Hello!
Here are the topics,
deadline, & guidelines for our mid-term presentations, plus notes about writing summaries (要約).
Before anything, here are the lesson board notes from our class last week (5/10):
Before anything, here are the lesson board notes from our class last week (5/10):
Let's look at the themes and topics you can do for your presentations first!
Themes & topics
Here are your choice of themes & topics. They're based on what we've done so far in class. You can choose
one (1) of these:
- A famous figure of science & technology from the past or present
- A unique place in Japan or elsewhere (such as a World Heritage Site)
- Unique aspects of psychology (such as in education or sports performance)
- An environmental issue and a possible solution for it in Japan or elsewhere
Deadlines (締め切り)
Your presentation day will be on June 7th
(6/7), so you have three (3) weeks to prepare them. Please be
ready on the day to present.
Now let's look at summary writing.
What is a summary? It's a short statement of purpose (SOP) about your presentation topic.
It should begin with a short introduction showing a general background about the topic and any interesting points, issues, problems, or a situation, and what is unique or noteworthy about it. Then you should show directly what you will present about in these points, issues, problems, or situations.
Here is an example of what a summary should look like, with the steps you should take when writing it. It's an example from a presenter who is going to speak about famous figures in science and technology - in this case, the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.
First, the presenter shows some general background to the topic:
例えば：There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.
Next, the presenter shows a connection between the background and what he/she will present or write about:
There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. While both figures are crucial in the development of the practical application of electricity to everyday life…
Then, the presenter comes in with what he/she will directly present or write about:
There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. While both figures are crucial in the development of the practical application of electricity to everyday life, this presentation/report will show that Edison may have been the greater figure given the numerous applications of electricity he made possible through his inventions. (71 words)
This summary runs to only 71 words in total. But it shows completely the background to the topic, and the presenter's purpose with the topic.
Preparation
You have the choice to fill in the topic preparation sheet that comes with the handout. You do not have to use it if you don't want to - but you may find it very useful. This is a working record of your preparation about your topic.
You will also see, on the other side of the sheet, a classmates' presentation evaluation form, with a space at the top for you to write your final version of the summary.
This part of the form you will hand in to me. On it, you write your final summary - but then you mark your classmates' presentations.
Be ready for me to review your progress next week and for you to practice your presentation in-class. You can practice with me and/or other group of students.
Finalize your presentation outside of class and be ready to present on the day of your class!
Guidelines
Now let's look at summary writing.
What is a summary? It's a short statement of purpose (SOP) about your presentation topic.
It should begin with a short introduction showing a general background about the topic and any interesting points, issues, problems, or a situation, and what is unique or noteworthy about it. Then you should show directly what you will present about in these points, issues, problems, or situations.
Here is an example of what a summary should look like, with the steps you should take when writing it. It's an example from a presenter who is going to speak about famous figures in science and technology - in this case, the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.
First, the presenter shows some general background to the topic:
例えば：There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla.
Next, the presenter shows a connection between the background and what he/she will present or write about:
There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. While both figures are crucial in the development of the practical application of electricity to everyday life…
Then, the presenter comes in with what he/she will directly present or write about:
There have been many great partnerships, as well as rivalries, in the history of science and technology. Perhaps no rivalry was greater than that between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. While both figures are crucial in the development of the practical application of electricity to everyday life, this presentation/report will show that Edison may have been the greater figure given the numerous applications of electricity he made possible through his inventions. (71 words)
This summary runs to only 71 words in total. But it shows completely the background to the topic, and the presenter's purpose with the topic.
Preparation
You have the choice to fill in the topic preparation sheet that comes with the handout. You do not have to use it if you don't want to - but you may find it very useful. This is a working record of your preparation about your topic.
You will also see, on the other side of the sheet, a classmates' presentation evaluation form, with a space at the top for you to write your final version of the summary.
This part of the form you will hand in to me. On it, you write your final summary - but then you mark your classmates' presentations.
Be ready for me to review your progress next week and for you to practice your presentation in-class. You can practice with me and/or other group of students.
Finalize your presentation outside of class and be ready to present on the day of your class!
Guidelines
1. Prepare a summary about the topic you want to
present on. The summary will be due next week (来週).
2. Fill in the topic
preparation sheet that comes with the handout, or do notes and planning in your own notebook. I will not collect it - but you should do this as a working record of
your preparation about your topic.
3. Be ready for me to review your progress
next week. I will require that you also practice your presentation
in-class. You can practice with me and/or other groups of students.
4. Finalize your presentation outside of class
and be ready to present on the day of your class!
NEW! Now here are the board notes for our class today (5/17):
NEW! Now here are the board notes for our class today (5/17):
See you next time!
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