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Portland Community College Interior Design Department
ID 121 Sustainable Materials for Residential Interiors Assignment Descriptions for Fall Term 2012
Excerpt from Assignment Description (pages 1 -‐2 of 7)
Assignment #1: Sustainable Principles, Programs, 3rd–Party Certification (Individual Work)
Value: 50 points total; 25 points each for a written and an oral presentation
Purpose: Prepare a brief presentation on a selected topic related to sustainable material and product issues. The purpose is to practice the research
skills necessary to become familiar with and to explain a framework used in “green” design. If you are working with a partner this activity will provide an opportunity to practice collaborative work skills.
Format: Written Report: The report is approximately 2-‐3 pages, typed in 11
point font, double-‐spaced. Include your name, class, and term. Cite your references (include sources of information) per the MLA handout in the toolkit. Please check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Use of the PRESA format can expedite organizing your report.
Oral Presentation: Give a brief (5-‐minute) overview of the topic using the
PRESA format (see handout in toolkit). You may choose to develop a handout or other visuals. (Note: please provide instructor the handout a week in advance if you would like them to make copies for the class.)
Make every effort NOT to read your paper as the presentation. There will be a short Question and Answer period. It is highly recommended that you rehearse your presentation to be prepared and to fit it into the limited time frame. Again, The PRESA format will help to synthesize your thoughts for the presentation.
Submittal: Written Report: Provide the instructor with a hard copy of the report.
The hard copy will be returned. You will have an opportunity to revise your report before submitting the electronic copy. Electronic copies will be provided to classmates at the end of the term. Label your electronic copy with your initials and a brief title about the topic, for example: “DP Biophilia.doc”. Instructor will inform you as to when, how, and where to send the electronic copy.
Oral Presentation: Provide the instructor with a hard copy of any
materials you want printed to use as a handout a week in advance. Provide an electronic version of handout, PowerPoint, or other materials.
Criteria: Your classmates and instructor will provide written feedback for the oral
presentation for your consideration. A feedback rubric will be provided in advance as you prepare for your presentation. Professionalism and preparedness are vital elements of your work.