The following are guidelines relative to participation in the 750 seminar.
 

• I . The structure of the discussion will be based on "Focus Research Articles".

• II. Every participant is expected to be a "presenter" at least twice during the term.

 
• III. Each week, a participant in the seminar will agree to be the "presenter" of the "Focus Research Article" of that week.

 
• IV. The responsibilities and obligations of the "presenter" will be as follows:

 
• 1. The presenter of the week will begin the seminar with a presentation of a summary of the major points of the "Focus Research Article".

 
• 2. The presenter will then provide their best assessment of the validity of the major conclusions made by the author(s) of the "Focus Research Article".  NB.: A position MUST be taken by the presenter on the "Focus Research Article" of the week.

 
• 3. Once the presenter has taken a position on the "Focus Research Article", the other participants are expected to discuss whether they agree or disagree with that position. The presenter will be responsible for moderating the ensuing discussion on the "Focus Research Article".

 
• 4. At the end of the discussion, the presenter will summarize the major points and conclusions that have emerged during the seminar.
 
• V. All participants are expected to have read the current "Focus Research Article" and be prepared to participate fully in the discussion that will pertain to that "Focus Research Article" in every seminar.

 
GRADE INFORMATION:
 
    50% of your grade will be based on your performance as a "presenter".
 
    50% of your grade will be based on your performance as a "participant".