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Required Uniform Assignment: Group Presentation

Purpose The Group Presentation is the final of the three assignments in this course. It builds upon and utilizes information

gathered and reported in the first two assignments. The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: a) to provide a

solution to a clinical problem using the EBP process and b) to demonstrate presentation skills for a group of

peers.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO #7)

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO #4, #8)

CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO #6)

CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-based

practice. (PO #4, #8)

CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO #7, #8)

DUE DATE Refer to course calendar for due date. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity.

Points Possible: 240 points

Requirements The presentation will include the following.

1. Content a. Identification of problem b. Clinical question, search strategy, search results c. Summary of evidence: quantitative and qualitative d. Recommended practice change e. Strategies for implementation of measurable outcomes f. Barriers g. Description of group process h. Conclusion

2. Presentation a. Vocal and/or PowerPoint delivery b. Effective use of notes c. Use of professional guidelines for presentation d. Participation by all group members

3. PowerPoint presentation and handout a. Title Slide b. Introductory/Conclusion slide c. Additional slides illustrating key points d. Effective balance of color, graphics, words, and space e. Reference slide in APA format (sixth

edition)

f. Slide limit: 10–12, inclusive of introduction and references

Preparing the Presentation (online students only)

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a. Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the

topic influences or assists the nursing profession.

b. Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation. c. The final presentation will consist of 10–12 PowerPoint slides.

Preparing the Presentation (campus students only)

• Each group will have 15 minutes to provide information on its topic. • Presentations will give a brief overview of the topic, followed by examples of how the topic influences

or assists the nursing profession. • Each student will have an opportunity to speak. • Each student will contribute two to three slides for the group presentation. • Students will be prepared to have 10–12 PowerPoint slides and may include handouts for

presentations.

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Directions and Assignment Criteria

Assignment Criteria

Points % Description

Content 125 52 • Identification of problem -clearly identifies the clinical problem and impact on nursing practice.

• Description of research process is clearly delineated, including identified barriers, what went well, and what is still needed.

• Summarizes qualitative and quantitative validity of evidence. • Findings are clearly identified. • Suggestions for implementation, including measureable outcomes

and feasibility issues, are clear. • Concluding summarization is accurate and comprehensive.

Delivery 40 17 (Online Students Only)

• Followed guidelines for professional PowerPoint presentation • Evidence of participation by all group members

(Campus Students Only)

• Verbal delivery with good volume, pitch, and inflection for all group members

• Physical delivery with professional dress, good posture, facial expression with eye contact, and enthusiasm is present for all group members.

• All group members effectively use notes and do not read from slides. • All group members participated.

Slide Presentation

60 25 • Title slide has topic and all group members listed. • Introduction Slide • Additional slides illustrate all key points. • Balance between space, words and graphics, and color is clearly

effective. • Conclusion Slide • Final slide has references accurately in APA format. • Number of slides presented is within stated guidelines. Peer Evaluation 15 6 • Completes peer evaluation with respectful and constructive feedback.

Total 240 100

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Grading Rubric

Concluding Summarization (25 points)

Concluding summarization accurately and comprehensively reviews the information presented in the presentation.

Concluding summarization accurately and comprehensively reviews the information presented in the presentation

Concluding summarization occasionally does not accurately and/or comprehensively review the information presented in the

Concluding summarization does not accurately and/or comprehensively review the information presented in the

Assignment Criteria

Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance

A (92–100%)

Very Good or High Level of Performance

B (84–91%)

Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance

C (76–83%)

Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of

Performance F (0–75%)

Content: 125 points (divided as shown) Total Points = /125

Clarity of Introduction 15 points

Introduction clearly identifies the clinical problem and impact on nursing practice.

14-15 points

Introduction clearly identifies the clinical problem and impact on nursing practice (contains minor inaccuracies).

13 points

Introduction clearly identifies the clinical problem and impact on nursing practice and is occasionally inaccurate.

12 points

No introduction that clearly identifies the clinical problem and impact on nursing practice.

0–11 points

Description of Process Used 25 points

Description of research process is clearly delineated, including identified barriers; what went well and what is still needed is clearly delineated.

23-25 points

Description of research process is clearly delineated, including identified barriers; what went well and what is still needed contain rare inaccuracies.

