Research in Action Presentation Rubric

Expectation / Points Earned / Points Possible
Introduction
Engaging hook / 4
Summary of current situation / 4
Thesis / 4
Roadmap of presentation / 4
Historical Background/Topic Section
Use of research / 4
Thorough explanation of the problem / 4
Explanation of problem in Memphis currently / 4
Includes one graph or chart and CORRECTLY draws a conclusion about the data / 4
Root Cause Analysis
At least one root cause identified / 4
Use of research / 4
Explanation of how root cause affects the current problem / 4
Program Overview
Explanation of what Memphis is currently doing and what gaps exist / 4
Quick summary of your solution and how it will address the gaps / 4
Goals identified/Measurement of success explained / 4
Detailed explanation of solution, all components / 4
Timeline / 4
Budget and description of items / 4
Conclusion
Explanation of how program will help change Memphis / 4
Timing
Presentation was 7-10 minutes long / 4
Visual Aide was professional – no grammatical errors or strange formatting / 4
Use of citations on slides / 4
References page at the end of the presentation / 4
Student spoke clearly and professionally / 4
Student thoroughly answered panelists questions / 4
Investment?
% of investors who invested in your solution / 10
TOTAL / 106
Grade (%)

Presentation Rubric Self Checklist

Did I include:

c  An introduction?

c  A history of my issue?

c  Root cause analysis?

c  A solution?

c  A conclusion?

In my introduction, did I…

c  Hook my audience in to my presentation?

c  Explain a couple of key piece of background information (bird’s eye view)?

c  Give a thesis?

c  Give a roadmap?

In my history of the issue section, did I…

c  Use one or more research article to explain my issue?

c  Connect my issue to Memphis specifically? (It’s not enough to just present info on the issue in America. You must connect your problem to Memphis)

In my root cause section, did I…

c  Provide at least one root cause of the issue?

c  Explain how the root cause effects the problem in Memphis?

In my solution section, did I…

c  Explain how my solution solves the root cause of the issue?

c  Explain the who, what, when, and where of the solution?

c  Explain how much money my solution will cost?

c  Explain a timeline for the solution?

In my conclusion, did I…

c  Explain how the solution will help make Memphis a better place?