1. Writing Exercise
Come up with a question,
series of questions, or
discussion topic that will
get students writing. It
should be related to the
scholarly article.
The more controversial or
interesting the better in
terms of generating
student interest.
Have the students write
before you begin your
presentatation.

2. Title of Presentation
(Come up with a catchy title that reflects the
topics you are covering)
Names of Group Presenters

3. Basic Overview of Article
• “Title”
• Authors
• Journal

4. Journal
Overview:
• Who publishes it?
• What is the focus of the journal?
• What is the journal’s editorial bias/slant?

5. Authors
Dr. Lois Lane
Tell us about the authors. Where do they work?
What are their specialties? Accomplishments?
Dr. Marge Simpson Biases?

6. Context and Background
Provide background information
about the topic. For example, if the
article is about a particular
problem, outline the problem and
its impact on society.
Use images / Brief Text

7. Summary of Article
• Summarize the main
points and finding of
the article IN YOUR
OWN WORDS.
Use images / Brief Text

8. Important Terms or People Mentioned
• Explain complex terms to
your audience;
• If the article references the
scholarship of important
Economist, explain who
they are. (If multiple
scholars are references,
concentrate on discussing
only 1-3 of them.)
Use images / Brief Text

9. Main Points and Findings
Use images / Brief Text / This may take more than one slide

10. Video Element
• Insert a link to a
Youtube or other
video that is
somehow
relevant to your
topic(s); show the
class

11. Sharing Your Views
• Each presenter should share either a well-
written or poorly-written passage from the
article.
• Each presenter should share his/her opinions
of the article’s findings; the authors’
viewpoints.

12. Class Discussion
• Have the students share what they wrote
before the presentation began.