Project Guidelines – Oral Presentation and PowerPoint Slides
Students will present their Final Presentations on video. Save a PDF version of your Powerpoint file and upload both to the “Assignments” tool.
Recording your slide presentation to Youtube or Vimeo. In either case you will need to provide the link of the video on the discussion board. Make sure we can use the link and that it is not set to private. If you do it this way also still submit your slides in the assignment.
The final presentation is 6-8 1/2 minutes in length. Make sure that your time is well rehearsed and that the PowerPoint/PDF slides are an effective visual depiction of your main points. As this is recorded THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR GOING OVER TIME. If you record yourself and are over time, that tell you that you need to edit and try again. Oftentimes who find their presentations going overtime the first few times they do it are pleased that their presentation improved by getting it under 8 1/2 minutes.
You are required to watch 3 other presentations. I’ll let you choose which ones you watch. Just make sure to watch and look at the slides. Next week you are going to be asked to answer some questions about what you watched. These questions are of a general variety so you do not need to take detailed notes – just pay attention and you should be able to respond fine.
PowerPoint Presentation:
The final presentation is a research based oral presentation. It was originally conceived as a (typical) research paper for a history class. However, after teaching online for several years it became apparent that it was more helpful for students to work on both presentation skills and research skills as well as to have an interactive and collaborative element to this course.
The presentations should be approximately between 6-8 1/2 minutes. The presenter should connect the presentation to the required PowerPoint slides and be comfortable with the subject matter. Because this is an oral presentation, it should not be too closely “read”, but notes, however detailed, that keep the presenter on topic and comfortable may be used. Basically, since this is a video you want to be communicating with us. If it feels like we are watching you read, it can be tough on the audience. However if you are reading but it doesn’t seem like you’re reading (I think you know what I mean) – go for it.
The presentation will still require a thesis statement and the presentation should use evidence and analysis to prove the thesis statement. Be specific in your topic. The topics listed are to get you started. You MUST be more specific than the topics themselves. You have great flexibility in how you develop your topic and your thesis statement, but be aware that the more general and broad your presentation the less effective it is.
PowerPoint presentation should include approximately 7-10 slides. You also have great latitude here, as well. Some presentations may be very visual and need 20 or more slides to make their point. Other topics may lend themselves to more abstract discussions that have fewer visual elements and only require 7 slides. Make sure the slides are not too wordy or busy. The most effective PowerPoint slides are succinct, concise and are meant to challenge and “stir” the audience to form a mental image; not to read every word that the presenter is delivering. Let me reiterate that last statement: DO NOT JUST FILL YOUR POWERPOINT WITH SENTENCES THAT YOU READ TO THE AUDIENCE.
Most of the slides that you create are completely up to you. However the following slides are required for every presentation: A title page, with your topic and your name; a Thesis statement slide where you state your thesis statement; a works cited page at the end with all of the sources that you have used. Contact your instructor if you still have questions about the slides or requirements.
Thesis Statement
10 >8.5
Accomplished
▪ Focused and related thesis. ▪ Clearly Stated ▪ Takes a position.
▪ Idea takes a “risk”, shows insight, may demonstrate a new way of
seeing the problem ▪ Requires higher level research
8.5>7.5
Good
▪ Thesis generally related ▪ Very good in most categories, may not be
as complete or thorough ▪ Thesis may have argument but may be
awkward or weak. ▪ Thesis may be only partially connected to
presentation. ▪ Uses “I” or “me” statement. ▪ Uses phrases like
“the purpose of” or “this paper will…”.
7.5 >5.5
Competent
▪ Unclear or unrelated thesis ▪ May need more focus. ▪ Satisfactory
but needs improvement. ▪ May lack depth. ▪ Research may not be
challenging ▪ May not take or demonstrate a clear position ▪
May take a position but be unclear or poorly structured.
5.5 >0
Developing
▪ Thesis not relevant or restatement of an obvious point.
▪ Thesis is not really an argument, may be a topic sentence.
