Students will be expected to give a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation on the following:
Comprehensive information of the topic
How students can utilize or apply the information as a student and/or professional
Why it is important to discuss the topic in a First Year Experience course
Students will be evaluated on the following:
Introduction and Conclusion – 20 points
oIntroduction of self and topic
oConclusion of presentation
Comprehensive Content – 20 points
oEvaluates and explains the topic
oStates at least 3 main points
oProvides personal and relevant examples that demonstrate understanding of the topic
oDiscusses the importance of topic in a FYE course
Presentation Style – 20 points
oProfessional appearance
oEye contact with entire audience
oMinimal use of notes
oEffective and engaging style that enhances the presentation
Visual Aids – 15 points
oVisual aids are used in presentation
oVisual aids that enhance the audience’s understanding of the topic
oVideos are encouraged, however, they must be appropriate and no longer than 1 minute
Organization and Structure – 15 points
oPresentation is organized
oTopics of the presentation transition naturally
oPresentation is grammatically correct
oPresentation contains a Works Cited slide
Length of Presentation – 10 points
oPresentation meets the time requirement
Students who are not prepared to present on their scheduled day do not have an opportunity present on a different day and will receive 0 points for the presentation.
Students will not be permitted to email their presentation for partial credit.
In our efforts to be respectful, students are asked to refrain from entering the class when a presentation is in progress.


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