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ASSESSMENT #4: THE CULMINATING PROJECT (Group) 35%

A. Introduction

You have progressed through steps 1-4 in researching your selected topic. It’s now time

to culminate the project with steps 5 and 6.

You are expected to collaborate with your partner, sharing and combining ideas and resources

as your group works towards the completion of the research project.

B. Purpose

This assessment tests your skills in aural and written presentations (step 6 –

Communicating). Self-reflection (step 5 – Reflecting) is graded separately.

The assessment will provide a means of assessing the extent to which you have developed the

core competencies outlined in the competency-based outcomes for this course (Refer to pp.6-7

of the course outline).

C. The Task

Part A: The Written Presentation – An Argumentative Essay (25%)

Construct an argumentative essay of 4 to 5 letter-size pages in length which supports ONE of the perspectives researched on your group topic.

Formatting requirements:

 Font type – Times New Roman

 Font size – 12 pt

 double spacing

 Numbered pages – top right

Content requirements:

 An introduction with a strong argumentative thesis statement

 A minimum of 5 major points in the body of the essay

 In-text citations for any source material used

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 A References OR Works Cited list at the end of the essay citing all sources referenced in

your essay

Part B: The Aural Presentation (10%)

Prepare and present an aural presentation on your topic between 8 and 10 minutes in length

and in a format of your choice selected from the list below:

 Poster presentation

 PowerPoint presentation

 Short play or dramatisation

 original video

 Web page

Content requirements

The content of your aural presentation should include:

 the reason you selected your topic

 a brief summary of the varying perspectives of the topic that were

considered

 challenges or problems you encountered while researching your topic

 the 3 most relevant information resources (bibliographic details needed)

that you located and the rationale for your choices.

 supplementary material e.g. handouts, brochures, pamphlets, bookmarks

 a listing of all sources used, e.g., graphics, video clips, backgrounds

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LIBS 130 Culminating Project

Oral Presentation (10%)

CRN: __________________

Group Members: ______________________________________________________________

Topic: _______________________________________________________________________

Presentation format(s) chosen:

___________________________________________________________

CRITERIA Exemplary Competent Emerging Unacceptable

Content Presentation meets all of the 4 stated criteria i.e. reason for topic selection, summary of perspectives and overall information, challenges or problems, 3 most relevant resources, their usefulness to the topic which are all well- articulated. 3

Presentation meets 3 out of 4 of the stated criteria and are reasonably well- articulated. 2.9 - 2.5

Presentation meets 2 out of 4 of the stated criteria; some lack of clarity in a few instances 2.25 - 1.75

Presentation meets only one or none of the 4 stated criteria and is somewhat muddled. 1.5 - 0

Preparedness The group is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. 1

The group is generally prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. .9, .8

The group is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. .75

The group does not seem at all prepared to present. .5 - 0

Comprehension The group is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic. 1

The group is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic. .9, .8

The group is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. .75

The group is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic. .5 - 0

Public Speaking Group makes good eye contact. Speaks clearly and is easily understood. Shows enthusiasm in voice and body movements. 1

Group makes good eye, speaks clearly and is easily understood most the time. Shows some enthusiasm in voice and body movements. .9, .8

Inconsistent eye contact with audience, clear and audible speech. Mild enthusiasm in voice and body movements. .75

No eye contact with audience. Speech is muffled and inaudible. No evident enthusiasm. .5 - 0

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Attire

All group members are appropriately dressed in casual business attire. Some uniformity observed. 1

One group member is not appropriately dressed in casual business attire. .9, .8

Casual business attire is worn but, but wore sneakers or seemed somewhat wrinkled. .75

General attire not appropriate for audience (t-shirt, shorts, wrinkled). .5 - 0

Attentiveness to Other Presentations

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements. 1

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement. .9, .8

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting. .75

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements. .5 - 0

Time-Limit Presentation is 8 - 10 minutes long. 1

Presentation is 6-7 minutes long. .9, .8

Presentation is 5 minutes long. .75

Presentation is less than 5 minutes OR more than 12 minutes. .5 - 0

Group Member Participation

Each group member has clearly participated in the creation and presentation of the topic. 1

One group member did not participate in the creation and presentation of the topic. .9, .8

All group members showed lack of participation in the creation and presentation of the topic. .75

All group members showed no participation in the creation and presentation of the topic. .5 - 0

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LIBS 130 Group Project

Written Argumentative Essay (25%)

CRN: __________________

Group Members: ______________________________________________________________

Topic: _______________________________________________________________________

CRITERIA Exemplary Competent Emerging Unacceptable

Thesis and Introductory statements

The thesis statement states the problem or issue to be discussed and presents the writers’ position or solutions. 5, 4.9

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. 4.75 - 4

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. 3.75- 2.75

The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. 2.5 - 0

Relevance & Support

All of the supportive facts and statistics are specific, relevant and support the author's position. 5, 4.9

Most of the supportive facts and statistics are specific, relevant and support the author's position. 4.75 - 4

At least one of the pieces of facts and statistics is relevant and supports the author's position. 3.75- 2.75

Facts and statistics given are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. 2.5 - 0

Sequencing Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought. 5, 4.9

Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought. 4.75 - 4

A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing. 3.75- 2.75

Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing. 2.5 - 0

Closing paragraph The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph. 2, 1.9

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph. 1.75

The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. 1.5 - 1

There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. .9 - 0

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Sources All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly (in-text and Reference List) 5, 4.9

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly (in-text and Reference List). 4.75 - 4

Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly (in-text and Reference List). 3.75- 2.75

Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly (in-text and Reference List). 2.5 - 0

Mechanics Contains a maximum of 2 errors, with respect to grammar, spelling and sentence structure. 3, 2.9

Contains 3-4 errors, with respect to grammar, spelling and sentence structure. 2.75 – 2.5

Contains 5-6 errors, with respect to grammar, spelling and sentence structure. 2 – 1.5

Contains more than 6 errors, with respect to grammar, spelling and sentence structure. .5 - 0