Written Presentation Outline Rubric
Due 07/08/04
I. Overview
This part
of the semester geology research project consists of a
carefully
assembled, well thought-out, detailed, and complete
written outline of your oral presentation
that you give in front of
class
at the end of the semester. The layout
and content of your
outline
should be much like the lecture outlines that are both,
posted
on my website, and up on the screen in front of class -
these
are the "presentation" outlines that I follow for my geology
lectures
to you in class. Your outline layout
need not be just like
mine,
but I expect organization, quality, and detail in your layout
and
content. Incomplete and/or sloppy outlines will get low marks.
II. Required Components of the Presentation
Outline
A. Research topic
title, Author name, and Table of Contents
(list of presentation subtopics) (5 points)
B. Introduction
and Stated Purpose of Research (10 points)
D. Body of Presentation - Outline
of your Research Information
and Analysis (30 points)
1) Focused
topic
2) Adequate
quantity and quality of scientific information (data)
Ø Include all the
major facts and concepts
3) Information
is complete, informative, and accurate
4) Well-organized
Note:
I expect this part to be thorough and reflect what you
will actually
cover in your oral presentation.
C. Summary/Conclusion of Your Research (10 points)
1) Clearly
stated, in a "nutshell", what was covered in Part D above.
2) Personal thoughts and
reflections on the research material
- what was
learned, insights, and influences.
D. Outline needs
to have correct spelling, proper grammar, and
at least 400 words
in length (1.5 spaced) (5 points)
E. Total possible
points = 60 points
III. Key Points I am Looking For:
A. Focused topic (narrowed down to
manageable breadth)
B. Clearly-stated purpose
C. Interesting choice of topic
D. Good quality scientific
information/data
E. Thoughtful and thorough analysis
F. Meaningful conclusions
G. Well organized and written (conciseness,
grammar and spelling)