Assignment: Presentation
PROJECT TYPE: / Literature Review / Systematic Review / Environmental Scan Projects
DUE DATE: / Week 12 (to be advised during semester)
WEIGHTING: / 12 credit point project: 15%
24 credit point project: 10%
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: /
  1. To deliver an oral presentation on the project as it stands (completed or not)
  2. To be capable of critical, reflective and creative thinking and evaluation
  3. To demonstrate a high level of proficiency in oral communication skills

DELIVERABLES: / 15-20 minute presentation
SUBMISSION METHOD: / A suitable date for all project students to present will be identified during the semester. Presentations will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate.

Requirements

An important aspect of project and research work is the ability to discuss your work with colleagues and/or clients. The oral presentation gives you the opportunity to present your ideas to the audience in person during the project seminar.

You will present about your project for 15 to 20 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions.

Your presentation should provide an overview of your project and aim to stimulate discussion amongst the audience.

You must identify one question to pose to the audience, designed to encourage your peers to engage in discussion. This question might relate specifically to your project or to the topic area more generally.

In addition to speaking, you should use appropriate visuals to support your presentation, including PowerPoint slides or videos.

Presentations will take place online in Blackboard Collaborate.

There will be two or three project presentation sessions over two evenings in Week 14. All students are required to attend one of the presentation sessions.

CRITERIA SHEET: PRoject presentation

Criterion / 7
85%-100% / 6
75%-84% / 5
65%-74% / 4
50%-64% / Refer / Fail
0%-49%
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
The ability to:
  • scope the presentation
  • develop an appropriate structure
  • manage the available time for the presentation
/ 2.5 /
  • The presentation has a very clear and effective structure.
  • The material is delivered within a suitable timeframe.
  • Highly appropriate pacing of the presentation.
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  • The presentation has a clear and appropriate structure. The material is delivered within a suitable time frame.
  • Pacing of the presentation is appropriate.
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  • The presentation is generally well structured.
  • Most of the material is delivered within a suitable timeframe.
  • Pacing of the presentation is generally appropriate.
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  • The presentation has some structure but is unclear in several places.
  • Most of the material is delivered but lacks a suitable timeframe and/or pacing of the presentation.
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  • The presentation is essentially unstructured.
  • The intended material is not delivered within a suitable timeframe.
  • Pacing of the presentation is frequently inappropriate.

UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS OF THE PROJECT
The ability to:
  • identify the audience needs
  • identify, explain and analyse the central issues of the topic
  • present a valid, balanced and logical argument
  • stimulate discussion
/ 7.5 /
  • Excellent analysis of the audience and their needs, with content presented being highly relevant to the audience.
  • Excellent, comprehensive understanding of the topic.
  • All of the essential concepts were explained and analysed in a highly effective manner.
  • Consistent attention to key sections.
  • Discussion progresses logically and convincingly to conclusions.
  • Effective ability to stimulate discussion by asking the audience a relevant critical/analytical question.
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  • Very good analysis of the audience and their needs, with content presented being relevant to the audience.
  • Very good understanding of the topic.
  • Most of the essential concepts were effectively explained and analysed.
  • Progression between sections clear and coherent.
  • Discussion leads reader to the conclusions.
  • Attempts to stimulate discussion by asking the audience a relevant critical/analytical question.
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  • Good analysis of the audience and their needs, with content presented generally being relevant to the audience.
  • Good understanding of the topic.
  • Many of the essential concepts were explained and analysed, although analysis may not always be effective.
  • Argument is generally well developed with occasional disproportionate or inappropriate emphasis.
  • Progression between sections is generally clear however may not be always be smooth.
  • Attempts to stimulate discussion by asking the audience a question, however question may not be critical/analytical and attempt to stimulate discussion may not be successful.
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  • Satisfactory analysis of the audience and their needs, with content presented being relevant to the audience.
  • Satisfactory understanding of the topic.
  • Some concepts were analysed, but they were not always essential to the topic and/or lacked effective explanations.
  • Progression between sections may be disjointed or illogical.
  • Attempts to stimulate discussion but is unsuccessful.
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  • Content lacked relevance to the project topic and audience.
  • Very limited understanding of the topic.
  • Essential concepts were not explained or analysed. Disjointed or illogical progression between sections.
  • No attempt to stimulate discussion.

DELIVERY AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The ability to:
  • deliver a presentation of professional quality
  • engage the audience
  • use appropriate language for the audience and topic
  • to speak confidently with effective voice projection
  • effectively use pitch, pause and emphasis
/ 2.5 /
  • Very professional delivery.
  • Language used is highly appropriate to the audience and topic.
  • Words are pronounced correctly and confidently.
  • Pace, pitch, pause and emphasis are used highly effectively.
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  • Professional delivery.
  • Language is appropriate to the audience and topic.
  • Words are pronounced correctly.
  • Pace, pitch, pause and emphasis are used effectively.
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  • Delivery is generally appropriate.
  • Language used is generally appropriate.
  • Familiar words are pronounced correctly.
  • Pace, pitch and pause are often correct, but one or all could be used more effectively in some places.
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  • An effort is made to give a professional delivery.
  • Some significant problems with pronunciation.
  • Little attention is given to pace, pitch and pause.
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  • Unprofessional delivery.
  • Pronunciation problems make the presentation difficult to understand.
  • Pace, pitch and pause are often inappropriate.

VISUAL AIDS
The ability to:
  • design visual aids that are appealing and of a professional standard
  • use visual aids to enhance the oral presentation
/ 2.5 /
  • Visual aids are professionally prepared and have strong visual appeal.
  • They are used effectively to significantly enhance the presentation.
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  • Visual aids are well prepared and have visual appeal.
  • They are used appropriately to enhance your presentation.
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  • Visual aids have some appeal and are generally used effectively.
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  • Some visual aids are used, but they may have little appeal.
  • They are sometimes distracting and/or do not enhance the oral presentation.
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  • Aids are not used where needed and/or significantly detract from the oral presentation.

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