Papers Freaking Suck!@

jess_pom · #1 04-28-2003, 10:05 PM

Alright, so I'm working on this paper, which isn't due until May 9 or something, and I have to present a speech about it tomorrow, really don't understand the whole concept of the speech. I'm in tears, but I guess that's what I get for procrastinating. Oh well, but seriously, it would be nice if the project was explained clearly to us from the beginning.

Can't wait to graduate!

LeslieAGD · #2 04-29-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by jess_pom
Can't wait to graduate!

Yay to Graduatation!
Now I'll be grading papers instead of writing them.

Kevin · #3 04-29-2003, 10:22 AM

Just don't read the paper!

I went to a symposium a couple weeks ago. Students from a journalism class actually READ their paper didn't take questions.. it was bad.

Just make a couple notecards, practice a little if it makes you feel comfortable. Hit some main points.

When presenting papers, I usually follow this formula:

1. Attention grabber intro -- usually ask a question, take a quick survey, try to get the subject to apply to my audience.
2. Introduce at least 3 main points, research question, hypothesis.
3. Discuss methodology
4. Discuss results
5. Discuss conclusion (DO NOT SAY "In conclusion...")
6. Reiterate 3 main points, tell if your hypothesis was correct, why or why not?
7. Close with impact
8. Ask "What questions do you have?"

#4 04-29-2003, 11:13 AM

Don't anyone cry unless you have to write an Appellate Brief for your final and it is based on 50% of your class grade.

Whose crying now?

hehe

Laura

kddani · #5 04-29-2003, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by cutiepatootie
Don't anyone cry unless you have to write an Appellate Brief for your final and it is based on 50% of your class grade.

Whose crying now? hehe

Laura

Mine was worth 60%

And yes, it just about brought me to tears. Thank god my legal writing prof had us turn them in about a month ago, so now i just have to work about the 3 finals I have left to take!

#6 04-29-2003, 01:14 PM

Kddani i swear i am having panick attacks over it and migraines! this is the worst thing i had to write. I hate and detest legal writing, and i use to love to write.

Laura

LeslieAGD · #7 04-29-2003, 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by ktsnake
Just don't read the paper!

You're right...I'll try the stairs method!
I'll throw the papers down the stairs and the ones that go the furthest get As!

LXAAlum · #8 05-01-2003, 05:38 PM

It may be too late for that class, but, if you need any pointers, PM me.

I teach public speaking at a community college - I'll help where I can.