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Presentation on one of the Maxims for Making a Difference in Weston (pg 503-544). The presentation is worth 100 points. Choose one of the 8 maxims to cover in your presentation. The presentation should introduce and explain the maxim. In doing so, it should: 1. explain the skill or resource described in the text and why it is important for living an ethical life, 2. describe the examples from the text and connect them to one or more of the families of values we discussed during the course, 3. present examples from your own life where either you or someone you know has used this skill or resource, 4. explore ideas about how you can use the skill or resource going forward Your presentation should consist of slides (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) and recorded narration. You can find instructions for recording narration in PowerPoint here (Links to an external site.). If you cannot record narration on your computer, you can record a video of yourself giving the presentation with your smartphone - just point your camera at your computer screen so I can see your presentation slides and record your narration as you move through the slides. If do not have any way to record audio, you can also submit a transcript of your narration in a word document. In your slide presentation, keep a font size of 24 or larger and seek out the most effective way of conveying ideas, which often will be through images, tables, graphs, cartoons, or short video clips. Presentation Rubric Presentation Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization & Clarity Is the presentation organized and written in a clear and logical manner so as to make the presenter's reasoning clear to the reader? 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The presentation is organized and written in a clear and logical manner. The presenter's reasoning is easy to follow. 17 to >13.0 pts Good The presentation is mostly organized and presented in a clear and logical manner. There are one or two points that are confusing or unclear. 13 to >0 pts Poor The presentation is not organized and written in a clear and logical manner. Overall, it is confusing or unclear. It is difficult to follow the author’s train of thought. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content & Completeness Does the presentation demonstrate clear understanding of the philosophical material and adequately address all required prompts in the instructions? 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The presentation demonstrates clear understanding of the philosophical material and all required prompts are addressed. The author makes specific, detailed, and direct engagement with key themes discussed in the course. Specific concepts are introduced and defined, passages from the readings are noted or quoted (with page numbers). 17 to >13.0 pts Good The presentation demonstrates sufficient understanding of the philosophical material and all required prompts are addressed. The author makes specific points or arguments, but this may be largely observational or underdeveloped. The argument/point is supported by some mention of the material, but reference to the material is not detailed or sustained. 13 to >0 pts Poor The presentation does not demonstrate sufficient understanding of the philosophical material and/or required prompts are not addressed. The author merely makes an observational point and does not illustrate a close reading of the assigned materials. The point lacks specific, sustained engagement. Key concepts are not defined or developed. Passages are not noted or quoted in support of the argument. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reasoning Does the presentation demonstrate the ability to reason critically and consistently about the philosophical material? 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The presentation demonstrates the ability to reason critically and consistently about the philosophical material. The author identifies and critically evaluates the relationship between the various concepts covered in the course. 17 to >13.0 pts Good The presentation demonstrates the ability to reason critically about the philosophical material but is sometimes inconsistent. The author may not make reference to broad trends covered in the course, and it may not fully elaborate on the differences or connections that exist between them. 13 to >0 pts Poor The presentation does not demonstrate the ability to reason about the philosophical material. The author does not engage critically with the material, does not identify broad trends covered in the course and does not identify connections or differences that exist between them. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reflection Does the presentation demonstrate the ability to apply the philosophical material to one’s own life and behavior? 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The presentation demonstrates the ability to apply the philosophical material to one’s own life and behavior. The author uses examples and describes strategies/evaluations tailored to their own life and experience. 17 to >13.0 pts Good The presentation demonstrates the ability to apply the philosophical material to one’s own life and behavior. The author may not provide specific examples and describes broad strategies/evaluations that are not tailored to their own life and experience. 13 to >0 pts Poor The presentation does not demonstrate the ability to apply the philosophical material to one’s own life and behavior. The author does not provide specific examples and does not describe specific strategies/evaluations. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Visual Elements & Presentation Skills Are the visual elements of the presentation appealing and effective? Is the narration clear and easy to follow? 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The slides follow guidelines and are visually appealing. The presentation includes graphics and other elements that reinforce the presenter's points. The presentation narration is clear, crisp, and easy to follow. The presenter uses proper sentence structure, word choice, punctuation. There are very few grammatical errors. 17 to >13.0 pts Good The slides follow guidelines and are visually appealing. The presentation includes graphics and other elements though they do not always reinforce the presenter's points. The presentation narration is sufficiently clear, crisp, and easy to follow. For the most part, the presenter uses proper sentence structure and word choice. 13 to >0 pts Poor The slides does not follow guidelines. There are few/no graphics or other elements; when present they do not reinforce the presenter's points. The presentation narration is unclear and difficult to follow. The presenter fails to use proper sentence structure and word choice consistently. 20 pts Total Points: 100