Prior to beginning work on this assignment, download the PresentationDownload Presentation PowerPoint template to be used in this class.
Using the PresentationDownload Presentation PowerPoint template provided for this class, create a presentation for a potential research topic. Be sure your presentation includes all of the following:
working title presentation outline topic broad topic what you want to know more about the setting or context of your topic why this topic matters to leaders in your field problem statement why the topic interests you ethical considerations ameliorating bias There are no sources required for this presentation. If you use a source to develop your presentation, be sure that you cite it and include it in a reference list. Refer to the Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site., APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site., and APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resources for guidance.
Carefully review the grading rubric below and follow the Assignment Submission InstructionsLinks to an external site..
This assignment will be assessed on a 10-point scale and is worth 3% of your final grade.
Rubric DOC700 W3A1 11.25 DOC700 W3A1 11.25 Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Prompts 1 pts Distinguished Addresses all assignment prompts and adheres to length requirements. 0 pts Non-Performance Does not address all assignment prompts and/or does not meet minimum length requirements. 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Analysis 5 pts Distinguished Provides thorough and exemplary analysis of topics covered; conclusions are logically based on evidence presented; examples are provided to amplify main points. 4.25 pts Proficient Provides detailed analysis of topics covered; conclusions are logically based on evidence presented; examples may be provided to amplify main points. 3.5 pts Basic Provides adequate analysis of topics covered; conclusions may not be logically based on evidence presented; examples are not provided to amplify main points. 2.75 pts Below Expectations Analysis of topics covered is incomplete; conclusions may not be based on evidence presented; few examples are included to amplify main points. 0 pts Non-Performance No critical thinking and analysis are demonstrated; conclusions are not based on evidence presented. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Structure of Slides 2.5 pts Distinguished Presentation has a logical, cohesive structure and text is error-free; slides have clear, concise points and are easy to read at a distance; includes appropriate headers and images to make slides easy to understand; background and graphics provide appropriate color contrast and do not detract from main points of each slide. 2.13 pts Proficient Presentation has a logical, cohesive structure and text is mostly error-free; slides may contain too much text that detracts from main points being conveyed; includes appropriate headers and images to make slides easy to understand; background and graphics provide appropriate color contrast and do not detract from main points of each slide. 1.75 pts Basic Presentation somewhat lacks cohesion; slides may contain too much text that detracts from main points being conveyed; headers and images may be included but are inappropriate or do not relate to main points of slide; background and graphics may have inadequate color contrast. 1.38 pts Below Expectations Presentation lacks cohesion and may be out of order; slides do not convey the main points; headers and images are not included; background and graphics make presentation unreadable. 0 pts Non-Performance Slides are not included. 2.5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle, Mechanics, and Formatting 1.5 pts Distinguished Speaker notes articulate the meaning of the slide by expanding on the content presented on the slide(s). Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb-agreement are error-free; citations and references are properly formatted. 1.28 pts Proficient Speaker notes mostly articulate the meaning of the slide by expanding on the content presented on the slide(s). Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb-agreement are predominantly error-free. Citations and references may include few errors. 1.05 pts Basic Speaker notes may not fully articulate the meaning of the slide by expanding on the content presented on the slide(s). Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb-agreement errors may be present but do not detract from meaning. Citations and references may include some errors. 0.83 pts Below Expectations Speaker notes do not fully articulate the meaning of the slide or simply repeat the content presented on the slide(s). Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and verb-agreement errors detract from meaning. Citations and references may include multiple errors. 0 pts Non-Performance Speaker notes are not included with the presentation. 1.5 pts Total Points: 10