Communication Essentials – COMM10 XXXXXXXXXXIndividual or Team Presentation Communication Essentials – COMM1016 XXXXXXXXXXIndividual or Team Presentation Purpose: Why am I doing this assignment? This...

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Communication Essentials – COMM1016 Individual or Team Presentation Communication Essentials – COMM1016 Individual or Team Presentation Purpose: Why am I doing this assignment? This assignment provides an opportunity to create a professional presentation and to work in a team. You will become well versed on a specific Environmental topic and convey that information to the class. This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. Instructions: What do I need to do? Prepare a major presentation on an Environmental topic of your choice (same topic as your research essay or a new topic). You must either work alone (individual presentation) or work with a team in our class (maximum of 3 students per team) to research, prepare, and submit your presentation by the December 6, 2021. Guidelines: · Use MS Office PowerPoint to create your presentation. · Presentations must be narrated or filmed and students are responsible for the quality of the recording (record directly in PowerPoint or use a screencast program). · Follow the time limit carefully (presentations are between 4-6 minutes and should not exceed 6 minutes). · To submit your work: a. Upload your PowerPoint file (text only) to the Turnitin Link provided in the Assignments section of Blackboard. b. Submit your full slideshow and video by emailing your content to me directly. · Include your name or all team members’ names in your presentation. · Include visuals to enhance your presentation topic. · Review appropriate chapters and slides to prepare your presentation. · Professionalism and comprehensive research of topics are expected. · You must cite your sources and include a References Page in your presentation (APA 7th edition style). · Plagiarized work will receive a grade of zero. · Presentations will be evaluated on Content, Organization, Grammar, Spelling, Writing, APA style Citations and References. · For a more in-depth breakdown of the grading, please refer to the evaluation rubric below that lists the criteria and assigns points for the assignment. Rubric located on next page. Evaluation Yet to demonstrate competency (1 pt.) Somewhat Competent (2 pts.) Competent (3 pts.) Highly Competent (4 pts.) Advanced Level (5 pts.) Content (Accurate information, research and facts) / 5 Information shows a lack of understanding of the topic. Does not clearly define subject and purpose. Few insights; scant research. Weak examples or facts, which do not adequately support the subject. Has an understanding of topic. Some examples or facts that support the subject. Includes evidence of research. Demonstrates a solid grasp of the topic and explains effectively to audience. Examples or facts that support the subject. Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the topic; evidence of robust research. Clearly explains topic. Content (Design and Visuals) /5 Presentation design poorly executed. Lack of visual aids. May not contain graphics or graphics provided do not serve purpose. May contain 5 or more format errors. Poor overall presentation design. Few visual aids included. May contain 4 format errors. Somewhat effective design. Several visual aids incorporated. May contain 3-4 format errors. Effective presentation design and visual aids. May contain 1-2 format errors. Excellent presentation design and visuals. Graphics well-placed and serve purpose. May contain 1 minor format error. Organization (Overall structure, Logical sequence, Transitions) / 5 Presentation is poorly organized. Provides weak or no support of subject. Structure lacks cohesion. Significantly under or over timeframe (under 2 minutes or over 8 minutes) Audience has difficulty following presentation. Poorly organized presentation. May be outside of timeframe within 1 minute. Somewhat logical sequence. Weak overall structure and transitions. May be outside of timeframe. Presents information in a logical sequence which audience can follow. Presentation is well organized. Within timeframe. Presents information logically. Excellent organization and cohesion. Within timeframe. Grammar, Spelling, Mechanics / 5 Significant problems with grammar, spelling or writing (5 or more errors). May contain 4 errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Writing is ineffective. May contain 2-3 errors in grammar, spelling. Writing is somewhat effective. May contain 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation. Writing is effective. Well edited, error free, effective writing. Writing enhances presentation. APA in-text citations & Reference List / 5 Contact the Writing Centre for help with APA in-text citations & reference lists. May not be formatted in APA or contain 5 or more errors) Several errors with in-text citations/ reference list (4 errors) In-text citations or Reference list include 3 errors. In-text citations or Reference list include 1-2 errors. APA formatted in-text citations and Reference list have no errors. Total / 25