CHEM
1061 LAB PROJECT PRESENTATION EVALUATION CRITERIA
The
following criteria should be considered when grading presentations of
classmates. You will rate the criteria
listed below on a scale of 0-5.
5 = Excellent The presenters have excelled and have exceeded
expectations. Returns 100% of the points in this category.
4 = Good Good/very good quality, all
expectations have been met. Returns 87.5% of points in category.
3 = Fair Most expectations fulfilled, but
some slight improvements may be needed with respect to quality, clarity, or
organization. Returns 75.0%
of points in category.
1-2 = Poor Expectations not met in this
area. Significant improvement is needed. Returns 50.0%(1) or 62.5%(2) of points in category.
0 = Missing This
section is missing from the presentation. Returns 0% of
points in category.
The
scores you submit will later be converted into points. 20 points are possible
for the presentation part of the lab project. 10 of those points will be from
content standard, 5 from ability to create a quality product, and 5 from
effective oral communication. The possible point values for each item are
listed below.
I. Content Standard (10 points total)
A) Research
topic or question (5%): Clearly
stated, is appropriate in scope for the number of group members.
B) Introduction
(15%): Contains relevant background and
justification for doing the project; relevant material from class or the book
is introduced which will be explored by the project. Hypothesis is stated here.
C) Summary
of Procedure (10%): Briefly stated,
clearly explains what was done and the assumptions made for those steps. Explains any controls or
standards used.
D) Significant
Results (15%): Results are well-organized
and clearly displayed in graphs (and/or tables if graphs are not appropriate
for the data collected). Data has
correct significant figures and units.
E) Discussion of
findings: Interpretation of the
results is mentioned here.
1) Chemical
Explanation
(25%): The results are related to the
chemistry topic discussed in the introduction. This chemical explanation should show an
understanding of how chemical reactions, systems, processes, etc. explain the
experimental observations.
2) Fulfillment
of Expectations and Application (15%): Any
unexpected or surprising results are described as well as why they may have
occurred. An explanation is given for
whether or not the hypothesis was supported and why. The results are applied to everyday life or
possible future work.
3) Uncertainty (10%): Possible sources of error are reasonable and
suggestions for improvement are given.
The relative successfulness of the project is described as well as the
confidence that the researchers have with the data.
F) References (5%): References are cited completely and consistently.
References for visuals such as photos and diagrams from the Internet are also
cited. Failure to cite references or plagiarism may result in a zero on the
entire lab project.
II. Ability to Create a Quality Product (5 points
total)
A)
Overall
organization (40%): The presentation
was organized, easy to follow and understand, information is clear and concise,
and the presentation is professionally presented.
B)
Chemistry (40%): The presentation contains correct formulas
and structures of molecules. Equations
are correctly balanced. Tables and
graphs are of appropriate size with proper headings, labels and units.
C) Use
of visuals (20%): Visuals such as
diagrams, charts, tables, etc. are used appropriately. Visuals are clearly labeled.
III. Effective Oral Communication (5 points total)
A) Student
comprehension (50%): The students
show an in-depth understanding of the material, are able to explain all of the
data in the presentation, are able to thoughtfully answer questions, and do not
over-rely on notes.
B) Delivery
(50%): All group members make an
appropriate contribution to the presentation.
The students are able to explain the topic in an understandable manner,
are enthusiastic about the topic, make eye contact with the audience, and use
appropriate volume and rate of speech.