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.