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HUM110HM Module 7—Oral Presentation Assignment Guidelines

Episode List

The Andy Griffith Show

Season 1, episode 12: "Stranger in Town"

Roseanne

Season 1, episode 16: "Mall Story"

Season 1, episode 22: "Dear Mom and Dad"

3rd Rock from the Sun

Season 1, episode 4: "Dick Is from Mars, Sally Is from Venus"

Season 1, episode 6: "Green-Eyed Dick"

Directions:

1. Choose either (a) one episode or (b) two episodes from the list above. (Do not work on an

episode already shown in class.) If you choose (a), your presentation must be between 5 and

7 minutes; if you choose (b), your presentation must be between 7 and 9 minutes.

2. Whichever option that you choose, you must either film yourself presenting your material or

create an audio narrated PowerPoint or Prezi.

3. Here are the issues that must be covered in your presentation:

a. Episode number and episode title.

b. Summary of plot.

c. Mention of any new (nonrecurring characters).

d. Issues of interest—for example, filming/production style, story approach, cultural

content. In other words, why did you choose this episode? Why is it significant and

interesting?

The material included in the Perspective and Interaction sections of each module is intended to

provide you information and to give you issues to think about. These overviews are not intended

to be used to help you complete your essay. In other words, please use the ideas from the

overviews, but do not use their language. As well, do not use any outside research or information

when completing this assignment. I am interested in what you have to say.

Video files tend to be large, so upload times to the Dropbox will vary depending on your Internet

connection speed. Before you submit your video, convert it to either a .wmv or .mov file

as these file types will be most readily viewable by your instructor. There are many free video

conversion software packages available on the Internet. Just search for, select, and download the

one you want to use and follow the instructions for converting videos. You may want to compress

your video as well. Like conversion software, there are many free compression software packages

available on the Internet.

NOTE: If you have any technical issues with this assignment, please contact your

instructor.

HUM110HM Module 7—Oral Presentation Assignment Guidelines

Scoring Rubric

High Quality (exceeds

expectations; performance is

outstanding)

Adequate (meets

expectations; performance is

satisfactory)

Needs Improvement (works towards

meeting expectations;

performance needs improvement)

Inadequate (meets few

expectations; performance is

insufficient)

Unsatisfactory (does not meet expectations;

performance is substandard)

Missing

Presentation: Content (50 points)

Content includes identification and brief summary of episode(s) as well as a clear, well-

developed argument centered

around one or more themes or issues related to

TV and the American family

from the textbook and/or online

content.

(43-50 points)

Content includes identification and brief summary of episode(s) with

some discussion of themes or issues related to TV and

the American family from the textbook and/or online content.

(38-42 points)

Content includes identification and

summary of episode(s), but briefly mentions

themes or issues related to TV and the American family from the textbook

and/or online content with little or no discussion or

development.

(35-37 points)

Content is missing two of the following:

identification of episode(s); summary of episode(s);

themes or issues related to TV and

the American family from the textbook and/or online content.

(31-34 points)

Content includes summary or synopsis of

episode(s) only.

(1-9 points)

(0 points)

Presentation: Use of Examples (20 points)

Several examples from the episode(s) are used to clarify points/argument.

(17-20 points)

Three or four examples from the

episode(s) are used to clarify

points/argument.

(16-15 points)

One or two examples from the episode(s) are used to clarify points/argument.

(11-12 points)

Examples are vague or general

and are not specific to the

episode(s) being discussed OR example is not

clearly explained.

(8-10 points)

Specific examples from the episode(s)

were not used to clarify

points/argument.

(1-4 points)

(0 points)

Speech: Vocal Presentation (10 points)

Clearly-heard voice; vocal confidence;

appropriate speed of delivery.

(10 points)

Clearly-heard voice; slight

pauses/shakiness; slightly fast.

(9 points)

Somewhat quiet voice; a few pauses/shakiness;

noticeably fast/slow delivery.

(8 points)

Very quiet/loud voice;

pauses/shakiness; very fast/slow

delivery. Background noise may detract from

presentation.

(7 points)

Too loud/quiet/ broken/fast/slow to

be clearly understood. Backgr ound noise makes

understanding difficult.

(1-2 points)

(0 points)

Presentation: Appropriate Background & Transitions (10 points)

Content is not read verbatim from

slides and/or note cards. Slideshow:

Background & transitions add to the effect of the presentation; background at times coincides

with content. Slides list main points.

Video: Background and attire are

appropriate for a presentation.

(10 points)

Background, attire (if applicable) &

transitions do not detract from the

presentation; one or two points of discussion may have been read

verbatim.

(9 points)

Background, attire and/or transitions might detract

from the presentation only once. Large sections of the argument have been

read verbatim.

(8 points)

Background, attire and/or transitions often detract from the presentation or at times were

not used. All information read

verbatim.

(7 points)

Background & transitions were not

used. If video, video was unclear

or unable to be seen or heard.

(0-2 points)

(0 points)

Presentation: Video/ slideshow length (10 points)

Length is 5-7 minutes of video or

6-10 slides for 1 episode, or 7-9

minutes or 10-15 slides for

discussion of 2 episodes.

(10 points)

Length is one minute

longer/shorter or 2 slides shorter than

required.

(9 points)

Length is two minutes longer/shorter or 3 slides

shorter than required.

(8 points)

Length is three minutes

longer/shorter or 4 slides shorter than

required.

(7 points)

Length is four or more minutes

longer/shorter or 5 or more slides shorter than

required.

(1-2 points)

(0 points)