21-22 points

Description of research process is clearly delineated, including identified barriers; what went well and what is still needed are occasionally inaccurate.

19-20 points

Description of research process is clearly delineated, including identified barriers; what went well and what is still needed are inaccurate or not identified.

0–18 points

Recommended Findings 30 points

F indings are clearly provided. 28–30 points

F indings are rarely inaccurate. 26–27 points

Findings are occasionally inaccurate.

23–25 points

Recommended findings are nonexistent or inaccurate.

0–22 points

Suggestions for Implementation 30 points

Suggestions for implementation, including measureable outcomes and feasibility issues, are clearly delineated.

28–30 points

Suggestions for implementation, including measureable outcomes and feasibility issues, have rare inaccuracies.

26–27 points

Suggestions for implementation, including measureable outcomes and feasibility issues, are occasionally inaccurate.

23–25 points

Suggestions for implementation, including measureable outcomes and feasibility issues, have numerous errors, inaccuracies, or are absent.

0–22 points

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23-25 points

but has rare inaccuracies.

21-22 points

presentation.

19-20 points

presentation or is absent.

0–18 points

Delivery: 40 points (divided as shown) Total Points = /40

Delivery 20 points

Follows guidelines for professional presentation with evidence of participation from all group members

19-20 points

Follows guidelines for professional presentation with evidence of participation from most group members

17-18 points

Follows guidelines for professional presentation with evidence of participation from some group members

16 Points

Follows guidelines for professional presentation with evidence of participation from one or no group members

0–15 points

Use of Notes

10 points

All group members effectively use

notes in the electronic presentation.

10 points

Most group members effectively use

notes in the electronic presentation.

9 points

Some group members effectively use

notes in the electronic presentation.

8 points

One or no group members effectively

used notes in the electronic

presentation.

0–7 points

Participation 10 points

ALL group members participated.

10 points

MOST group members participated.

9 points

SOME group members participated.

8 points

One group member participated. OR

Findings not presented to class. 0–7 points

Slide Presentation and Handout: 60 points (divided as shown) Total Points = /60

Introductory Slide 12 points

Introductory slide has topic and ALL group members listed.

12 points

Introductory slide has topic and MOST group members listed.

11 points

Introductory slide has topic and SOME group members listed.

10 points

Introductory slide has omits topic and/or group members.

OR No introductory slide.

0–9 points

Key Point Slide(s) 12 points

ALL key points from paper are present in presentation slides.

12 points

MOST key points from paper are present in presentation slides.

11 points

SOME key points from paper are present in presentation slides.

10 points

FEW TO NO key points from paper are present in presentation slides.

0–9 points

Slide Layout 12 points

Balance between space, words and graphics, and color is always effective.

12 points

Balance between space, words and graphics, and color is mostly effective.

11 points

Balance between space, words and graphics, and color is rarely effective.

10 points

Balance between space, words and graphics, and color is ineffective.

0–9 points

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Team Work 3 points

Took the initiative in helping get the group organized

3 points

Did not meet group members at agreed upon times and places

0–2 points

Communication 3 points

Provided many ideas for the development of the presentation

3 points

Seemed bored with conversations about the presentation

0–2 points

Team Membership Skills

3 points

Assisted other group members

3 points

Took little pride in own tasks related to presentation

0–2 points

Time 5 points

Work was ready on time or sometimes ahead of time.

3 points

Some work never got completed and other group members completed the assignment.

0–2 points

Total Points Possible = 240 points = /240

Reference Slide 12 points

Final slide with references in APA format is free of error.

12 points

Final slide with references in APA format has no more than one type of error.

11 points

Final slide with references in APA format has no more than two types of errors.

10 points

Final slide with references in APA format has more than three types of errors.

OR Reference slide not present.

0–9 points

Number of Slides 12 points

Number of slides presented is within + 1 of stated guidelines.

12 points

Number of slides presented is within + 2 of stated guidelines.

11 points

Number of slides presented is within + 3 of stated guidelines.

10 points

Number of slides presented is outside stated guidelines by four or more slides.

0–9 points

Peer Evaluation: 15 points (divided as shown) Total Points = /15

Equal Work 3 points

Did a full share of the work or more

3 points

Did less work than others

0–2 points