You may be assigned to complete a presentation in this class on the same topic as your final research paper. It may be assigned as individual or group work, and it may be due in Week 7 or Week 8. Please verify the details of this assignment with instructor.
Unless otherwise directed by your instructor, you may use whatever presentation format works for you — i.e., podcast, Prezi, Animoto, GoAnimate, Voki, Kizoa slideshow, Pinterest board, Screencast-O-Matic screencast, YouTube video, infographic, face-to-face (hybrid students only) or video skit, or narrated or unnarrated PowerPoint, etc.
All presentations must be the equivalent of at least 3-5 minutes in length and be accompanied by a complete script or captions, not just an outline.
Opening is attention getting
Introduction lays out the issue well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation
Thesis/position statement is articulated clearly and reflects presentation’s persuasive and informative purposes
Issues/terms are defined in language appropriate for audience
Major themes are organized logically and reflect their relative importance
Generalizations are informed by relevant research from required authoritative sources
Sufficient background material is provided to put issue in context for target audience
Conclusion summarizes major points, and makes recommendations or involves call to action
Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits
Type of presentation is appropriate for topic and audience
Approach to presentation/by presenter(s) encourages audience interaction
Audience interactions are facilitated with confidence
Main points are enhanced by visuals that are well-prepared, informative, creative, and effective
Technology does not distract from message
Research reflects required number and variety of credible and authoritative sources
In-text citations and end-of-text references conform to American Psychological Association conventions
Language reflects college-level conventions for oral and written communications
Delivery (in person or recorded) is audible, clear, smooth and properly controlled for the target audience, with appropriate pronunciation |