Q BIOL180 Assignment 3: The Final Presentation For this assignment, you will use the "species" you chose for the Week 2 Mini-Presentation. Objective: Develop an audio-narrated PowerPoint presentation based on the research you have conducted about your chosen species. Before You Start: To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following: • Read these directions carefully • Read the BIOL180 Final Presentation Grading Rubric.pdf. • The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment. • Use your own words (paraphrase). For help with paraphrasing, please review the 'Quoting and Paraphrasing' help in the Trefry Library Writing@APUS Center. • Note that your Turnitin report similarity score should be under 20% (not including references) and free of paraphrasing issues. Review the color-flagged text on your report, fix any issues, and resubmit again before the deadline (this assignment is set to unlimited submissions until the deadline). • Note that less than 10% of your work should contain direct quotes. • Email me with any questions! • [Recall that Wikipedia is not considered a credible source for our purposes and should not be used in class.] Assignment Instructions: Putting it all together, you will develop your presentation based on the work you submitted for all of the steps to date as well as the instructor feedback you were given. Final Presentation requirements: • Your presentation will be submitted as an audio-narrated PowerPoint, narrated by you, the student. You cannot use "text-to-speech" programs or technologies that do the narration for you unless noted as an approved accommodation in a current DSA letter you have furnished to me. For instructions on how to create audio narration in PowerPoint, see the following link: Record a Slide Show With Narration. Audio narration is a requirement! • Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are required. For help with pronunciation, see this link: Cambridge Dictionary • There must be visual elements (e.g., photos, videos, graphs, figures). • Your presentation must contain approximately 10-15 slides (excluding reference and title slides) and run approximately 5-10 minutes. • Text is organized using concise phrases typed on each slide and properly cited. • Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper in-text citations or references may not be accepted for credit. Be sure to add your name, date, class name, instructor name, and project topic to the TITLE SLIDE. The required topics/subtopics: Your presentation should contain the following in the order listed below. Remember to follow the instructions in the colored box which corresponds to your organism type. MICROORGANISMS: I. The Introduction Section A. Organism Introduction 1. The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific Names of Organisms 2. Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.) 3. A brief discussion on why you chose your organism 4. If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat. II. The Body of the Outline A. Physical Description 1. You must include a brief physical description of your selected species. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research. a. size, coloring, etc. (e.g., Differences between male and female, juvenile and adult.) B. Life Cycle and Reproduction 1. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions on this, please ask! 2. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. For example, discuss how your microbe undergoes asexual reproduction. C. Structure and Function 1. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system. 2. If you have selected a bacterium or a fungus, the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help is needed. D. Energy Ecology 1. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research. 2. What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? E. Habitat 1. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives. 2. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc. III. The Conclusion Section A. This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline. B. Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution). C. Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures. D. Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem. E. Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism. IV. Reference Slides and Internal Citations - must contain the following: A. Internal Citations - These are not listed on a separate page, but rather are placed throughout the presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited. B. Reference Slides - A. Include a final "References" slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your presentation. B. Include a final "Media References" slide listing all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation. C. All references listed on the reference slides should be cited internally within the presentation, and vice versa. NOTE: • These sections and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation. • Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides. • Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit. PLANTS/FUNGI: I. The Introduction Section A. Organism Introduction 1. The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific Names of Organisms 2. Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.) 3. A brief discussion on why you chose your organism 4. If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat. II. The Body A. Physical Description 1. You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research. a. size, coloring, leaf arrangement, flower color, etc. B. Life Cycle and Reproduction 1. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism - seed stage, germination stage, mature stage, and so on. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. Plants can be a bit more complicated, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask! 2. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. Are there any specific structures or cells involved in reproduction? Are the flowers specialized? C. Structure and Function 1. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system. 2. If your organism is a plant, here is a list of the general plant organ systems 3. If you have selected a fungus, the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help if needed. D. Energy Ecology 1. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research. 2. How does your plant harvest the energy from the sun? How does it store the energy? E. Habitat 1. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives. 2. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc. III. The Conclusion Section A. This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline. B. Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution). C. Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures. D. Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem. E. Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism. IV. Reference Slides and Internal Citations - must contain the following: A. Internal Citations - These are not listed on a separate page, but rather are placed throughout the presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited. B. Reference Slides - A. Include a final "References" slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your presentation. B. Include a final "Media References" slide listing all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation. C. All references listed on the reference slides should be cited internally within the presentation, and vice versa. NOTE: • These sections and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation. • Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides. • Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit. ANIMALS: I. The Introduction Section A. Organism Introduction 1. The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How to Write Scientific Names of Organisms 2. Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.) 3. A brief discussion on why you chose your organism 4. If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat. II. The Body A. Physical Description 1. You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research. a. size, coloring, etc. (e.g., Differences between male and female, juvenile and adult.) B. Life Cycle and Reproduction 1. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! 2. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism (e.g. release of gametes by a fish or hermaphroditic reproduction in earthworms), mate choice, mating displays, mate competition, and mating systems. C. Structure and Function 1. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system. 2. If your organism is an animal, here is a list of the general animal organ systems D. Energy Ecology 1. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research. 2. What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? Specific handling or processing of food items by the organism (e.g. the way a squirrel manipulates an acorn) E. Habitat 1. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives. 2. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc. III. The Conclusion Section A. This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline. B. Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution). C. Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures. D. Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem. E. Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism. IV. Reference Slides and Internal Citations - must contain the following: A. Internal Citations - These are not listed on a separate page, but rather are placed throughout the presentation via in-text citations anytime you paraphrase, use direct quotes, or use visual/audio components from other sources. Therefore, all source material should be cited. B. Reference Slides - A. Include a final "References" slide listing a minimum of five (and no more than 10) academically and scientifically credible sources used for facts shared in your presentation. B. Include a final "Media References" slide listing all images, videos, graphs, audio elements, etc., used within your presentation. C. All references listed on the reference slides should be cited internally within the presentation, and vice versa. NOTE: • These sections and your title slide are not included in the slide count for your presentation. • Do not include the summary/evaluation sections from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slides. • Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit. *Writing Expectations: Apply scientific concepts and use scientific terminology correctly. Utilize proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For help with pronunciation, see this link: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Additional Resources: **Please Note: If you use Office 365 (which is free through the University), you will need to download the software to your computer in order to add audio narration! The online version of PowerPoint does not have audio narration capability. If you are using a Chromebook or Apple product that does not allow you to download Office 365 to your device, please reach out to Classroom Support to assist you. • Presentation Tips and Guidelines • APA – In-Text Citations: The Basics • APA – Reference List: Basic Rules Sample Presentation (Keep in mind that this is a sample presentation for biology using a format other than PPT with audio; PowerPoint with audio is the required format for your presentation) Evaluation: Please review the BIOL180 Final Presentation Grading Rubric.pdf that describes how your presentation will be graded. NOTE: Regarding the scoring of the rubric, ALL criteria in a box must be met to earn the points assigned to that box. Submission Instructions: 1. You must submit your Presentation as a "Microsoft PowerPoint" presentation (rather than a .pdf or some other presentation slide program) AND title your file name as FirstnameLastname_BIOL180_Assg3.pptx. Otherwise, you will not receive credit for your assignment. Approved file types are: .ppt or .pptx 2. Upload your assignment for grading by selecting the "Add a File" section. 3. The new screen will prompt you to select the "My Computer" button so you can locate the MS PowerPoint file of your Presentation on your computer. 4. Find the file and double-select on it. 5. Select "Continue". 6. Double-check to ensure that your Presentation was successfully uploaded as an attachment. 7. When you have completed this assignment, type "Completed" in the rich text editor box below. This signifies to me that your work is ready to be graded. 8. Select the "Submit" button. 9. Your Presentation is automatically submitted to Turnitin with your submission: Presentations will be automatically added to and checked against the standard Turnitin repositories. Originality reports will be returned to the faculty and student in roughly 15 minutes of the submission. Multiple submissions are allowed before the due date. If you wish to learn more about and how to access Turnitin.com, a plagiarism detection website, resources are available from the APUS Online Library, APUS Writing Center HERE. NOTE: If you have trouble uploading your PPT file directly to the classroom as directed above (e.g., your file may be too large), you can save your presentation to One Drive in Office 365 and upload the link here instead. Select HERE for instructions on uploading files and sharing links on One Drive. Reach out to ClassroomSupport@apus.edu if you run into any issues. Due Date Feb 19, 2023 11:59 PM Attachments Presentation_Tips_and_Guidelines.pdf (40.31 KB) SCIN Gen Ed Narrated Presentation Rubric (May 2021) BIOL180 Final Presentation Grading Rubric.pdf Download All Files Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: SCIN Gen Ed Narrated Presentation Rubric (May 2021) Print Narrated Presentation Rubric Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Did not attempt Criterion Score Content and Synthesis 40 points Student provided clear, accurate, & well-developed introduction, content, & conclusion sections. Explores all subtopics & subsections in exceptional depth & supported by facts. Demonstrated a deep understanding of the content & appeared to be well-versed on the subject being presented. Evaluates & selects excellent sources, using multiple criteria, such as relevance to the topic & value of the information. Accurately, clearly, & concisely communicates information from multiple sources. 34 points Student provided clear, accurate, and well-developed, introduction, content, and conclusion sections. Student explores all subtopics and subsections to the appropriate depth and supported by facts. Student demonstrated a clear understanding of the content. Student evaluates and selects appropriate sources, using basic criteria, such as relevance and value. Student accurately communicates information from multiple sources. 