▪ Thesis needs improvement in many or most areas.
▪ Did not include a thesis or thesis slide.
/10分
Content
25 >21.25
Accomplished
▪Defended with logic, insight, and supporting evidence.
▪ Transitions are clear. ▪ Has multiple points of information that
support thesis. ▪ Clearly original writing and analysis of issues.
▪ Key points are identified. ▪ Supports Thesis. ▪ Specific and sufficient.
▪ Precise Word Choice. ▪ Innovative approach. ▪ Appropriate length
21.25 >18.75
Good
▪ May be lacking in depth, insight or originality. ▪ Some unclear
transitions. ▪ Supports thesis despite some minor deviations.
▪ Clearly connects issues, but information not as clear or original.
▪ Supporting examples are generally sufficient. ▪ Good word choice.
▪ May be a bit too short or too long.
18.75 >13.75
Competent
▪ Lacks supporting evidence. ▪ Sometimes off topic. ▪ Few or weak
transitions. ▪ Needs fuller development. ▪ Examples are insufficient
or vague. ▪ Word choice vague or imprecise. ▪ Inappropriate length,
insufficient to cover topic appropriately.
13.75 >0
Developing
▪ Lacks depth and supporting statements. ▪ Not connected clearly to
thesis. ▪ May be basic, obvious. ▪ Is underdeveloped. ▪ Word choice is
vague. ▪ Examples insufficient or non-existent. ▪ Cut and Paste
impressions ▪ Not original or clearly explained or understood.
▪ Connections to thesis are tenuous. ▪ Poor word choice throughout.
▪ Inappropriate length, much too short to cover topic.
/25分
Organization
15 >12.75
Accomplished
▪ Excellent structure. ▪ Effective introduction ▪ Logical presentation
of thought. ▪ Strong topic sentences ▪ Excellent flow and pace
12.75 >11.25
Good
▪ Good structure ▪ Reasonably effective introduction. ▪ Generally
logical presentation of thought ▪ Strong topic sentences ▪ Natural flow,
pace
11.25 >8.25
Competent
▪ Satisfactory structure with uneven execution. ▪ Basic introduction
▪ Logic of thought not always clear. ▪ Topic sentences may be
unfocused. ▪ Flow, pace not always smooth.
8.25 >0
Developing
▪ Basic or poor structure with uneven execution. ▪ Weak introduction.
▪ Logic unclear. ▪ Topic sentences poor or missing. ▪ Little flow or pace.
/15分
Format and Mechanics
15 >12.75
Accomplished
▪ Mechanics Task Points: 15 ▪ Excellent sentence structure.
▪ Good grammar throughout. ▪ Strong written and spoken English skills.
▪ Few to no spelling errors. ▪ Good syntax, word choice and style.
▪ Use of introductory paragraph, well constructed paragraphs and
conclusion. ▪Strong Conclusion with a restatement of thesis.
12.75 >11.25
Good
▪ Good sentence structure. ▪ Good grammar, with few errors.
▪ Good written and spoken English skills. ▪ Few spelling errors
▪ Overall good syntax with a few awkward word choice and syntax
errors. ▪ Use of introductory paragraph, well written paragraphs and
conclusion with some errors or weaker paragraphs. ▪ Conclusion may
be more basic or may not re-state thesis statement.
11.25 >8.25
Competent
▪ Errors in punctuation, grammar, citation style, and/or spelling.
▪ Written and spoken English skills may demonstrate multiple errors.
▪Some syntax and word choice errors. ▪ Paragraphs not fully developed,
including a weaker introduction as well as developing paragraphs.
▪ Multiple spelling errors. ▪ Weak conclusion or no real concluding
paragraph.
8.25 >0
Developing
▪ Serious problems in sentence structure, grammar. ▪ Poor written
and spoken English skills. ▪ Multiple syntax or word choice errors.
▪ Paragraphs not developed. May not have a full introduction.
▪ Serious spelling errors. ▪ Poor conclusion, that does not link to
thesis or may not exist.
