In order to “equate” the Off Campus and On Campus EDS program Final Presentations, the
following Guidelines are to be implemented for all new cohorts.
Guests will be invited to the final presentation of the research. Guests will include Piedmont
faculty, (full time and part time will be invited) any school system personnel the candidates
desire, and any known applicants for future cohorts in the area.
Research projects will be presented in groups of seven projects each. Each presenting group or
individual will be allowed six minutes for a short presentation to include:
A. Their research topic and how it relates to them
B. Their hypothesis or research question
C. Their Methodology
D. Their findings.
E. Abbreviated question and answer
In addition to the above presentation each group will be required to complete a 36” poster
trifold. Candidates will be expected to “man” their table only after their presentation session.
Posters should include visually interesting artifacts, tables, etc. from the candidate’s research.
It is not to be a display of the PowerPoint presentation, but it may include elements from it.
All group presentations shall be loaded sequentially on a jump drive in order to facilitate
transitions.
After the first group of presentations is completed, presenters will post themselves behind the
table assigned for their poster session. At this time all guests are given 20 minutes to visit their
stations and comment or ask additional questions.
This will repeat for each group of presentations. (Since Research classes are to be split so as
not to have more than 12 -15 students per class you should not have more than 12-15
presentations.)
The attached rubric will be used to evaluate the presentations and poster trifold. The
Evaluators will be the Research professor and the EDS 800 professor. A third professor from
those who taught the cohort candidates may also be utilized.
Example Time Schedule
4:30-4:40—Welcome and opening remarks
4:40-5:40—Seven group presentations (no more than six minutes each)-- (Group 1)
5:40 – 6:00—Poster Session for Group 1
6:00-6:10—Break
6:10-7:10-- Seven group presentations (no more than six minutes each)-- (Group 2)
7:10-7:30—Poster Session for Group 2
7:30-7:40—Break
7:40 – 8:30—General remarks from and wrap up.
EDS PRESENTATION RUBRIC
NAME: _________________________
EVALUATOR:__________________________________________________
Objectives
Unsatisfactory
Competencies
1 point
Goal unclear,
Weak overall
Basic
Competencies
2 points
Goal stated clearly.
Minimum standard
of effort present.
Candidate
demonstrated
conceptual
knowledge of topic.
1 point
Did not appear
knowledgeable of
topic. Gross errors
in material.
2 points
Knowledgeable of
topic. Somewhat
supported with
data & research.
Candidate
demonstrated
professional
demeanor.
1 point
Poor behavior
including
inappropriate
comments, body
language &
audience
engagement.
1 point
No apparent
synthesis of topic.
Lacks consistency
of topic
throughout. No
conclusions drawn.
2 points
Appropriate
behavior. No gross
errors. Audience
respected and
engaged.
Communication
Skills
1 point
Poor
communication.
Many grammatical
errors. Audience
not engaged. Lacks
planning &
organization.
2 point
Communication
skills appropriate
with few to no
grammatical errors.
Eye contact, voice
quality & pace all
appropriate.
Overall
1 point
2 points
Overall, Candidate
attained goal of
presentation
Synthesis and
Evaluation of Topic
2 point
Synthesis of topic
present in overall
presentation.
Offered sound
conclusions from
findings
Proficient
Competencies
3 points
Goal stated clearly
and evidenced
throughout
presentation.
Strong, no major
errors
3 points
Obvious knowledge
of topic. Supported
with data &
research. Drew
conclusions from
sound foundational
knowledge.
3 points
Professional
speech, body
language &
interaction with
audience.
Conference level
performance.
3 points
Strong synthesis of
topic throughout.
Conclusions
strongly supported
& applicability
apparent.
3 points
Excellent
communication. No
grammatical errors.
Eye contact, voice
quality & pace all
exceptional.
Candidate
comfortable with
material.
3 points
Distinguished
Competencies
4 points
Goal obvious &
imbedded
throughout. Creative,
professional delivery.
No errors
4 points
Very knowledgeable
of topic. Strongly
supported w/data &
research. Able to
apply content to
practical situations.
4 points
Extremely
professional behavior.
Speech, body &
audience engagement
demonstrated
respect, leadership&
professional growth.
4 points
Synthesis of topic
demonstrates great
thought & reflection.
Conclusions strongly
supported.
Connection to overall
goal very apparent.
4 points
Highly effective
communication.
Audience remained
engaged. Body
language, eye
contact, voice quality
& pace exemplary.
Presented as expert
on topic.
4 points
SCORE:
Earned
Points
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