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Team Project and Rubric (6-8 minutes, 175 Points)

Objectives:

· Explain a communication theory or concept by discussing it within the context of a case study

· Practice a facilitated panel presentation

· Display the organizational, engagement, documentation, analysis, and speaking skills acquired during the semester

· Practice communication and planning skills in a team effort

· Demonstrates respect, restraint, and responsibility towards teammates

Team Product

· The team product is a 6–8-minute panel presentation moderated by a facilitator.

· You will be assigned a communication theory or concept to teach your COMM1311 audience.

· Identify three credible research sources that explain the theory/concept and create an oral footnote for each.

· Create a case study with your theory/concept in mind. A communication problem should occur in the case study that could be prevented or resolved by the application of the theory/concept. You may create a case study, use a published case study, or develop a case study from a news article. The case study should:

-Tell a real story with an interesting plot

-Focus on a thought-provoking aspect of your theory/concept

-Contain elements of conflict

-Promote empathy with the central characters

-Lack an obvious or clear-cut right answer

-Encourage audience members to think and take a position

-Demand a decision

-Be relatively concise for easy audience retention

(This description of a case study was provided by the K. Patricia Cross Academy at https://kpcrossacademy.org/)

· The presentation content should include the following:

I. Introduction

A. Attention-getter, followed by a brief introduction of facilitator and panelists

B. Thesis Statement

C. Preview of Main Points

Transition:

II. Body

A. Case Study

B. Theory/Concept

C. Analysis of Case Study

D. Recommendations, for those in the case study as well as for COMM1311 audience

Transition:

III. Conclusion

A. Restate Thesis

B. Restate Main Points

C. Memorable Conclusion

An example of a case study and its analysis can be found at:

https://utdallas.box.com/s/6q06xedra3gzvxm7ldv3bi26ikx1e7gq

You may use bullet points in your outline to show the ideas discussed under each point.

A facilitator should ask questions to regulate and summarize interactions. The facilitator should open and close the presentation, give transitions, and introduce the main points in a fluid, conversational manner. One person, two people, or every panelist can speak to an issue depending upon the length and uniqueness of responses. Use a variety of questioning techniques to keep the conversation brisk and interesting while meeting the time limit. Avoid lengthy monologues and repetition of information.

The presentation should be dynamic – you should not read from a script, memorize responses, or have extensive note cards. Team members should know the information well enough to speak quickly and energetically. Panelists should wear attractive business attire, coordinated for a professional appearance.

Components:

· Getting Started Form (exchange contact information, identify any circumstances that might influence member participation, determine meeting times and channels of communication, delegate project responsibilities and create interim deadlines=15 points, team grade)

· Team Game Plan (finalize presentation content, plan additional face-to-face or virtual meetings= 60 points, team grade)

· Facilitated Panel Presentation (100 points, team grade)

Note: The instructor reserves the right to deduct points from a team member’s scores if deemed warranted.

Team Product Rubric (100 Points)

Criteria for Successful Team Presentation	Excellent	Good/Norm for Project	Average/Minimally Meets Expectations	Below Expectations
Introduction successfully engages audience, provides an excellent thesis statement with parallel main points, and a brief introduction of team members.	10	8	6	2
Case study clearly relates to assigned topic, is neither too simple or too complicated, and is presented in an engaging, clear manner.	15	12	9	5
Theory/concept carefully explained with good pacing, concrete language, and example(s) to clarify. Three research sources are cited with oral footnotes.	15	12	9	5
Analysis of problems thorough, based upon facts from case study, information from earlier COMM1311 classes, with reference to theory/concept and research sources. Recommendations seem logical, explained well	15	12	9	5
Conclusion reviews the Thesis and Main Points, and Memorable Conclusion is engaging	10	8	6	2
Panelists and facilitator were conversational and did not overly rely on notes, appeared prepared and knowledgeable with comfortable transitions among speakers	15	12	9	5
Variety, pacing, and enthusiasm sustained attention. Organization was clear with no unnecessary repetition of information.	15	12	9	5
Presentation met 6–8-minute time requirement.	5	4	3	1