Discourse Community Presentations
Each student should give a 7-10 minute presentation on a topic from his or her field. An analysis of the
lecture you found from your discourse community should be used to guide the language use and genre
of this presentation. Components of this presentation should be submitted according to the following
schedule:
1. Completed presentation transcript: (Thursday, September 16, online)
2. Completed presentation outline: (Monday, September 20, Nouf’s due on Tuesday)
3. In-class presentations begin Tuesday, September 21
Component Details
Presentation Transcript
1. Write a transcript of the presentation you have chosen from your field. You DO NOT need to
transcribe the entire presentation. A sample of 10 minutes is likely sufficient for this project.
2. Analyze the transcript for use of academic vocabulary, sentence structure, discourse markers,
and genre.
3. Use your analysis to plan your presentation. Your presentation should resemble the
presentation you analyzed in terms of language use and genre.
Presentation Outline
Complete and submit this outline to the instructor by the due date indicated above.
Name:______GU Xiaodong___________
Topic:___ The Leadership Style of Mr. Barack Obama ______
Title:______ ___________
Primary Genre:_______ analysis __________
Introduction
I. Attention-getter:____________leadership style__________________________________
II. Thesis statement :________ Barack Obama’s leadership style suits these turbulent times
III. Preview statement:________________________________________________________
Body
I. First main point: Barack Obama bring a careful, deliberative style to the White House
A. Subpoint: One trait was the calm demeanor
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint: approach on foreign policy is similarly cautious
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint
II. Second main point: a confidence, openness in decision making leadership style
A. Subpoint: He advocated changes in the states and his speech “Yes, We Can Change” is known
by all the people in the American.
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
B. Subpoint: He is good at listening to various viewpoints.
1. Sub-subpoint
2. Sub-subpoint
3. Sub-subpoint
C. Subpoint
III. third main point: a visionary and optimistic leadership style.
Note: The number of main points, subpoints and sub-subpoints you use will vary depending on how
much information you have to convey and how much detail and supporting material you need to use.
Subpoints and sub-subpoints are comprised of the supporting material you gather in your research.
Conclusion
I. Summary statement - _______________________________________________________________
II. Concluding statement - Barack Obama’s leadership style suits these turbulent times.