Posted: April 8th, 2015

Presentation Assignment Sheet for Proposal for a Solution

Presentation Assignment Sheet for Proposal for a Solution

The purpose of this assignment is to give a 5 minute presentation about your final paper. Your goal is to persuade the audience, to present a clear and ethical argument and solution, to use evidence effectively, anticipate objections, present a counter-argument, and bring the presentation to a close by leaving a strong and lasting impression.

Grading Criteria

Introduction
Clearly presents the problem and gives it presence (0-5)
Explanation of issue and needed background (0-5)

Presentation of the Solution
Writer’s Thesis i.e. presents the solution (0-10)
Explains the specifics of the solution (0-10)

Justification
Persuades readers that the proposal should be implemented (0-10)
Effectively presents and develops reasons (0-10)
Reasons to support the proposed solution should be from principle, consequence,
or precendent  (0-5)

Opposing Views
Mentions fair and accurate opposing views (0-10)
Refutes opposing view(s)  (0-5

Conclusion
Requires the audience to take specific action (0-10)

Skills
Presentation does not go over or under time (0-5)
Presenter is prepared and knowledgable (0-5)
Presenter does not show signs of excessive nervousness
(for example: um, like, twitching, playing with clothes/hair)  (0-5)
Presenter is clear and audible (0-5)