Presentation Topic:
Group Members:
The title should be less than ten words and should reflect the factual content of the paper. Scientific titles are not designed to catch the reader's fancy. A good title is straightforward and uses keywords that researchers in a particular field will recognize.
Why was this study performed/what is the “big picture" question being addressed? 5 pts ___________ pts
Answers to this question may be derived from observations of nature or from the literature.
What knowledge already exists about this subject? 10 pts _____________ pts
The answer to this question must review the literature, showing the historical development of an idea and including debates and gaps in existing knowledge.
What is the specific purpose of the study? 5 pts ____________ pts
The specific hypotheses and experimental design pertinent to investigating the topic should be described.
Where and when was the work done? 5 pts _____________ pts
What materials were used?
5
pts ______________ pts
How were they used?
5 pts ______________ pts
The results section should summarize the data from the experiments without discussing their implications. The data should be organized into tables, figures, graphs, photographs, and so on. But data included in a table should not be duplicated in a figure or graph.
All figures and tables should have descriptive titles and should include a legend explaining any symbols, abbreviations, or special methods used.
15 pts _________ pts
This section of your report should concentrate on general trends and differences and not on trivial details. 5 pts ___________ pts
This section should not just be a restatement of the results but should emphasize interpretation of the data, relating them to existing theory and knowledge (this ties into your outside literature). Speculation is appropriate, if it is identified as such.
10 pts ____________ pts
You should explain the logic that allows you to accept or reject your original hypotheses. 5 pts ___________ pts
Suggestions for the improvement of techniques or experimental design may be included here. You should also be able to suggest future experiments that might clarify areas of doubt in your results. 5 pts _____________ pts
Literature Cited 5 pts
You should use a minimum of 2 primary references to develop your background and support (or refute) your conclusions.
Acknowledgements 2.5 pts
Presentation Style 15 pts (individual grade)
Eye contact with audience
Voice projection (volume and enunciation)
Timeliness (thorough but concise)
GROUP GRADE: __________/ 85
INDIVIDUAL GRADE: __________/ 15
FINAL GRADE: __________/ 100