this is not a paragraph, but simply an outline with a topic sentence (you should not include a conclusion)

size: unspecified, but be sure your outline tells me your main ideas (NOT using complete sentences)

put your group leader's name and phone number at the top

On Tuesday (the day after you give me your outline), someone from your group must come to my class (or "English Talk" Time) and pick up the outline/TS, which will now have my comments on it. If you don't understand my markings, please ask me on Tuesday. (I teach in room 3-308 from 1:30-5:00; I encourage you to come during "English Talk" or during the break from 3:20-3:30. I must leave immediately at 5:00 to catch the bus, so I won't have time to discuss my comments then--so don't wait until 5 pm! If you forget to pick it up on Tuesday, someone will have to come to my apartment in Kunming to get it!)

sample:

this is not several paragraphs, but ONE paragraph (your introduction and conclusion are NOT separate paragraphs)

size: 100-190 words; be sure to double-space your work (if you have more than 190 words, please edit it to make it under 190!)

it must describe the topic in English so that someone like me (a non-Chinese person) can understand it (don't just talk about anything you like); remember not to use I/me/my/our/we...

the paragraph should not contain fluff (useless words), and should be closely examined by all of your group members so that it contains as few mistakes as possible; it will get a grade that will affect your group presentation score

it should follow the format of an academic paragraph (see below), with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a conclusion

it must be typed; please follow the advice from section GP.5 in your text/handout

do not give me a computer file or a print out of your power point presentation; just give me a double-spaced paragraph (which will probably fit on one piece of paper); you cannot email your paragraph to me—I want it on paper

you can see sample academic paragraphs at www.krigline.com.cn/medpres.htm and at www.krigline.com.cn/issues.htm--though many of those lost points for inadequate references, too many words, etc.

attach your Topic Sentence and Outline (and any comments I made on them) under your draft--keep the new assignment on top; don't revise your outline unless I ask you to

which group you are (Group C, Group D, etc.—see the roster if you don't know which group you are in)

the name AND class name (Mon 6:30, etc.) of the group leader (this name should be first); please also put this leader's phone number

the names and ID numbers of all of your group members

a word count

100-210 words (if you have more than 210 words, please edit it to make it under 211!)

be sure the final paragraph is typed and double-spaced

if you have lost the draft that I marked or if it is not attached to the final version, your group will lose points (so don't lose it!)

which group you are (Group C, Group D, etc.—see the roster if you don't know which group you are in)

the name AND class name (Mon 6:30, etc.) of the group leader (this name should be first); please also put this leader's phone number

the names and ID numbers of all of your group members

a word count

load it onto the classroom computer before I arrive on Monday morning (It is a good idea to try your USB-disk on the classroom computer during the previous Mon. or Tues., even if your presentation isn't finished! Also be aware that if you try to get too fancy, your presentation might not work on the classroom computer, or might only work if your USB disk is attached. Your "8 minutes" begins when I leave the desk, not when you finally get things working!)

I do not need to see your presentation in advance (in fact, I don't really want to see it in advance, though I will look at the text a week in advance if you print it out, double-spaced, regular type, etc.)

your descriptive academic paragraph must be word-for-word on the Power Point, just as it will be read by one of your group members (if you want to illustrate it with photos or art, be sure they are appropriate for the text and do not distract or "amuse" your classmates; think of this as a serious presentation to other doctors; don't "flash" photos on the screen for a second while the speaker takes a breath--put your photos next to the text being read)

your time starts when you start walking to the front; you have three to eight minutes (if you go longer, you will lose points--and I may even tell you to stop and sit down)

someone must read the paragraph to the class; at least three people must "say something" during the presentation

After reading your academic paragraph, you can do the presentation any way you want. You can make it like a mini-lecture or panel discussion, or use a dialog to present the information. I would also allow other things—talk to me if you have a unique idea.

The words for your drama (or whatever) do not have to be word-for-word on the screen; you can use an outline format instead. However, word-for-word is also OK (and your classmates might appreciate this). If you use other pictures, be sure they relate to the presentation, and remember that your words are more important than your illustrations (be sure we can read the words clearly). Your academic paragraph must be serious in tone, but your drama (or whatever) can be humorous (as long as the message is clearly presented)

other information about how I am grading this is on the "medpres" page: www.krigline.com.cn/medpres.htm

this is to be transferred from your USB disk to my folder on the classroom computer (please try to type on a virus-free computer; if your file has a virus, I will not open it, so you will have to email it to me or find another way to get it to me; if you don't know how to convert a "doc" file to "rtf," get help from me or a classmate)

follow my instructions (above) for writing a review, which is different than an academic essay

size: I prefer 100 to 190 words for each draft (225 max for the draft, with 250 max for each final review); be sure to double-space and type your work

you can find sample reviews at www.krigline.com.cn/Reviews.htm and on the bottom on my Learner Links page

two weeks before your presentation, give me the "summary sentence" plus a support outline

this review should be closely examined by all of your group members so that it contains as few mistakes as possible

give me the marked drafts, attached to the final reviews; if you lose the drafts or fail to attach them, your group will lose points (so don't lose them!); keep the new assignments on top