Session Eight Overview Presentations 1. Each student will deliver an oral presen

Session Eight Overview
Presentations
1. Each student will deliver an oral presentation of the published empirical article selected.
Oral Presentation
A. Each student will deliver an oral presentation of the published empirical article selected. Please use PowerPoint slides or a Prezi. Each presentation will include a summary of the following:
1. An abstract
2. A brief review of the literature in your own words (summarize the background research in the published article you selected from the journal of choice, in addition to the findings of the study presented in that article)
3. The research question
4. The independent and dependent variables
5. Operational definitions and measurements of the variables
6. The research hypothesis and the null hypothesis
7. The experimental design or non-experimental research approach
8. The statistical analysis
9. The sampling procedure, participants, and sample size
10. Research ethical considerations.
11. The results
12. The issues covered in the discussion section.
The presentation should be about 15 minutes in length (no more than 20 minutes and include all the twelve elements mentioned above with headings on your slides that clearly identify each section.
Be prepared to answer questions from the instructor and class members about the process of evaluating the article as well as the content of the article itself. .
Rubric
Professor Thayil: Oral Presentations (1) (1)
Professor Thayil: Oral Presentations (1) (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNon-VerbalAttire (professional)
Eye Contact (consistent) and Facial Expressions
Posture (straight)
Gestures and Movement (appropriate)
10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVerbal CommunicationVolume and Pitch
Pacing and Pauses
Clarity and Concision
Enthusiasm and Passion
10 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizationThe type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and
audience. (5 points)
Information is presented in a logical sequence. (5 points)
Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of references. (10 points)
20 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentIntroduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation. (5 points)
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for the target audience. (5 points)
Presentation contains accurate information. (10 points)
Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose. (10 points)
Christian Worldview (10 points)
40 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagementVisual Aids (5 points)
Response to Audience Comments/Questions (5 points)
Time Limit (10 points)
20 to >0.0 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts