Final ProjectKeynote Speakers of the 21st Century

Practical English Usage(Integrated Skills)

Instructor: Daniel Yang

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Guideline for Final Presentation• Presentation Format• Time limits• Topic• Guidelines• Performance Criteria• What you need to do• Important Dates

Presentation Format (1)主題名稱 Keynote Speakers of the 21st Century分組方式 3-4 persons學習目標 1. To help you integrate all the learned listening,

speaking and presentation strategies in giving a TED-talk-like presentation

2. To encourage you to work collaboratively to achieve a common goal

報告內容 Three are 4 parts in this presentation1. Outline of Part 2 TED Talk and link to your topic2. Background and Significance of your topic3. 2 Applications OR 2 Connections of your topic4. Conclusion

Presentation Format (2)主題名稱 Keynote Speakers of the 21st Century準備步驟 Three are 4 stages in this final project.

1. Presentation proposal2. PPT and Script3. PPT Presentation4. Interactive Session

(with notes)

Before presentation day

On presentation day

Presentation Format (3)Stage 1 Presentation ProposalThings to do

Each group will:1) complete outline Part 2 TED Talk from your

chosen topic (unit) in the book2) summarize Part 2 TED Talk3) link the content in Part 1 Listening and/or Part 2

TED Talk to your topic4) do extensive research (watch more videos on

TED or NG) on the topic5) hold group meetings to discuss the organization

and the structure (main idea and major supports) of your presentation

6) upload the proposal with the references of all the TED or NG videos consulted

Presentation Format (4)Stage 2 PPTThings to do

Each group will:1) Create a PPT for the presentation

Introduction 1. title page2. outline or agenda3. hook

Body 1. outlines of part 2 in the book2. link part 1 and/or part 2 to your topic3. major supports and minor ideas of

2 applications OR 2 connections

Conclusion summary (and/or idea worth spreading)Q & A 1. Q & A for audience

2. 3 short-answer questions for interactive sessions

3. Job allotment description of each group member

Presentation Format (5)Stage 2 ScriptThings to do

Each group will:1) write the script individually (for your own part)2) include opening, introduction, body and

conclusion3) revise the script with signpost languages (add

transition between each part; for strategies, please refer to the content in the pair mini-project presentations)

4) finalize the script 5) upload script to Ecourse

Presentation Format (6)Stage 3 PPT PresentationThings to do

For presenting group, each group will:1) make the presentation as a group (every

member has to present)2) use proper non-verbal communication skills (for

strategies, please refer to the content in the pair mini-project presentations)

3) conduct a QA session from audienceFor audience, each group will:

1) listen to the presentation and take notes2) raise questions or make comments about the

presentation in the QA session

Each group member has to participate in the presentation.

Presentation Format (7)Stage 4 Interactive SessionThings to do

For presenting group, each group will:1) host the interactive session by asking questions

For audience, each group will:1) answer questions in the interactive session

Each group member has to participate in the interactive session.

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Time Limit1. PPT Presentation Time: 7 mins2. Q & A Time (from audience): another

1 mins3. Interactive Session (hosted by

presenting group: another 2 mins

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TopicUnit Topic description Group2 environmental or social

phenomena in the 21st Century 8 3

3 scientific discoveries in the 21st

Century9 7

4 creations using 3D printing technology in the 21st Century

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5 inventions involving the application of biomimicry in the 21st Century

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7 concepts of “less is more” in the 21st Century

5 4

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GuidelinesPresentation Proposal

General GuidelineYour presentation proposal includes the followings:1.Name of group members2.Title of your presentation3.Outline of Part 2 TED Talk4.Link to your presentation topic5.Structure (outline) for your presentation6.References used

Note: You may download the templates from Ecourse

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GuidelinesScript

General GuidelineYour TED Talk script includes the followings:1. Name of group members2. Title of your presentation3. All content in your presentation

Note: You may download the templates from Ecourse

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GuidelinesEffective Power Point - 1

• Pictures and keywords only.• No sound effect required. If you want to use

any audio or video effects, make sure you know how to put them in so that they play automatically. (You will only have access to a wireless presenter).

• Make sure your file is uploadable.

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GuidelinesEffective Power Point - 2

• Make it big• Keep it simple• Good Structure• Check Spelling and Grammar

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GuidelinesEffective Power Point - 3

• This is Arial 12

• This is Arial 18

• This is Arial 24

• This is Arial 32• This is Arial 36

• This is Arial 44

Too Small

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GuidelinesEffective Power Point - 4

• Use dark background• Avoid Too many colours

• Avoid Too Many Fonts and Styles• Apply 6 x 7 rule

– No more than 6 lines per slide– No more than 7 words per line

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GuidelinesQuestions in QA and Interactive Session

How to ask a question? Use 5W + 1HElements Examples

Who Who might be involved in X?

Where Where might we get help?

What What needs to be done to reach X?

When When might the company announce the project?

Why Why will the idea work?

How How might the X influence the action of…?

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Criterion Percentage1 Presentation Proposal 10%2 Script 10%3 PPT slides 10%

4PPT Presentation (organization of content, fluency, clarity, non-verbal)

50%

5 QA and Interactive Session 10%

6 Collaboration: job allotment description / teamwork 10%

Performance Criteria

ReminderWhat’s on E-course

E-course 教材區：

1. Final project presentation guidelines

E-course 作業區：

1. Presentation Proposal (template)2. Script (template)3. PPT (for Presentation)

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ReminderWhat you need to do

1 • Draw lots on topic

2• Do research (videos on TED or NG)• Hold group meetings to organize information

3• Write Presentation Proposal • Upload the Presentation Proposal to Ecourse by 12/05

4 • Get feedback and progress check with Daniel5 • Revise and upload the Presentation Proposal, if necessary

6• Create PPT slides and write script• Upload PPT and script to Ecourse by 12/27

7• Revise PPT and script• Upload revised PPT ad script to Ecourse by 1/02 (no changes

allowed after submitting) 8 • Rehearse your presentation

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ReminderImportant Dates

Due Date Event

11/16 1. Decide on the topic of Final Project

12/051. Submit a presentation proposal

(download the format / template from Ecourse)2. Progress check with Daniel

12/12 1. Revise proposal and submit again

12/27 1. Submit PPT and script for presentation

1/02 1. Submit finalized PPT and script for presentation

1/04 1. Present2. Participate in QA and interactive session