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Presenters:
Topic:
ITEM
DELIVERY: Poised, well rehearsed,
eye-contact, clear, audible, not too
fast/slow, used appropriate scientific
language, did not read from notes, took
cues from audience, fielded questions
well.
ORGANIZATION:
Introduction: captures attention, clearly
describes research question and
objectives of study, introduces relevant
literature
Main section: Describes methods
adequately, effective use of graphics,
highlights predictions of study and their
interpretation
Conclusion: Recognition of limitations
of the study; emphasis of the
implications of the study for community
ecology
VISUAL AIDS:
Simple (uncluttered); helps guide the
presentation, important points
emphasized
THOROUGHNESS OF RESEARCH:
Up-to-date literature (journal articles)
used to support rationale of study;
speakers familiar with classic literature
and understand material presented
TEAMWORK:
Coordinated transition between
speakers; equal participation of team
members; non-speaking members
attentive and not distracting
COMMENTS
SCORE
Maximum 10 points awarded for each item; each presentation will be graded independently by Dalling and
Duggan and the mean score of both evaluations scaled to 15% of the course grade.
***Note: Attendance during the term paper presentations will continue to contribute towards the 10% of
course credit for attendance; questions related to presentations will be collected at the end of each class
Adapted from A student handbook for writing in biology (Sinauer Inc, 2005)