Presentation Checklist
· Each item is worth 10 points (except for the questions you respond to are worth a combined 20 points) for a total of 130 points for your presentation
CONTENT:
r Am I focusing on a specific geographic contemporary issue?
r Am I providing the appropriate amount of background (e.g. historical context, political backstory, contemporary setting, etc.) to clearly set up my discussion?
r Have I physically created at least one original, unique map?
r Do I incorporate several relevant maps of varying scales, themes, perspectives, etc. that clearly aid in the presentation of my topic?
STRUCTURE:
r Is my presentation in a logical format and / or sequence?
r Am I dedicating the appropriate amount of time to each section within my presentation?
PRESENTATION:
r Am I providing the material effectively, clearly, and is easily understood by anyone who knows nothing about my subject?
r Am I presenting and representing my information accurately (e.g. pronunciation, within the proper context(s), inclusiveness, etc.)?
r Do I avoid being “text-heavy” by creating and utilizing many informative visual aids (graphs, charts, etc.) for the presentation?
r Do I have a solid conclusion and include a solid discussion of what the future may hold?
QUESTIONS:
r Is it clear that I have thoroughly researched my subject?
r Am I knowledgeable enough about my subject to the point where I am able to effectively and intelligently answer at least two questions about it? (20 points)
Presentation Basics
· The presentation grade is based on the following criteria:
- Proposal: 10 points (already recorded)
- Presentation: 130 points (see checklist above)
- Two questions you ask: 10 points
TOTAL: 150 points
· Name your file the name of your country / region (e.g. Peru or Maya)
· You need to place your completed presentation (PowerPoint or Prezi) in the Q:\StudentCoursework\DeGrave\2155.GEOG.308.001 folder the night before your presentation so those who want to print it out prior to your presentation have an opportunity to do so. Failure to place your presentation in the Q: drive folder the night before you present will result in a five (5) point deduction.
· To move your file into the Q: Drive: Save your powerpoint file to your desktop. Then go to: https://students.uwec.edu/ Find the Q: Drive and navigate your way to: Q:\StudentCoursework\DeGrave\2155.GEOG.308.001 Click the Upload button in the upper left side of the screen. Select Browse and find the icon of your powerpoint file on your desktop, and Click Open. Click the Upload button in the “Uploading of Multiple Files” window. You should now see the file in the Q: Drive folder.
· Once you place your powerpoint into the Q: Drive, you will not be able to delete, move or modify your presentation
· Place your sources—in order—at the end of your presentation (see sample)
· If you fail to present during your scheduled presentation time, you will not have an opportunity to present at a later date and you will lose all 130 points possible for your presentation!
· Those who present earlier will be graded more leniently than those who present later since those who are the “guinea pigs” have a distinct disadvantage in not seeing others’ presentations prior to giving their own
· You will receive a zero for your entire presentation if you copy and paste information into your powerpoint (aside from graphics)!
· You will be required to answer at least TWO (2) random questions from your fellow students after you complete your presentation. How you display the knowledge of your subject in addition to how effectively and intelligently you are able to answer the questions posed to you are worth 30 points of your presentation grade (see checklist).
· Everyone must ask two (2) intelligent, relevant questions by the conclusion of all the presentations. I will offer five (5) extra credit points for asking a third question. Of course, you are encouraged to ask more!
Presentation Tips
· Technical Support: Contact the helpdesk if you need tips on how to put together a powerpoint (836-5711 or )
· Subject Knowledge: Anyone can effortlessly “slap together” a 6-8 minute PowerPoint, but keep in mind far more of your grade is based on your knowledge of the topic than the powerpoint, itself, such as pronunciations, general facts, historical contexts, etc.
· Timing: 6-8 minutes goes by VERY quickly, so you may want rehearse your presentation in order to better gauge its length.
· Background: Be sure that your presentation focuses on the “here and now;” if more than 25% of your slides are related to history or background information, you’re likely spending too much time on the setup and not enough time on the topic, itself.
· Maps: All of us know where your country/region is located, but a good map is one that contains information specific to your topic. You may want to make several of your own maps (or find a simple map and add to it the important features and information needed) to ensure that the maps you provide will have detailed information.
· Visuals: Be sure to include graphs, charts, etc. Listening to someone read text straight off of a powerpoint is not only painfully boring, but it doesn’t help “tell the story” as effectively as graphics, charts, and other forms of visual representation do. You may want to even create your own graphs, charts, etc.
· Know Your Audience: Make sure you know not only the information contained within your presentation, but also related issues since others may want to know more. To help with this, ask yourself “what else would I like to know about this subject if this was the first time I had heard about it?” For example, how do other governments or ethnicities feel about your situation? What other efforts have been attempted in the past to resolve your issue?