Class Report AssignmentChild Development 11

Be PreparedO Research your topic thoroughlyO Refer to your CD11 webpage on the

Library websiteO Find your topic in your textO Read additional books and articlesO Discuss your topic with someone

who may have experience with it

Write Your PaperO Write a three page paper on what

you have learnedO Use information from your readingsO If you are quoting from a book or

article be sure to use the author’s name and page number

O NEVER QUOTE DIRECTLY WITHOUT GIVING CREDIT TO THE AUTHOR

Works Cited PageO Include a page listing the books and

articles that you used. O Format for a works cited page can be

accessed through the LAMC library webpage or visit a librarian for help

O All sources must be referencedO Include the children’s books that you

have found in a separate section of your Works Cited page

Attach Grading SheetO The grading sheet is in your syllabus

and must be attached to your three page paper

O Submit your paper to me BEFORE you start your oral presentation

Oral ReportO The oral presentation is five minutes

longO The preference is that this be done

on PowerPointO Help in creating a PowerPoint is

available in our CDSRC (Child Development Student Resource Center

Be PreparedO Think carefully about the main points

that you want to share with the classO Organize your thoughts on small

cards to use with your presentation to remind you of your key points

O Collect and prepare the resources that you are going to share

Resources RequiredO You will earn points for bringing

resources to share with the classO Resources can be children’s books,

handouts of websites or places to go for help or information

Practice!O Practice your five minute oral

presentation at home in front of someone or even in front of a mirror

O Time yourselfO Use cards to stay focused and confidentO Practice looking up often as you go

through the presentation

O Smile in front of the mirror!

Day of PresentationO Bring everything necessary:

Paper containing works cited page and grading form

Power Point Resources (children’s books, handouts, etc.) Small cards for your reference Confidence! Smiles!

O Breathe – inhale, exhale, inhale, exhaleO Look up often – engage your listeners!O Remember: you are the expert and we

appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!