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Senior Research Project Presentation Length: 8 PowerPoint, Prezi or PowToon slides (excluding title page and References) Due: Week 8 by Wednesday Midnight Value: 80 Points for 8% of the grade Post: Week 8 Discussion Board

Evaluation Criteria for Senior Research Project Presentation

Report Elements Exemplary

Proficient

Developing

Emerging

Leadership Issue, Research Purpose and Questions

20 - 19 Clearly and concisely describes the leadership issue and purpose. Identifies 2 research questions (RQ). Introduction is engaging and interesting.

18 - 17 Fairly clearly describes the leadership issue and purpose. Identifies 2 research questions (RQ). Introduction gains audience attention.

16 - 15 Somewhat clearly describes the leadership issue and purpose. Identifies 1 - 2 research questions (RQ). Somewhat engages audience

14 - 0 Unclear or confusing description of leadership issue and purpose. May identify research questions which may not be succinct.

Literature Review

20 - 19 Clearly and precisely defines key terms, identifies theories and research studies. Effectively uses literature to answer research questions supported with citations.

18 - 17 Defines most key terms and concepts, identifies theories and research studies. Uses literature to answer research questions usually supported with citations

16 - 15 Somewhat clearly defines most key terms’ identifies some theories and research studies. Somewhat uses literature to answer research questions with some citations

14 - 0 Limited if any definition of key terms, may not identify theories and/or research studies. answers RQs. May not use literature and/or citations to answer research questions

Conclusions and Recommendations

20 - 19 Objectively analyzes and integrates research to draw valid conclusions and recommendations supported by findings in the literature.

18 - 17 Fairly objectively analyzes and integrates research to draw valid conclusions and recommendations supported by findings in the literature.

16 - 15 Somewhat analyzes and integrates research. Conclusions and recommendations may be general and/or have only come support in the findings of the literature.

14 - 0 Limited if any analysis and integration of research. Limited if any conclusions or recommendations drawn based on the findings of the literature.

Presentation clarity

20 - 19 Presentation is clear, informative; visually interesting, easy to read and the required length. Uses good grammar and spelling, and is focused. Includes citations and References.

18 - 17 Presentation is clear, easy to read, fairly visually interesting and focused. May by 10% too long or short and/or have minor grammar and/or spelling errors. Includes citations and References.

16 - 15 Presentation is somewhat clear but may not be focused. May by 15% too long or short and/or include numerous grammar, spelling and/or APA errors. Citations may be incomplete.

14 - 0 Presentation is unclear and difficult to understand or read. May by 20% too long or short and/or include numerous grammar and/or spelling errors. Limited adherence to APA standards.