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Research Proposal or Review Presentation
Individual research paper oral presentation
Each student is required to give a 15-20 min. PowerPoint presentation on a topic approved by the instructor. There should be at least 5 references in the style of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The piece must include at least one chemical compound, reaction, or schematic that was electronically drawn not copied and pasted. The student should be prepared to answer some questions following the presentation.
Rubric Code:
GX98883
By
alhofacker
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Subject:
Chemistry
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Individual Presentation
Superior
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Fair
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Creativity
20 pts
Superior
The presentation topic is interesting and relates to current advancements in the field.
Good
The presentation topic is interesting but there is no relevance to current advancements presented.
Fair
The presentation topic is a too broad and does not effectively focus on an answerable question.
Poor
The presentation topic is a book report or Wikipedia topic.
Content / Development / Approach
20 pts
Superior
Student has a stronghold on the content and methodology being presented. Student is able to effectively "teach" the class. No mistakes are made with regard to content knowledge.
Good
Student has a basic understanding of the content. Methodology is effectively communicated but show shortcomings in mastery of the material or in explanation of findings.
Fair
Student has only a superficial or limited understanding of content. Mistakes were made during the presentation. The main methodology was explained incorrectly or not explained clearly.
Poor
Student has little to no understanding of the content addressed in the presentation and does not communicate the findings or methodology of the topic clearly.
Thoroughness
20 pts
Superior
The presentation articulates substantive expected outcomes and applications.
Good
The presentation articulates substantive expected outcomes and applications.
Fair
Conclusion fails to do TWO of the previous criteria.
Poor
Presentation ends without an official conclusion.
Mechanics / Attention to Detail
20 pts
Superior
Student pays excellent attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has very few or no errors.
Good
Student pays good attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has few errors.
Fair
Student pays some attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has several errors.
Poor
Student pays no attention to writing mechanics, visual details, spelling, etc. Presentation has many errors.
Graphics / Visual Aids
20 pts
Superior
Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation. Includes graphic's source.
Visual aids are visually pleasing, non-crowded and work well to support the speaker and convey information.
Good
Student's graphics relate to text and presentation. One graphic is not clear or is difficult to read. Includes graphic's source.
Small mistakes may be present but do not interfere with the effective functioning of the aids.
Fair
Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation. Two graphics are not clear or are difficult to read. Does not includes graphic's source.
Mistakes in the visuals are distracting from the presentation.
Poor
Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics. Three or more graphics are not clear or are difficult to read. Does not includes graphic's source.
Organization / Clarity
20 pts
Superior
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow and engages the viewer with a clear purpose of the presentation.The presentation is clearly articulated, with good flow, cohesive ideas, and pays attention to the content
Each slide has a single message unit that is clearly stated on the slide.
Good
Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. Includes the major components of the topic but is missing other components. More than two slides have more than a single message.
Fair
Student presents information in a logical sequence which audience can follow. Includes the major components but is missing components so viewers are not entirely clear about the purpose of the research presentation.
Poor
Student presents information in an illogical sequence which the audience cannot follow. The presentation is missing major components which confuses the viewer about the overall purpose of the research presentation. Student has multiple concepts on given slides.
Creative Slide Design
20 pts
Superior
Slides are creatively designed with minimal usage of words and bullet points. The font is greater than 24 point and legible. Slides include contrasting, easy to read colors.
Good
Slides are clearly designed but include slides of only words and bullet points. Slides include difficult to read, blending colors.
Fair
Slides include small font or busy fonts that are difficult to read. Slides include too busy complicated textured backgrounds.
Poor
Slides are difficult to follow because of the lack of text completely. Slides are black and white only,
Delivery
20 pts
Superior
-Good posture
-Eye contact with the audience most of the time
-Appropriate gesture and expression
-Deliverance with confidence
-Minimal instances of filler words or tag lines (3)
-Notes used only for mechanism
Good
-Good posture
-Frequent eye contact with the audience
-Appropriate gesture and expression
-Moderate use of filler words or tag lines (5)
-Student relies too heavily on notes or rambles
Fair
-Intermittent good posture
-Occasional eye contact with the audience
-Appropriate gesture and expression
-Frequent use of filler words or tag lines
-Student reads from notes or seems unrehearsed
Poor
-Poor posture
-Seldom eye contact with the audience
-Not enough or too much gesture and expression
-Excessive use of filler words or tag lines
-Student is obviously unprepared or "winging" it
Chemical References
20 pts
Superior
The presentation correctly incorporated at least five references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were correctly cited.
Good
The presentation correctly incorporated three to four references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were correctly cited.
Fair
The presentation correctly incorporated two to three references from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were not cited correctly.
Poor
The presentation correctly incorporated only one reference or none from peer-reviewed chemical journals. The references were not cited correctly.
Organic Reaction and Mechanism
20 pts
Superior
Student presents correctly electronically drawn reaction, including starting material, reagents and products. The student correctly drew corresponding mechanism using arrow-pushing formalism on the board.
Good
Student presents electronically drawn reaction, including starting material, reagents and products with only minor mistakes. The student drew corresponding mechanism using arrow-pushing formalism on the board with only minor mistakes.
Fair
Student presents electronically drawn reaction, including starting material, reagents and products but, the reaction has major flaws or structures are missing functional groups. The student drew corresponding mechanism using arrow-pushing formalism on the board, with instructor assistance.
Poor
Student did not include an electronically drawn reaction in the presentation. The student could not finish or did not attempt to finish drawing the corresponding mechanism using arrow-pushing formalism on the board.
Discussion & Questions
20 pts
Superior
Highly encourages peer discussion and interaction. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the topic by responding confidently, precisely and appropriately to all questions.
Good
Encourages peer discussion and interaction.
Demonstrates knowledge through integration of text reading, and by responding accurately and appropriately addressing questions.
Fair
Reluctantly interacts with peers. Demonstrates some knowledge and rudimentary use of strategy. Is reluctant or responds inaccurately to questions.
Poor
Avoids or discourages active audience participation.
Demonstrates incomplete knowledge of the topic by responding inaccurately and inappropriately to questions.
Keywords:
chemistry, presentation
Subjects:
Chemistry
Education
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Types:
Presentation
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