Week 35 · Term Four · Speaking, evidence, objections and revision
Defend your capstone: shape a talk that fits the time, back every claim with evidence someone could check, answer the strongest objection with Rapoport’s rules, fix your biggest weakness in the open like Hubble’s mirror, and file a defense record.
Monday shapes a timed talk. Tuesday turns claims into evidence. Wednesday steelmans the hardest question. Thursday fixes a weakness in the open. Friday gives the defense and files the record.
25 minutes
Speaking · A talk that fits the time
Structure a short talk so the audience can follow it, and use a rate to plan how much you can say in the time.
Make
A talk outline
Report handoff: The talk outline is filed. Tomorrow you make sure every claim has evidence.
25 minutes
Evidence · Claims someone else can check
Tell a claim from the evidence that supports it, and use an average to report a fair result.
Make
An evidence card
Report handoff: The evidence card is filed. Tomorrow you prepare for the hardest question.
25 minutes
Critique · Answer the strongest objection
Tell a fair, strong version of an objection from a weak, unfair one, and answer the strongest version respectfully.
Make
An objection plan
Report handoff: The objection plan is filed. Tomorrow you fix your biggest weakness, out in the open.
25 minutes
Reflection · Fix a weakness in the open
Identify a project's most important weakness, plan a fix from evidence, and explain why admitting a weakness builds trust.
Make
A revision note
Report handoff: The revision note is filed. Tomorrow you give your defense and file the record.
30 minutes
Speaking and writing · The defense
Present a project with evidence, answer objections fairly, and record a revision based on critique.
Make
A defense record
Report handoff: The defense record is filed. Your week's report is ready for the portfolio.
The defense record uses only work entered here. It is a family record of this week’s work, not a grade, an attendance record, or proof of mastery.
