HONORS HUMAN AP

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Welch

READ THIS DOCUMENT VERY CAREFULLY!

This project entails each student giving an oral presentation about a particular human condition (disease, injury, etc.) using a PowerPoint presentation. Each student will present in front of the class for 5-8 minutes during the unit in which their topic is included. Students not presenting are responsible for taking notes on the presentation since everyone will be tested on the information on a test or quiz during the unit. Each presentation will be graded using the attached rubric and will be counted as a test grade (100 points).

Important Due Dates:

Email me your final Power-point file prior to your presentation date. (). Any presentations sent after that time will receive a zero. This will be approximately half of your presentation grade (see rubric)

You also need to print out a hard copy of your presentation to be passed in as well. There are directions on how to do this in this packet.

Email the five questions in a word document as described.

I need a copy of any scientific/medical journal article that you use as well.

CRITERIA FOR POWER-POINT PRESENTATION

This presentation will be worth 100 points (a test grade)

The following components should be addressed:

  1. Etiology (causes or origin) – brief history of the disease (if documented), nomenclature, what causes the condition (genes, environment, combination, etc.)?
  2. Mechanisms of Disease – Explain the physiologic events leading to the disease. This should provide a rational understanding of the signs and symptoms presented by the patient.
  3. Description - body system(s) and organs that are affected and specifics on onset, how they are affected, risk factors, life-expectancy with disease, what is it like to live with the disease, etc.
  4. Differential Diagnosis:List any diseases/ disorders that present in a similar fashion and discuss the diagnostics necessary to differentiate. (If it is more conducive for flow and/or time of the presentation, you may tie this section with the following section.)
  5. Objective support: Include physical signs (visual inspection, vitals, orthopedic, neurological, etc.) and diagnostic tools (medical imaging, lab values, etc.) utilized to identify the disease/ disorder.
  6. Treatments (at least three and explain each)This section should include but not limited to the following: – benefits, side-effects, etc.
  • Gold Standard Treatments and Therapies (MERCK)
  • New & Promising TX (if applicable)
  • Contraindications & Complications
  • Support & Prevention
  1. Prevention (explain two methods of preventative care – see me if your disease/condition does not fit this criterion)
  2. PubMed or other professional journal article – you must use one article from a professional journal and include it in your presentation (it should not take up a lot of your presentation, but it should be worked in (and referenced) at some point.
  3. QUESTIONS: Each presenter is responsible for providing 5 multiple choice questions pertaining to the presentation material. This means you must include 5 answers (A-E) for each question and indicate the correct answer. The questions will be considered as possible exam questions for the corresponding chapter.

A 5-8 minute presentation is expected. You will be graded on the criteria listed in the attached rubric. Your classmates will be tested on what you present on the test/quiz for that system, so make sure you strive for clarity in your presentation (NO HANDOUTS OF SLIDES ARE ALLOWED!).

If you are absent when a presentation is given:

Get the notes from a classmate who was there the day the presentation was given

SOURCES

It is absolutely necessary to cite all sources that were used to create your presentation (text, images, etc.). THERE WILL BE NO CREDIT WITHOUT THIS EVIDENCE! Put your bibliography in AMA format on the last slide(s) of your presentation.

3 current (past 10 years) sources are required. More than 3 are recommended. The following MUST be used as sources (See rubric for explanation of the AMA bibliography assessment)

1. Class text (include page numbers)

2. Scientific/medical Journal article approved by me – search PubMed or any professional journal (look at the Honors A&P links page of the website for guidance) – I need a copy of this source to be passed in as well

3. Newspaper article or interview with a knowledgeable person (health care professional, person with the disease or condition)

4. “Reputable” internet web site - .gov, .edu, .org (NO .coms – unless it is approved (ask me). Refer to the accepted library databases located on the library website or ask for a handout from the librarian.

5. A scientifically accurate text (beside class text)* NO WIKIPEDIA!

VISUALS

You are required to have at least 4 quality visuals with captions in your presentation. All visuals should pertain to the information on the slide in which they appear (clip art type pictures do not count) – see rubric for details

Content Questions

Be sure to have your five multiple choice questions worked into your presentation. Please send a document as follows:

  • Font: Calibri
  • Size: 11
  • No spacing
  • No numbers
  • Answers choicesindicated withcapital letters and a period. EX: A. B. C. D. E. All questions must have 5 possible answers. Do NOT use "all of the above" or "none of the above” as answers.

DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATION

Being absent on the day of your scheduled presentation is not acceptable, except in extreme circumstances. You are responsible for arranging a date when class is in session, and a date that you know you will be able to present since I plan the class around your presentation. I will give you notice of your presentation date at least one week in advance but be prepared when your system comes up (see the list of topics for approximate dates when your topic will come up)

Your printout does not need to be in color, but must be in this 3-slide-per-page handout format. Please do not pass in a packet with one giant slide per page, or 12 tiny slides per page! If you have any issues/questions, please see me after school.

List of COMMON ERRORS for the presentation (from former students and me)

Not following directions from this handout, including

  • Speaking too fast/slow or too loud/soft,
  • Not defining unfamiliar vocabulary – ex. Using “big words” (aka. Medical and biological terminology not commonly used in class) without explaining, even in a quote
  • Putting too much information on each slide
  • Giving too little information during the presentation
  • Not being able to expand verbally on information on your Powerpoint
  • Relying too heavily on note cards or reading from the screen duringthe presentation
  • Not making a backup copy of your presentation. Remember, email it to yourself prior to coming to school.
  • Not practicing your presentation beforehand or not reviewing the information on your presentation (especially important if you go late in the year!)
  • Using a slide background (pictures etc.) that makes it difficult to read or a slide background that is very distracting
  • Using too many slides or sound effects
  • Not showing understanding of sources
  • No captions under visuals
  • No visuals at all
  • Not citing visuals
  • Using font that is too small or too many font color
  • Grammatical and spelling errors

List of Possible Topics:

Cardiovascular
Anemias (overview of the different types or you may focus on a particular type)
Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Valve Disorders
Leukemias
Stroke & TIA
Digestion and Nutrition
Crohn’s disease
Celiac’s disease
Diabetes
Diverticular Disease – IBS, IBD
Obesity
Hepatitis
Myxedema/Grave’s* (endocrine)
Malabsorption
Pancreatic & Colorectal Cancer
Peptic ulcers / Respiratory
Asthma
Hypoxia
COPD
Lung cancers
Immune
AIDS
Edema
Leukemia
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosus)
Urinary
Polycystic kidney disease
Glomerular nephritis and/or glomerular sclerosis
Urinary Bladder & Prostate Cancer
End-stage renal disease
Reproductive
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Any one of the following: cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer
  • You may change your topic if you wish before it is due as long as your presentation is completed on time. Just be sure to let me know if you decide to do this.

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Content – Depth/Accuracy
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All content throughout the presentation is accurate and well explained by the presenter. There are no factual errors. Shows a full understanding of the topic.
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Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that is not explained or written accurately. Shows a good understanding of the topic.
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Most of the content is accurate but there are two pieces of information that are not explained or written accurately. Shows an adequate understanding of the topic.
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Content contains more than two factual errors. Does not seem to be able to explain the information adequately reflecting poor understanding of the topic
Content
Coverage / All required content is addressed (1-5 on first page of this handout) / Missing one content area or insufficient information for one area / Missing two content areas or insufficient information for two areas / Missing more than two content areas
or insufficient information in more than two areas
Sequencing of Information
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Information is organized in a clear, logical way. Each slide has a title and flows easily into the next topic
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Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information seems out of place or lacks a title (Or has title that is not descriptive)
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Some information is logically sequenced. Two slides or items of information seem out of place or lack titles.
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There is no clear plan for the organization of information. Slides are not well organized with titles
Graphics/font
/ All graphics (4 minimum) are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation and have captions (clip art like pictures will not count although they can be used) / A few graphics are not attractive (poor resolution or quality) but all support the theme/content of the presentation.
(or 3 visuals) / All graphics are attractive but one does not support the theme/content of the presentation or more than one has very poor resolution. (or 1 or 2 visuals) / Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
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No graphics are used
Volume / Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation. / Volume is too soft to be heard by all audience members during parts of the presentation. / Volume is too soft to be heard by all audience members about half the time. / Volume too soft to be heard by all audience members for most/all of the presentation
Posture and Eye Contact / Good posture, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. / Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room but does not stand straight up (leans on desk, projector, etc. OR does not look at one area of the room but posture is good (ex. Looking at me or only to your right while speaking / Minimal eye contact (reading from note cards or screen for about half of the presentation) and/or does not show good posture when presenting (i.e. leaning on desk or projector, etc.) / Slouches and/or reads off of the screen during the presentation with little or no eye contact with the audience.

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