Principles of Oral Communication
Sample Dialogue Presentation Notes
Single-spaced less than 1 page (+References), Double-spaced less than 2 pages (+References)
Student Name:
Course Name and Section:
Instructor Name:
Assignment: Dialogue Presentation
Submission Date:
Introduction (less than 30 seconds)
I. What is the topic of the presentation:
II. Summary of the topic & your position – consider including common counter-arguments here:
– Preview main points here as well
Body (about 2 -2 ½ minutes)
I. Common ground and areas of agreement with opposing side: innocent not be in prison, guilty not be free because of money.
II. Area of disagreement or how moving beyond common arguments of opposing side: capping lawyer fees ≠solution
III. My position on the topic: More awareness/support legal aid, other affordable legal resources. (supported by a minimum of 3 sources)
A. Reason and evidence supporting my position:
B. Reason and evidence supporting my position:
Glover, lawyer advisor (2017, March 17), Lawyerist: “The best-case scenario is they get paid for exactly the hours they worked. The worst-case scenario is that they work more than 50 hours and do not get paid for all that time” (para. 4).
C. Reason and evidence supporting my position: building awareness/resources.
1. Criminology Profs, Hartley, Miller, and Spohn (2010): private versus public lawyers =minimal difference in legal advice quality.
2. Free legal aid offices. American Bar Association (2017): legal offices = cheaper lawyer fees.
Conclusion (less than 30 seconds)
I. Acknowledge common ground and good intentions of peer: good points about the potential cost
II. Reinforce own position: increase awareness and support for free and affordable options.
References
American Bar Association. (2017). Affordable legal services. Retrieved from https://www.americanbar.org/groups/delivery_legal_services/resources/programs_to_help_those_with_moderate_income.html
Glover, S. (2017, March 17). Why capping hourly fees is usually a bad idea. Lawyerist. https://lawyerist.com/73049/capping-hourly-fees-usually-bad-idea/
Hadfield, G. (2010, March 12). Making legal aid more accessible and affordable. The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/11/AR2010031103654.html
Hartley, R. D., Miller, H. V., & Spohn, C. (2010). Do you get what you pay for?: Type of counsel and its effect on criminal court outcomes. Journal of Criminal Justice, 38(5), 1063-1070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.07.009
Required notes were taken during the in-class position statements from group members on the back
