An effective oral presentation

Includes a title

Follows a clear organization [see ORGANIZATION OF PRESENTATION]

Does not sound monotone or as though someone is reading

Is based material that is interesting and important

Transmits confidence in self and the content

Can involve visual aids

Involves the audience

Includes a list of works cited (at least 3 sources)

Organization of Presentation

I. Introduction (What are you about to talk about? What questions did you seek to answer with your research? What did you expect to find?)

II. Purpose & Significance (Why did you choose this topic? Why is it important or significant and to whom? How does it relate to the course?)

III. Method (How did you find the information for your topic?)

IV. Results (What did you find out? What are the answers to your questions?)

V. Discussion (What do you think about your findings? What did you learn? Did your findings meet your expectations? Were there any surprises? What are the implications to contemporary African Americans? What are the implications to society at large or other groups of people?