30 points Student provided introduction, content, and conclusion sections. Student explores most subtopics and subsections. Student demonstrated a general understanding of the content but lacked depth. Student selects adequate sources but does not show how criteria relate to their selection. Student communicates some information from sources, but it may be inadequate information or from poor sources. 26 points Student did not provide an introduction, content, or conclusion section(s). Student did not explore many subtopics and subsections to the appropriate depth and supported by facts. Student demonstrated a basic understanding of the content but lacked depth. Student selects few and/or unrelated sources without using adequate criteria for the selection. Student struggles to communicate information from sources accurately. 0 points Student did not discuss the required content clearly or accurately. Student does not attempt to evaluate and select multiple excellent sources or communicate information accurately, clearly and concisely from those sources. Score of Content and Synthesis, / 40 Reference Citations 10 points Student properly cites all sources (audio/video/photo/text) in APA format within the presentation (parenthetical) and on the last slide titled “References”. More than five credible references were utilized. 8.5 points Student properly cites most sources (audio/video/photo/text) in APA format within the presentation (parenthetical) and on the last slide titled “References”. A minimum of five credible references were utilized. 7.5 points Student properly cites some sources (audio/video/photo/narrative) in APA format within the presentation (parenthetical) and on the last slide titled “References”. A minimum of three credible references were utilized. 6.5 points Student improperly cites sources (audio/video/photo/narrative) in APA format within the presentation (parenthetical) or on the last slide titled “References”. Less than three credible sources were utilized. 0 points Student did not use internal citations and did not include a reference citation slide. Score of Reference Citations, / 10 Organization 10 points Student creates a memorable presentation that clearly defines and explores the research topic effectively and in an innovative manner. Presentation follows a logical, structured, and organized sequence. Sections are clearly defined and developed with smooth transitions provided between sections. All visual and audio effects are consistent with the narrated content. 8.5 points Student creates a presentation that clearly defines and explores the research topic effectively. Presentation follows a logical, structured, and organized sequence. Sections are clearly defined and developed with smooth transitions provided between sections. All visual and audio effects are consistent with the narrated content. 7.5 points Student creates a presentation that explores the research topic. Organization, transitions, and sequencing are not clear; however, this does not distract the audience from understanding the topic. 6.5 points Student creates a presentation in a manner that distracts the audience from understanding the topic. 0 points Organization, transitions and sequencing are not present. Score of Organization, / 10 Presentation Style 10 points Superb layout and use of all visuals which enhance the understanding of the research topic and generate interest. Clear text with excellent use of font size, type, and color. Text is organized using concise phrases. 8.5 points Reader-friendly design, clear and appropriate visuals. Clear text with appropriate use of font size, type, and color. Text is organized using concise phrases. 7.5 points Basic design with some clear and appropriate visuals. Inconsistent formatting of font size, type, and color. Text is organized using concise phrases. 6.5 points Very basic design with few clear and appropriate visuals. Inconsistent formatting of font size, type, and color distract the audience from the content. Visuals or text appear overly cluttered. 0 points No visuals relevant to the topic are present. Text provided only in paragraph form. Score of Presentation Style, / 10 Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation 10 points Student makes no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. 8.5 points Student makes few errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation that do not distract the audience from the content. (1-3 unique errors) 7.5 points Student makes a few errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation that distract the audience from the content. (4-5 unique errors) 6.5 points Student makes more than 5 unique errors or any errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation that distract the audience from the content. 0 points Student makes many errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation such that it distracts the audience from the content. (>10 unique errors) Score of Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation, / 10 Presentation Delivery 10 points Student uses multimedia software and hardware effectively to communicate with the audience. Student communicates in a professional and conversational style. Student uses variation in vocal tone and inflection to communicate key points and maintain audience interest. Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are used consistently throughout the presentation. 8.5 points Student uses multimedia software and hardware effectively to communicate with the audience. Student communicates in a professional and conversational style. Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are used mostly throughout the presentation. 7.5 points Student uses multimedia software and hardware effectively to communicate with the audience. Student communicates in a style that distracts from the presentation. Examples include sounding overly rehearsed or scripted or using an excessive amount of filler words (uh, um, like). Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are used somewhat throughout the presentation. 6.5 points Student does not use multimedia software and hardware effectively to communicate with the audience. Student reads directly from presentation materials and does not contribute additional content. Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are lacking. 0 points Student does not communicate effectively with the audience. Score of Presentation Delivery, / 10 Length of Presentation and Pace 10 points Presentation within allotted time and contains 10-15 content slides. Demonstrates excellent time management skills delivering a clear, well-developed, evenly-paced presentation and uses an effective variety of speeds. 8.5 points Presentation within allotted time and contains 10-15 content slides. Appropriate pace used throughout the presentation. Uses a variety of speeds. 7.5 points Presentation within 2 min. of allotted time +/- and contains a minimum of 9 content slides. Appropriate pace used throughout most of the presentation; narration at times too fast or too slow. 6.5 points Presentation within 3 min. of allotted time +/- and contains a minimum of 7 content slides. Appropriate pace was mostly lacking; much of the narration either too fast or too slow. 0 points Presentation too long or too short; < 1 min. or > 14 min. Score of Length of Presentation and Pace, / 10 Total Score of SCIN Gen Ed Narrated Presentation Rubric (May 2021), / 100 ________________________________________ Overall Score Exemplary 90 points minimum Accomplished 80 points minimum Developing 70 points minimum Beginning 60 points minimum Did not attempt 0 points minimum