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 Research Paper Presentation
Whether you are college-bound or entering the work force after graduation,
having good presentation skills is important. Following is an assignment that
expects you to use your research paper as a basis and extend that learning to a
higher level, showing evidence of a deeper understanding and ability to reflect
on your topic.
Explanations of Rubric:
- Duration: Your presentation needs to be 5-6 minutes
long. Not one minute more or less. This is easy if you put the time and
effort expected into development. You will need to rehearse alone and/or with
someone to evaluate you. You will need to time that rehearsal. Ran short?
Revise. Rehearse. Ran long? Revise. Rehearse. Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse!
You don't play a game without knowing your plays and practicing them
ad
nauseum in advance, so apply the same commitment in the classroom as you
would on the field or court.
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Articulate: If you do not speak clearly, it shows a lack of effort.
- You will be required to present a companion PowerPoint (or other
presentation application) presentation. You are to refer to it constantly but
only as a guide, never reading it (this is not a dictation, this is a
presentation). In order to do that, you will need to rehearse and base your
presentation on what you should already know: a solid understanding of your
topic. Five slides minimum, fifteen maximum.
Upload
your PowerPoint (if other, speak with Mr. Janes in advance) presentation as
Research Paper Presentation to Moodle by the deadline.
- You may bring in other props. If so, discuss in advance with Mr. Janes.
If not pre-approved, surprise props of any kind will result in points
deducted from your presentation.
- Again, you will not read your presentation. You are welcome to use
note-cards to guide you through points but if it appears you are reading,
you did not prepare as expected and points will be deducted.
- Word Choice: Consider your audience. Do you need to define any terms? Are
there concepts you need to first explain in order for them to understand?
- Speak in complete sentences. Just as you're required to write in the
formal voice, you are expected to speak in the same. Casual language,
fragments and speaking into dead-ends indicate a lack of preparation.
- Focus: If you need note cards to help you along, integrate them but
remember, you are not to read your presentation. More to the point, stick to
your topic and come across as the expert you now should be, assuming you've
met expectations.
- Stand up straight. Do not slouch. "Work the room" but don't meander
aimlessly. Establish and maintain eye contact with ALL
of your audience: Do not focus on a single person - it's unsettling -
slowly, methodically SCAN the room as you
confidently speak. "Work the crowd." Always remember to make eye contact with
your instructor. Staring at the SmartBoard, the floor, your notes or the back
of the room all indicate a lack of preparation and rehearsal. If you know the
part, ACT the part.
- Topic: Very simply put, know your stuff. If you come across as an expert,
you did what was expected. If you seem unsure of anything at all, that
translates to not knowing your subject. Nothing distracts like a speaker who
doesn't know the topic.
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Annunciate: Speak loudly so you project to every member of your audience.
But do not yell. If we can't hear you, we can't get your message.
- Why do I need to complete the rubric? You will be required to
complete your own self-grade (rubric) ahead of your actual
presentation and hand it in as you take the podium. This ensures: 1) You
understand the expecations, 2) You agree with the expectations, 3) You put
forth the expected time and effort, 4) You rehearse your presentation. Be
honest and you will know your grade in advance. Don't like that grade? FIX IT.
If you choose to unfairly grade yourself, do not be surprised when Mr. Janes
grades you fairly, based on what you actually earned, as he has all year.
- Students will be randomly selected to present on the
scheduled day. Be prepared by the deadline.
- All presentations will be videotaped, archived and
made available to you to add to your ePortfolio.
- All students will be expected to pay full attention to
all presentations. Points will be deducted if not.
- Anyone not prepared for any reason will receive half
credit immediately. You will be expected to be in Mr. Janes' room at 4:15 THAT
DAY to present and the rubric will be applied for a maximum of 50% credit. No
excuses will be accepted for missing the late chance to present and the grade
will be updated to a zero.
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