidelines
• Presentation #2 Speaking Schedule
• Presentation #3 Guidelines (in progress, but useful to see the general objectives)
• Portfolio Assignment Guidelines
• Tests for Inductive Reasoning handout (useful reference guide)
• another example of a case outline (not as precise as yours needs to be, but a good reference tool for writing coordinated main points)

Feb 22, 1999: Click here for an example of the presentation evaluation form. The actual form may differ, but only slightly.

Feb 18, 1999: New websites: speaking schedules, common errors in argument analysis.

Feb 18, 1999: I'm re-organizing the evaluation forms to be used in the first set of presentations. When this is available, I will post this form online. You will be responsible for understanding and meeting the criteria listed on these forms. Please contact me if the evaluative criteria are unclear.

Feb 8, 1999: Please note that your "initial list of references" due date has been postponed. Original due date = Feb 9. NEW DUE DATE = FEB 16. Also, note that the format for the reference list is annotated bibliography. Six sources are required.

Feb 8, 1999: I've changed the time limits on presentations. Please note these changes.

Feb 5, 1999: Click here to link to your homework assignment. Follow directions carefully. The assignment is due Thursday, February 11, 1999: 5:00 p.m.

Feb 5, 1999: As you can see, I'm going to put important announcements on this page. Please check it frequently, so you can keep up with news, homework, suggestions, changes, and other relevant stuff.

Feb 5, 1999: The most recent message will appear at the top of the page.