OVERVIEW:

Length: Five minutes, allowing one minute at the end for questions from classmates.

Introduction: Be sure to introduce yourself to the class, as well as let us know what your topic for your research is.

Content: The presentation should include a very brief summary of what sort of work you've done towards your paper thus far, and then the presentation should move to focus on whatever example(s) you'll be presenting to the class.

Examples: Need to include some element of multimedia when presenting examples or pointing to specific points in your topic that you want to present to the class. This may include pictures, Microsoft Powerpoint, video, music, handouts, drawings, etc. Make sure that your audience understands why these examples are important, and why you chose the media you did!

Delivery: Don't read from a script! You are more than welcome to have notes and/or outlines for prompts, or read specific quotes from other sources, but I don't want to see people standing in front of the class nervously reading verbatim from a sheet of paper. It's okay! We won't bite! Promise!

Creativity: Keep us interested! The stage is yours for a full five minutes -- go for it!

Questions: Don't forget to open the floor for questions at the end!

Good Luck!

CATEGORY	REQUIREMENTS	POINTS POSSIBLE	POINTS EARNED
Content & Research	Shows a full understanding of the topic, reflected in the quality of research presented.	30
Organization and Examples	Makes good use of time. Organizes presentation appropriately and logically. Makes good use of multimedia examples.	20
Preparation	Presentation meets the time requirement. May refer to notes, but does not read from script. Answers questions appropriately.	20
Delivery	Speaks clearly, distinctly, and loud enough to be heard by all members of the class. Establishes eye contact and maintains good posture.	20
Creativity	Presentation is not merely a speech or report. Examples are dynamic and engaging.	10

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