Week Four

Introductions and Conclusions

• Purpose of Introductions
• Characteristics of Effective Introductions
• Purpose of Conclusions
• Characteristics of Effective Conclusions

Organizing the Presentation

• Importance of Organization
• Establishing Main Points
• Establishing Supporting Evidence
• Transitioning

Homework

• Read pgs. 122-145
  
• Write 2-pg chapter summary
  
• Prepare informal outline for First Presentation due Sept. 19