To conceive your presentation, start by studying the mandatory reading and the supplementary
readings. Next, select one of the supplementary readings and add a third reading that you have
researched yourself. Choose these readings in light of a research question that is inspired by the
mandatory reading and that connects all three readings (mandatory reading, one supplementary
reading and one additional text). Your aim in the presentation is to answer this overarching
research question by using the supplementary reading and the new text you have researched
yourself. The mandatory reading should play only a minor role in your presentation – this will be the
focus of my half of each session.
Here is a recipe for a good presentation that I want you to follow:
a. Start with an introduction and formulate your research question.
b. After the introduction, present an overview. What are the main parts of your presentation
that answer the research question?
c. Then explain your original argument, thesis, or hypothesis. This should be an answer to
the question you have formulated. Note that question and answer must be congruent, e.g.
they use the same concepts and the question actually answers the question in the way it is
formulated!
d. Use the two texts – one of the supplementary readings and one you have researched yourself
– to critically evaluate and discuss your argument, thesis, or hypothesis. Note that it is
perfectly fine to falsify an argument, thesis, or hypothesis.
e. Draw a conclusion.
f. Then formulate two questions for the class discussion. Please avoid general questions and
questions that move too far away from your presentation – the questions should follow from
your presentation and the readings directly!
g. Please prepare to lead the discussion yourself. However, also be aware that the lecturer
might jump in sometimes during the discussion.
Note: I just need a Good Research question, hypothesis and one discussion question. If it was approved then i will get in touch with you again with the presentation. Thank you.