1. Fall 2014
Nikki Mattson
IECP

2. Groups
 Sit with the group (4-5 people) that you
would like to work with for upcoming
group presentation project.

3. Agenda
 Conversation Starters
 Group Presentation introduction
 Group Presentation preparation

4. Conversation Starter 1
 During the last century, the engine was arguably
the most innovative invention because it
transformed the methods of industry,
transportation, agriculture and many other
fundamental activities. Can you think of the six
main fuels that are used to operate engines?
Which fuel do you think is the best? Why?
(Mohammed Al Manai) (mechanical engineering)

5. Conversation Starter 2
 As an agricultural engineer, I have the capacity to
solve different kinds of problems related to land
and water management , rural construction,
agricultural mechanization, and agricultural
planning. As a result of experience in your major,
what type of problems can you solve? (Agricultural
Engineering/ Brenda)

6. Conversation Starter 3
 In many companies, different professionals have
to work as a real team, collaborating with each
other and targeting a common goal. For instance,
to extract oil successfully, we, petroleum
engineers, have to work with geologists,
occupational safety engineers, mechanical
engineers, geophysicist and many others. Which
professionals might you need to collaborate with to
be successful in your field? (Petroleum
Engineering) (Adriano)

7. Group Presentation
 What is it? (the big idea)
 A 7-10 problem/solution presentation (with PPT
slides) that focuses on challenges that IECP
students may face when transitioning from the IECP
to an American university and possible solutions
to those problems.
○ The primary sources of your information should
be the PSU classes that your group members
attended and the PSU student interviews that
your group members conducted.

8. Details
 Group = 4-5 members
 Due 11/11 by midnight (Box)
 7-10 minute problem/solution video
presentation (with PPT slides)

9. Step 1
 In light of your PSU course observations
and your PSU student interviews,
brainstorm challenges that IECP
students may face when transitioning
from the IECP to PSU.

10. Step 2
 Narrow your list of potential challenges to
those that you will be able to support with
evidence (quotes/examples/paraphrasing
from your PSU observation or PSU
Student Interview experiences).

11. Step 3
 Brainstorm solutions to the challenges
that IECP students may face when
transitioning to an American university.
Describe details and resources in
enough detail that audience members
could pursue any suggestions that you
make.

12. Step 4
 Prepare to give a 7-10 problem /solution presentation that includes:
 an effective introduction
 thorough explanations of at least 3 challenges that IECP students may
face when transitioning to an American University (each challenge
should be clearly explained and supported by
quotes/examples/paraphrasing from your group’s PSU class
observation and/or PSU student interviews
 thoughtful proposed solutions for each of the challenges mentioned
 counter objections (state objections that you anticipate IECP students
would have to you proposed solutions + counter the objections with
persuasive speech focused on why your solutions are beneficial)
 an effective conclusion

13. Be Sure to Include…
 at least 3 quotes/paraphrase and/or specific examples
from the PSU Student Interview Project and/or the PSU
class observations with thorough in-speech references
 clear, smooth, and logical transitions from one
presenter’s information to the next presenter’s information.
The goal is to give a logical and cohesive presentation.
 Note: I recommend that you make arrangements to
record at the ITC or One-Button Studio so that the
quality of your video is high.

14. Category Points Teacher Comments
Group Presentation Content
Presentation included… ____/20
· an effective introduction
· thorough explanations of at least 3
challenges that IECP students may face
when transitioning to American
universities
· thoughtful proposed solutions for each of
the challenges mentioned
· counter objections for each proposed
solution
· an effective conclusion
Structure
Ideas were organized and presented logically.
Information from multiple speakers was logically
connected, and appropriate and adequate
transitions were used.
____/10
Delivery
Delivery included:
sufficient volume, an engaging manner of
speaking and body language, clear pronunciation,
and appropriate stress, rhythm, and pacing
____/10
Language Usage
Speaker consistently made effective lexical and
grammatical choices in relation to the topics and
the intended audience
____/10
PPT Presentation
PowerPoint presentation was clearly organized,
enhanced the presentation by highlighting
important information and relevant images, and
contained slides with minimal text
____/10
References
Presentation included at least 3
quotes/paraphrases and/or specific examples that
were correctly and thoroughly referenced during
the presentation
____/10

15. Handout

16. In-Class Preparation
 Part 1 (Discussion)
 1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of group
presentations?
 Advantages
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 Disadvantages
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5.

17. Discussion
 2. How can you decide who will do the
different parts of your presentation?
 3. How can you connect the different
sections of your presentation?

18. Discussion
 4. What are some tips that you have for
organizing and giving effective group
presentations?
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19. Discussion
 . What are some group roles that might
be helpful for organizing group work?
(leader, encourager, time keeper, etc.)
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5.

20. Discussion
 2. What are some group behaviors that
might be helpful for accomplishing a
task?
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21. Contract Writing
 Create a contract with your group
members that will guide how you
interact with each other and complete
tasks. Think about what expectations
you have for each member.

22. Group Work Time

23. HW
 PSU Student Interview Project – Due
10/24 (Box)
 Group Speaking Task 3 Comments –
Due 10/26 midnight