What can you tell the class that will enhance their understanding of the author as well as his/her work?

James Baldwin

Requirements for the Author Presentation:

Your discussion will include insight into the authors’ work based on your analysis, opinion, and research

What can you tell the class that will enhance their understanding of the author as well as his/her work?

Don’t just report the facts, be able to discuss them in detail

Discuss how your research expanded your knowledge of the author and their work

Include any information that will be interesting and relevant to the author’s work:

Biographical, historical, cultural, writer’s style, influences, publications, awards, etc.

Minimum of 3 sources/ Maximum of 5 sources

Use college-level sources. Do not use WIKIPEDIA or other encylopedias! Use Library database and credible websites.

Find one peer-reviewed journal article

Can include an interview with the author

Use the outline attached to complete the presentation.