Every member of the group must know the material

Do not read your material, use cards or overheads or some other method having key points which will then trigger the statements you wish to make

Look up at your audience not behind you at an overhead or down at the floor, if you don't feel comfortable looking at members of the audience then look at the back wall

Since you have only approx. 20 minutes (absolute maximum of 30 minutes) you must be precise, too the point, your time limit will require you to choose certain parts of the theory you feel are key points, there is no expectation that all aspects of the theory are covered

With new concepts or terms make sure you define them clearly

You are to assume that everyone has read the chapter

In essence, attempt to make the ideas of the theory come alive, there are often key historic/world events that were taking place during the life of the theorist and the development of the theory

Attempt to devise ways to convey the information that will assist the class in retaining key information – see me for ideas

Towards the end of your presentation, you may wish to devise an activity which assists the class in "testing" their knowledge and understanding – this activity can lead the class into the post-presentation discussion/debate

Consider ways in which the theory might be relevant to the members of the class considering the world in which we live today, perhaps drawing contrasts/similarities between the "life and times" of theorist and our life and times

It always helps to state a key point twice but in different ways, i.e. reiterating key ideas is useful for the audience to remember the ideas

Practice doing your presentation to see how much time it takes, and to commit to memory what you want to say

Speak clearly, i.e. articulate, speak with sufficient volume, speak slowly

Do not mumble, ramble, or speak quickly

Consult with me via email or phone if you have questions about certain aspects of the theory

Ask your audience if they have any questions, and not simply at the end of the presentation but occasionally throughout, to make sure they do understand what you are stating

If you wish to ask questions of the audience, then make sure you specifically call upon individuals instead of hoping someone will speak up - there is little time to wait for individuals to respond

Be prepared to answer questions and to lead some discussion at the end of presentation

Introduce yourselves and provide a very brief, 30 seconds to 1 minute, synopsis of what it is you will be discussing

Provide a summary/conclusion