Presentation Evaluation Form – J401

Demonstration of Theoretical Knowledge (Students show familiarity and knowledge of appropriate theories. Students also show knowledge of other theories, and ability to select the appropriate theory): (Grade ___ / 10

A – Excellent knowledge of theories B - Knowledge meets Expectations

C – Emerging Competence F – Theories not mentioned

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Theory Application (Ability to apply appropriate theory, distinguish between different theoretical bodies, use theory effectively): (Grade ___/ 10

A – Excellent application of theories B – Theory used effectively

C – Theory used incorrectly F – Theories not used

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Understanding of Causal Linkages (Ability to do causal analysis: what are the “root” level issues and how do these relate to appropriate theory): (Grade ___/15

A – Root causes identified and theories used B – Level two causes / level two theoretical develp.

C – Only some causes or some theory F – Ineffective causes / Incorrect theory/ or missing

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Demonstration of Causal Insight (Give examples that support your insight to the point of convincing sceptics. These examples come from the case, and support the findings of the student. Essentially. these are the “ahaa” moments of the case) (Grade ___/15

A – Aha moment (standing ovation) B – Arguments would convince the sceptic

C – Arguments not convincing F – No examples used/no arguments made

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Understanding of Decision Criteria (DC) and its Application (Students use alternative solutions and table matrix to evaluate Decision criteria): (Grade ___/10

A – Decision matrix used correctly and convincingly. Support arguments made effectively

B – Matrix used correctly, but no supporting arguments made

C – Incorrect DC/incorrect alternatives F – no matrix used ___________________________________________________________________

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Solution Application (student suggested and defended a “correct” solution): (Grade ___/5 A – Well-made/flowing from arguments/clear B – Solution stated clearly

C – Solution stated, but not as clear F – Solution not clear _________________________________________________________________

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Implementation: (Student show step by step implementation approach including timeline, contingency etc. The test used here is would my grandmother be able to implement this and know if she is on track or not) (Grade ___/5

A – Well-made/good time clarity/contingency B – Time clarity or contingency but not both

C – Implementation presented –not specific F – Implementation not presented

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Effectiveness of the Verbal Presentation (Is the presentation done professionally with open mind and approach. Was it interesting to listen and balanced? Were students prepared) (Grade ___/10

A – Well-made/interactive/not boring B – Well done, student like presentation

C – Some students not prepared F – Presentation in disarray/presenters defensive

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Effectiveness of the Presentation Aides (Is the presentation presented professionally with proper balance with the PowerPoint slides and or other presentation tools) (Grade ___/10

A – Well-made/visuals used/not crammed B – Well done, no visuals

C – Slides crammed/reading from slides F – evidence of last minute prep

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Overall Effectiveness of the Presentation: (what are other elements of the presentation that are either good or bad) (Grade ___/5

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Overall Grade: _______%