/15分
Presentation Skills
20 >17
Accomplished
▪ Holds attention of entire audience with effective speaking
skills, inflection and enthusiasm. ▪ Student displays relaxed,
self-confident nature about self, with no mistakes. ▪ Student uses
a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all
audience members can hear presentation. ▪ Very organized and
obviously prepared and professionally polished. ▪ Connects thesis
to literature and research, and emphasizes its role in the presentation.
▪ Comfortable in connecting PPT slides to presentation
▪ Good use of time – not too long or too short, all relevant information
and argument is included. ▪ Serious spelling errors.
▪ Poor conclusion, that does not link to thesis or may not exist.
17 >15
Good
▪ Good speaking skills, inflection and enthusiasm, but may have
brief pauses or minor issues with inflection, etc. ▪ Student is relatively
relaxed and self-confident. ▪ Student’s voice is clear. Student
pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear
presentation. ▪ Obvious attempt to be organized, prepared, and
professionally polished, but may have a few errors.
▪ Does connect thesis to literature and research, and discusses it in
the presentation. ▪ Time is used relatively well – not too long or too
short.
15 >11
Competent
▪ Displays fair speaking skills. May have little inflection or enthusiasm.
May sound like reading from notes. ▪ Displays mild tension; has
trouble recovering from mistakes. ▪ Student’s voice may be too low.
Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty
hearing presentation. ▪ Somewhat organized and made an attempt to be
professional. ▪ Thesis is marginally stated, may not be connected to
literature or discuss fully in presentation. ▪ Utilization of time is
marginal.
11 >0
Developing
▪ Displays poor speaking skills. May sound as if entire report is read
from notes. Poor inflection and/or enthusiasm. ▪ Tension and
nervousness is obvious; has trouble recovering from mistakes.
▪ Shows absolutely no interest in topic presented. ▪ Student mumbles,
incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of
students to hear. ▪ Disorganized, not professional. ▪ Thesis is not stated
or connected to research or to presentation. ▪ Poor use of time.
/20分
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10 >8.5
Accomplished
▪ ace my homework – Ace tutors for Research Essay Pro UK Writings – APA citation style ▪ Used primary source information in works cited.
▪ Use of multiple types of sources. ▪ Get custom essay samples and course-specific study resources via course hero homework for you service – Include s academic and scholarly,
credible sources. ▪ In text citations throughout.
8.5 >7.5
Good
▪ Some ace my homework – Ace tutors for Research Essay Pro UK Writings – APA errors in citation style. ▪ May not have used enough
sources. (3) ▪ May have a number of sources, but not applicable to
presentation. ▪ Sources may be credible but not scholarly.
▪ May not have cited correctly within document. ▪ Thesis may be only
partially connected to presentation. ▪ Uses “I” or “me” statement.
▪ Uses phrases like “the purpose of” or “this paper will…”.
7.5 >5.5
Competent
▪ Several ace my homework – Ace tutors for Research Essay Pro UK Writings – APA errors in citation style. ▪ May not have used enough
sources. (2 or less) ▪ Sources may not be credible. ▪ May not have
cited correctly within document or at all within document, despite a
strong works cited page
5.5 >0
Developing
▪ Errors in citation style. ▪ Quotes not cited. ▪ Lack of additional
resources. ▪ There may be cut and paste from citations and too
many verbatim quotes ▪ May not have had any citations or
references.
/10分
PowerPoint Slides
15 >12.75
Accomplished
▪ Very good visually ▪ Very professional, innovative or creative
and organized ▪ Skillful use of slides, well written, and effective.
12.75 >11.25
Good
▪ May be too text heavy ▪ Generally organized and professional.
▪ Generally well written and effective
11.25 >8.25
Competent
▪ Very few visuals, reading text from slides as presentation.
▪ May not be organized ▪ May have errors and typos, not as
professional. ▪ Satisfactory use of slides.
8.25 >0
Developing
▪ Text heavy, poorly written, multiple errors on slides. ▪ Not Organized. ▪ Not p
