Q In Module 6, you wrote a brief technical analysis with your team. You followed that with a proposal in Module 7, that was intended to address the same issue. You now have an opportunity to take your idea to a higher level within the organization. Perhaps it’s the President or CEO, or perhaps it’s the Board of Directors. Your viewers will depend on your topic and your purpose. In this week’s Icebreaker, you chose a presentation tool and received feedback on that choice. In the discussion activity, you workshopped your approach and your design choices. Now it’s time to build the actual presentation and deliver it. Step 1: Review the Requirements You may choose any presentation format you like provided you can include: • a title • an agenda • content that clearly articulates the problem, the solution, and any other pertinent information, including support from scholarly secondary sources, all of which will be drawn from your research paper and proposal • a summary • references • appropriate visual elements (at least 3) • at least one audio component (narration) • in-text citations and reference citations (where needed) Altogether, the presentation should have no more than 10-15 slides (or the equivalent amount of content in another format). If you have questions about what is most appropriate in your specific situation, please reach out to your instructor. The presentation must be supported with substantial evidence. You should use the evidence you included in your technical analysis and proposal, and you should also seek new evidence as necessary to support the claims you are making. Persuasion is most effective when it’s grounded with clear, objective source material. In total, you must cite at least three different credible sources in your presentation. Step 2: Craft Your Presentation Create a presentation that effectively persuades your audience. If you feel it is appropriate to do so, feel free to get creative with this assignment. This is your opportunity to have a little fun with your technical communication. Sources cited in the presentation should be formatted according to APA specifications (or as close as possible to APA without them becoming obtrusive in the presentation). Step 3: Submit Your Presentation For this assignment, you may either submit a file (e.g., PowerPoint or similar), or you may submit a link to an online presentation. If you are submitting a file, click "Browse My Computer" and find your file. Once you have located your file, click "Open" and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Submit." If you are submitting a link to an online presentation, simply copy the link and paste it into the submission textbox. Evaluation The TECH200 Presentation Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded. This assignment is worth 10% of your final grade. Outcomes This activity assesses the following module outcomes: • M8-03: Employ appropriate rhetorical appeals to create a persuasive presentation for a specific audience. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7) • M8-04: Plan and prepare a short technical presentation for a specific audience. (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO6, CO7) • M8-05: Effectively integrate evidence in a technical presentation to support assertions and recommendations. (CO9, CO10) Rubric TECH200 Presentation Rubric TECH200 Presentation Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext and Purpose 20 pts A (100) Presentation demonstrates a thorough understanding of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are tightly connected and provide appropriate support for the presentation’s purpose. 17 pts B (85) Presentation demonstrates adequate understanding of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are adequately connected and most support the presentation’s purpose. 15 pts C (75) Presentation demonstrates awareness of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are loosely connected but may not all support the presentation’s purpose. 13 pts D (65) Presentation demonstrates limited awareness of the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation are not well-connected but and do not support the presentation’s purpose. 11 pts F (55) Presentation demonstrates minimal attention to the context, audience, and purpose of the document. Sections of the presentation lack connectedness. 0 pts F (0) Not submitted. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development 20 pts A Presenter uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding and shaping the entire work. Provides substantial evidence of assertions. 17 pts B Presenter uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding and shaping the entire work. Provides substantial evidence of assertions. 15 pts C Presenter uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. Provides some evidence of assertions. 13 pts D Presenter develops and explores ideas through some of the work. Provides limited evidence of assertions. 11 pts F Presenter develops simple ideas in some parts of the work. Does not include evidence of assertions. 0 pts F Not submitted. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizational Methods 20 pts A Presentation demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of the organizational methods and stylistic choices specific to the discipline. All required presentation sections are included. 17 pts B Presentation demonstrates a consistent use of important organizational methods and stylistic choices specific to the discipline. Most required presentation sections are included. 15 pts C Presentation demonstrates the writer’s attempt to use an organizational method that is appropriate for the content. Some required presentation sections are included. 13 pts D Presentation demonstrates the writer’s attempt to use an organizational method that is not appropriate for the content. Some required presentation sections are included. 11 pts F Presentation demonstrates the writer’s limited attempt to use a basic organizational pattern, but the attempt at organization is unsuccessful. Few required presentation sections are included. 0 pts F Not submitted. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and References and Format 10 pts A Resources used are sufficient in quantity and appropriate for the topic and writing context; correct style is used for all citations and references; and student clearly and consistently differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others at all times. 8.5 pts B Resources used are sufficient in quantity and most (75%) are appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; most citations and references use the correct style; and student differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others. 7.5 pts C Resources used are sufficient in quantity; some (fewer than 50%) of resources are not appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; most citations and references use the correct format; and student usually (75%) differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others. 6.5 pts D Resources used are not sufficient in quantity; most (more than 75%) resources are not appropriate for the topic and/or writing context; incorrect citations and/or referencing; and student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others in several places. 5.5 pts F Resources used are not used and/or student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others. 0 pts F No submission. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Skills 10 pts A Essentially, no errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. 8.5 pts B No obvious errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example-fewer than one minor error per page; meets length requirements. 7.5 pts C Rare errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example - fewer than two per page. Overall, some effort at proofreading; meets length requirements. 6.5 pts D Many errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax on most pages. Some minor effort at proofreading, insufficient. Does not adhere to length requirements. 5.5 pts F Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Indicates a significant lack of proofreading effort. Does not adhere to length requirements 0 pts F No submission. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Elements 20 pts A Visual elements are of exemplary quality, clearly exemplify the written content in visual form, and appropriate for the intended audience and chosen presentation platform. 17 pts B Visual elements are consistent in quality, exemplify the written content in visual form, and appropriate for the intended audience and chosen presentation platform. 15 pts C Visual elements may be inconsistent in quality, may not adequately exemplify the written content in visual form, and may not appropriate for the intended audience and chosen presentation platform. 13 pts D Visual elements are inconsistent in quality, do not adequately exemplify the written content in visual form, and/or are inappropriate for the intended audience and chosen presentation platform. 11 pts F Visual elements are inconsistent in quality, do not adequately exemplify the written content in visual form, and are inappropriate for the intended audience and chosen presentation platform. 0 pts F No submission. 20 pts Total Points: 100