Description
The goal of this presentation is to share with the class the contents
of your final paper. You should clearly state your paper’s topic and
thesis statement, but the remainder of your presentation can cover any
of the content you deem appropriate. You should not feel obligated to
cover everything contained in your paper during your presentation.
Similar to our previous presentations, your target length is
approximately 5-minutes and you should focus on communicating your ideas
clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Given that this is our final presentation, you should aim to improve
upon your previous presentations by incorporating feedback and
recognizing your own strengths and weaknesses. You should also utilize
the effective presentation strategies that we discussed earlier in the
semester (see the expectations below for a quick refresher).
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Expectations
The expectations for this presentation are the same as our previous
presentations:
- Organize your presentation around a single topic and follow a
logical structure
- Utilize strategies for
effective scientific presentations, such as stating the main point
in the title, using contradictions for dramatic effect, and telling a
story.
- Take no long than 5-minutes.
- Avoid digressions, distractions, erroneous statements, and
contradictions
You should present your information as if it is entirely new to the
class, even if you topic somewhat overlaps with another student who has
already presented.
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Assessment
Your presentation will be assessed using the following guidelines
(similar to previous presentations):
- Organization and content - 4 pts
- Did you clearly articulate your main points? Was the presentation
organized and easy to follow? Was your information accurate?
- Did you present the right volume of information? Was the
presentation of examples vivid and easy to grasp?
- Did the presentation have a clear introduction, conclusion, and
logical progression?
- Delivery - 4 pts
- Was the pace of speaking appropriate? Did you vary your pace to
emphasize key points?
- Was the speaking volume appropriate? Did you engage with the
audience using gestures, eye contact, facial expressions? Did you appear
nervous or read directly from your slides?
- Did you keep verbal tics (“like”, “uh”, “um”, etc.) under control so
that they weren’t distracting?
- Personal Growth - 2 pts
- Is it clear that you’ve been practicing skills and strategies
identified in your previous presentation reflections?