Presentation Organization and Evaluation
Presentations:
Prepare as if this presentation were a 20 minute report to the National Academy of Science in Washington DC for use in an environmental scientific issue volume report.
- Scope of issue of problem
Appropriate identification of key issues, problems, resources, methods etc.
- Depth
Case facts and data effectively marshaled, developed, and related to argument
- Breadth
Argument is thorough and comprehensive
- Analysis
Evaluation of interrelationships and concepts
- Structure
Argument is well-ordered. Clear and apparent logic. Key relationships identified within and between topics
- Recommended approach for solution
Compiled solutions with analysis for solving the identified problem areas
- Presentation Mechanics
Transparencies are simple, clear and effective -- and are effectively used.
- Presence
Presenter(s) lends vitality, enthusiasm, and force to the argument.
- Overall evaluation
Excellent, persuasive, convincing vs.
Poor, weak, unconvincing.
- Support documentation and references
Appropriate use of literature, documentation, and opinions
Additional Specifications
Information and Examples for the Cooperative Learning "Issue Development Projects"
Structure:
These presentations and papers are to be integrated
discussions and all members of the cooperative learning
group do not have to participate in all aspects of the
presenting and all do the same things. Each member should
however, have defined tasks and each individual must
contributed so as to be able to obtain a good evaluation
from the rest of the group during pier evaluation and the
instructor evaluation.
Presentations:
We encourage you to present using Power Point on the computer
to permit other students to view your presentation and read
your papers in the future. These presentations and papers
are to organized as lectures on topics and presented as
class information and educational lectures. They should
stand alone as lectures on topics and have and provide
references, sources and additional direction for the class
on the topic chosen.
Restrictions:
You may not present or organize a group around your specific
profession, job or a project being done by your employer.
Examples:
of excellent presentations that were presented using Power
Point are available for viewing to assist in your
preparation and focusing on these topics and formats.
Grading of "Issue Development Project" Paper
- Paper criterion
15 pts. each or 45 pts. total
See Presentation Evaluation for Specific Criterion
- Organization
- Content
- Quality Factor
The individual grade will be weighted according to your contribution - Peer evaluations will be used
Presentation Grade
30 pts. for the presentation

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