ILS 2215 Group Presentation
It is the task of each group to teach the class how to become more skeptical about the multitude of ways that the Earth may be in Peril, and you need to do so in a scientific manner using academic and scholarly sources.
You may use Google slides, Power Point, Prezy, or any other presentation software.
Your presentation must be a minimum of 12 minutes and no more than 15 minutes, and you are graded on the content of your presentation as well as your delivery (eye contact, body language, tone of voice, use of hand gestures, etc.).
Purpose and Content
This presentation should educate your audience, your fellow class members, and must communicate a clear thesis about your chosen topic (The specifics of each topic are presented at the end of this document).
SEE GRADING RUBRIC BELOW FOR MORE SPECIFICS.
Working in groups of two or three, each group must prepare and execute a presentation that is informative, easy to follow, delves deep into the subject, is supported by viable academic research, and REALLY TEACHES us about this important subject both visually and sociologically.
You must also prepare a class activity of some type that reinforces the concepts found in your presentation. This activity should take no more than 30 minutes or so total.
This is a researched presentation and requires LIBRARY RESEARCH. Make use of the library's databases (journal articles, newspapers, magazines, ebooks).
A good place to begin your research is Opposing Viewpoints, but mostly just for topic ideas as much of the info here is commentary and not supported by scientific research.
Information taken from the World Wide Web may be used sparingly (no more than 20%), but should only be taken from credible sources. See this link for more info:
Your presentation must include a Works Cited Slide at the end. You must also cite information on each slide. Without it, your presentation will be considered plagiarized.
You may make use of a short video clip, but it cannot be longer than 2 minutes.
Be sure you practice a minimum of 5 times before presenting and timed yourself. If you go over or under time, there is a significant point reduction.
All student presentations are to be on their assigned date.
NOTE: In order to earn a grade for this Group Presentation, every student in the group MUST participate equally in the contribution of research and content to the presentation itself as well as its delivery.
(Group Presentation RUBRIC)
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 30
CONTENT (14 points)
FOCUS (4 points): The thesis is very clearly stated; the topic is narrowed sufficiently; the specific audience has clearly been taken into account when delivering the presentation; information presented contains no inaccuracies
DEVELOPMENT (4 points): All main points begin with a clear topic sentence; all main and supporting points are supported by specific and highly effective examples/evidence; the main and supporting points all relate to each other.
ORGANIZATION (4 points): The presentation has a clear introduction that catches the audience’s attention effectively and is connected to the whole; effective transitions recap each main point; the conclusion effectively summarizes the presentation and is related to the whole
STYLE (2 points): Language is memorable; language is well-chosen; tone is appropriate.
VISUAL DELIVERY (5 points):
Presentation must include 10 to 12 PowerPoint slides (doesn’t include the works cited slide) that are professional and easy to read, and slides make use of effective design. Fonts, backgrounds, are effective, consistent, etc., and contain no grammar/spelling errors. All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. There isn’t too much information on each slide and content is limited to talking points.
VOICE DELIVERY (5 points)
The speaker’s voice in delivery (avoided fillers, spoke with appropriate speed and tone, spoke with enthusiasm). Speaker maintains eye contact with audience and uses appropriate body language.
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION (6 points; Score Determined by Group Members)
When scoring group members, consider each of the following:
Participation and Communication (0-3 points): Student connected with all members of the group and maintained frequent contact. Student gave timely and constructive feedback to group members. Student was cooperative and enthusiastic about the project
Contribution (0-3 points): Student completed their share of the work.
Grading Scale
27-30 A
24-26 B
21-23 C
18-20 D
0-17 F
