Lesson 4
In this week’s lesson, you will use the zip file you uploaded to Moodle in the Task to prepare your 4th speech on cultural communication.
Open the file you titled with your name and Task 4 that contains
blank PowerPoint
images for your PowerPoint
outline
Prepare your PowerPoint by selecting a background that complements your presentation, includes your presentation’s images, and is organized according to the events in your outline.
Remember – your presentation must contain an introduction and a conclusion and should be 3-5 minutes in length.
ALL students will upload their PowerPoint presentations to Moodle.
On-ground students – after you upload your presentation to Moodle you will present it live to the class. A recording is not necessary.
Online students – please upload a narrated PowerPoint using the built-in recording software OR a non-narrated PowerPoint along with a video of you presenting the PowerPoint using your phone, video camera, webcam, or other recording software.
Submission status
Attempt number This is attempt 1.
Submission status No attempt
Grading status Not graded
Grading criteria
ENG211 Presentation Grading Rubric
Organization of Presentation
Speech contains a detailed introduction that previews the main points and establishes credibility; the main points are clear, well-supported, and sources are documented; the conclusion reviews the main points, brings closure, and is memorable to the audience.
20points
Speech contains an introduction that previews the main points; the main points are clear and supported; the conclusion reviews the main points and brings closure.
17points
Speech contains a brief introduction that announces the topic; the main points are mainly clear but are not supported; some repetition is used; the conclusion is included but is not specific or is brief.
15points
Speech does not contain an introduction; the main points are weak, repetitive, and are not supported; speech ends abruptly.
12points
The assignment was not submitted.
0points
Use of Language
Use of language contributes to the effectiveness of the speech, and vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) are not distracting
20points
Use of language does not have a negative impact, and vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) are not distracting
17points
Use of language causes potential confusion, and/or vocalized pauses (um uh er etc.) are distracting
15points
Use of language is inappropriate
12points
The assignment was not submitted.
0points
Clarity
Speaks clearly and distinctly at all times with no mispronounced words
20points
Speaks clearly and distinctly nearly all the time with no more than one mispronounced word
17points
Speaks clearly most of the time with no more than two mispronounced words
15points
Often mumbles or cannot be understood with more than three mispronounced words
12points
Almost none of the speech was understandable or the assignment was not submitted.
0points
Visual Aid
The visual aid is well-chosen and presented; the speaker glances at the visual aid just briefly throughout the speech. Eye contact with the audience is maintained virtually all the time.
20points
A visual aid was included and it supports the topic; speaker relies on the visual aid and maintains eye contact with the audience at least 80% of the time.
17points
A visual aid was included, but it does not support the topic well, and/or the speaker relies heavily on it throughout the speech.
15points
A visual aid was included, but it does not support the topic well, and/or the speaker reads directly from it throughout the speech. Or, for online students only, the visual aid was included but the speaker did not narrate the presentation or include a video of him/herself presenting the information.
12points
The visual aid was not submitted.
0points
Time
Speech falls within the allotted time.
20points
Speech falls within 10% of the allotted time.
17points
Speech falls within 20% of the allotted time.
15points
Speech falls within 30% of the allotted time.
12points
Speech does not fall within 30% of the allotted time or was not submitted.
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