Trend Forecasting

Trend Forecasting Assessment Rubric

In a professional career, one may be called upon to conduct research and deliver findings in professional settings. No matter how extensive the research or accurate the conclusions, a weak presentation can undermine an argument. A presentation is a tool to assist in making an argument. When creating presentations, students develop skills in researching an issue, synthesizing the information, organizing data logically, and presenting findings in an effective manner. Requirements: Contains a 10- to 12-sentence trend forecasting assessment that provides an overview of your trend research; contains four inspirations; contains a 3- to 4-sentence interpretation for each inspiration; inspirations are each presented on separate slides; contains 8–10 theme and garment/accessory images for each inspiration; images are presented on separate slides following the relevant inspiration slide; contains a reference list with a complete discipline- appropriate citation for every image used in the presentation; slides should follow the same order as the sample presentation provided by the instructor.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Trend analysis & forecasting

Uses information from the trend forecasting resources to develop a detailed and nuanced forecast.

Uses information from the trend forecasting resources to develop a detailed forecast.

Uses some information from the trend forecasting resources to develop an adequate forecast.

Does not use trend forecasting information or develops an unlikely forecast.

20

Use of imagery The images are nuanced representations of the trend/inspiration identified.

The images support the trend/inspiration identified.

Most of the images support the trend/inspiration identified.

No images are used, or images are inconsistent with trend/inspiration.

20

Addressing the context

Applies all of the principles of an effective presentation listed below and specifically tailors the presentation to the intended environment(s) and audience(s).

Applies all of the principles of an effective presentation listed below and can easily be adapted to environment(s) and audience(s).

Applies nearly all of the principles of an effective presentation listed below and can be adapted to environment(s) or audience(s) with some modifications.

Does not apply several of the principles of an effective presentation OR is not suitable for the intended environment(s).

20

Proper citation

All of the citations are accurately documented in proper format.

At least 90% of the citations are accurately documented in proper format.

At least 75% of the citations are accurately documented in proper format.

More than 25% of the citations are not accurately documented in proper format.

15

Organization

Slides are organized in a way that is logical and that complements the central theme(s); transitions are well-paced to create a natural and engaging flow.

Slides are organized in a way that is logical and transitions are paced so that the material is easily accessible.

Slides are organized in a way that is mostly logical and transitions are paced so that the material can be understood with focus and effort.

Slides are organized in a way that is illogical OR transitions are paced so that the material cannot be understood.

15

Grammar and spelling

Contains no grammar or spelling errors.

Contains one or two grammar or spelling errors.

Contains three or four grammar or spelling errors.

Contains five or more grammar or spelling errors.

10

Earned Total 100%

Principles of an Effective Presentation (referenced in the rubric under Critical Element “Addressing the Context”):

 You may utilize a product such as Microsoft’s PowerPoint or Google Presentation to create your presentations.

 There are various template designs that you can find on the web for your presentation. However, first consider your presentation from the perspective of your audience prior to selecting a specific style. Distracting backgrounds, large blocks of text, all uppercase fonts, elaborate font styles, grammatical errors, and misspellings are distracting. Be consistent with the style of text, bullets, and sub-points in order to support a powerful presentation that allows your content to be the focus.

 Each slide should include your key point(s). Do not place large blocks of text on the visual. Your presentation is not a means of presenting a short paper. In an actual presentation you would not “read” from your slides but rather use them as prompts.

 Any notes or narration you would use in delivering this presentation to a group should be listed in the “notes” section of the slide.

 Use clip art, AutoShapes, pictures, charts, tables, and diagrams to enhance but not overwhelm your content.

 Be mindful of the intended audience and seek to assess the presentation’s effectiveness by gauging audience comprehension (when possible).

Below are some links that offer helpful tips and examples for developing your presentations: Making PowerPoint Slides

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