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ORAL PRESENTATION ON CRITICAL THINKING TOPIC
DUE DATES:
Topic Submission – Tuesday, October 29, 2019 by 6:00 p.m.
Oral Presentations – November 5 December 10, 2019
Worth: 100 points
Each student will give an oral presentation in class. You will need to select a topic with which you can use the basic framework taught in the course which includes Exploration, Analysis, Synthesis, Storytelling and Exploration (again) to explain a topic using your new-found critical thinking skills. Your goal is to explain to your peers an issue that includes data, your analysis, and a synopsis of the topic. Examples include, but are not limited to: should you adopt or buy a puppy; the tiny house movement; privatization of social security; the death penalty (the list is endless). If you need guidance, please see us after class. You will need to give this some thought and we suggest that you think about areas where you are not only passionate, but may have done some preliminary research prior to this assignment. Generally, the more knowledgeable the student is about a topic, the better the oral presentation has been. Purpose: This assignment is intended to help students feel comfortable with presenting on a topic that must entail research while incorporating critical thinking skills and tools into the presentation. It also gives students practice public speaking, producing formal outlines, and doing research using multiple points of data (triangulation). The oral presentation must meet all of the following requirements:
1. 5-minute oral presentation; 2 minutes for Q&A, if applicable 2. Typed, formal outline of oral presentation in MLA format to be submitted via Canvas before your oral
presentation begins. 3. Typed, formal works cited page that includes at least three sources (internet, book, journal,
newspaper, etc.) listed in MLA format to be submitted via Canvas before your oral presentation begins. 4. Integration of these sources into your oral presentation. Example: If my topic were why underwater
basket weaving should be an Olympic sport I may highlight research about the health benefits of underwater basket weaving and how oxygen deprivation makes you more intelligent. I may also pull in a story of my favorite underwater basket weaver and how he likes to stick starfish to the sides of his basket in order to win over the judges. Or I would try to find any statistics/data (from a reliable source) about the subject.
5. Completion of the self-evaluation form submitted via Canvas before your oral presentation begins. You must video record your oral presentation, watch it, and then complete the self-evaluation form critiquing your oral presentation and performance.
6. Use of visual aid. PowerPoint counts, but we also accept additional aids to enhance your presentation if they complement your topic. (If you were explaining underwater basket weaving and had a proficiency in the sport, you could fly all of us to Turks and Caicos to demonstrate how an actual basket has been woven and how a certain type of swimsuit enhances performance).
7. You are not allowed to read your oral presentation and will be marked off for doing so: however, you can use note cards to refer to if you get lost in your presentation.
8. You must incorporate at least two critical thinking strategies/tools discussed during the semester into your application of the framework to your topic.
Grading Criteria: Outline and works cited page in MLA format – 10 points
Written self-evaluation 10 points
Time frame compliance (5-minute presentation with 2 min Q&A) – 10 points
Visual Aid and Delivery of Oral presentation – 10 points (Synopsis/Storytelling)
Oral Presentation Structure-The ability to synchronize the main framework of the semester to include Exploration, Analysis, Synthesis and Synopsis/Storytelling – 40 points
Incorporation of at least two critical thinking strategies discussed during the semester into your application of the framework to your topic. These can include, but are not limited to, prior questions, domains of thinking, elements of thought, and standards of thinking 10 points
Email topic to instructors by deadline 10 points
Points will be deducted if your topic is from the banned topic list.
Oral Presentation Grading Rubric:
1) EXPLORATION – Identifies, researches and collects quality data points/sources that provides additional/valid data/evidence related to the issue.
Scant (0-5 points) Substantially Developed (5-10 points)
Does not distinguish between fact, opinion, and value judgments in relationship to sources.
Deals only with a single source and fails to discuss other possible perspectives, especially those salient to the issue.
Does not have valid sources.
Examines the evidence and sources of evidence; questions its accuracy, precision, relevance, completeness.
Addresses perspectives noted previously, and additional diverse perspectives drawn from outside information. Uses a concept map or other tool to guide research.
2) ANALYSIS – Identifies and considers OTHER salient perspectives and positions that are important to the analysis of the issue.
Scant (0-5 points) Substantially Developed (5-10 points)
Merely repeats information provided, taking it as truth, or denies evidence without adequate justification.
Confuses associations and correlations with cause and effect.
Observes cause and effect and addresses existing or potential consequences.
Uses decision making matrix or other tool to clearly distinguish between facts, preferences, and value judgments.
3) SYNTHESIS – Identifies and assesses the key assumptions and incorporates the analysis conducted into consideration of issues that the research/position presents.
Scant (0-5 points) Substantially Developed (5-10 points)
Does not examine the assumptions and ethical issues that underlie the issue or does so superficially.
Identifies and questions the validity of the assumptions and addresses the ethical dimensions that underlie the issue.
Uses SWOT analysis, pro/con tool, or other tool to examine ideas and formulate or expose new opinions, information or constructs in relation to the topic.
4) SYNOPSIS/STORYTELLING – Identifies and presents the STUDENT’S OWN perspective and position as it is important to the analysis of the issue.
Scant (0-5 points) Substantially Developed (5-10 points)
Addresses a single source or view of the argument and fails to clarify the established or presented position relative to one’s own.
Fails to establish other critical distinctions.
Identifies, appropriately, one’s own position on the issue, drawing support from experience, and information not available from assigned sources.
Acknowledges ones own basis.
Provides a reasoned correlation between the first three parts of the framework and the position taken on the topic.
Additional Information:
– Students must submit via Canvas the topic on which they will speak by Tuesday, October 29, 2019 by 6:00 p.m. If you do NOT hear back from us, your topic is approved. If we think you need to go in a different direction or have further questions, we will contact you.
– Do NOT wait until the last minute! Be prepared to go on any day that is listed on the
course schedule!
– If you sign up for a day and you do not show up, you will have 5 points automatically deducted from your presentation unless you have an excused absence as outlined in the syllabus. You will be expected to go on the following class period.
– Please review the banned topics before submitting your topic.
– Banned Topics List:
1. Legalization of marijuana 2. Euthanasia 3. Should college athletes be paid 4. Racism 5. Guns 6. Conspiracy theories 7. Abortion 8. Animal testing 9. Gay marriage 10. War on drugs 11. Vaccinations 12. Child abuse 13. Drinking Age 14. College tuition 15. Zoos and/or Sea World 16. School uniforms
