REPRODUCTION PAPER AND PRESENTATION
Reproduction Research Paper - Each student will be required to research a topic related to breeding
horses (mare care, shipping semen, foaling, foal diseases etc.) and present the information to class.
4/2
Presentation of Research
4/7
Presentation of Research
4/9
Presentation of Research
100
(50 – paper, 50-presentation)
TOPIC
The choice of topic will be due March 1st. The topic must encompass recent research in equine reproduction and may pertain to
mares, stallions or foals.
Suggestion – Go to www.ivis.org You can sign up for free or use user peggy@iastate.edu password isuhorse.
Look under proceedings –
2007 or 2006 Annual Convention of American Equine Practitioners
Havemeyer Foundation Workshops in Equine Veterinary Medicine
Proceedings of the International Symposia on Equine Reproduction
Paper Requirements
LENGTH AND FORMAT
2-3 pages of double-spaced text are a good target. The title, author, course, and date should be typed onto a cover sheet. Illustrations
are not required but are often useful in explaining graphical concepts and in giving the paper character. The bibliography should be the
last section of the paper. Selected papers will be sent to Apple n’ Oats for publication and all will be published on the Equine Program
web page.
 Papers should be submitted on WebCT for other students to grade.
 Papers will be due April 11th.
CONTENT
 The introductory paragraph should leave me with a very clear idea of where the paper is headed. The best way to do this is
to provide a thesis statement.
 Each paragraph should contribute a logical step toward discussion of your topic. In the body of paper, major points are
discussed and supported by evidence from the scientific literature. Well structured so that the reader has a good sense of
where the paper is heading. Well written so that the paper is pleasant to read. Nicely packaged, enhancing the content without
wasting words.
o Words are used efficiently; ideas are expressed clearly and concisely.
o Main points are arranged in logical order; sentences are ordered effectively.
o Transitional words or phrases are used to make abstract read smoothly from beginning to end.
 The conclusion of your paper should not merely summarize the paper. Rather, it should persuade the reader that you have
discovered and discussed something important.
REFERENCES – Should have a minimum of 3
o Use Journal of Animal Science referencing system http://jas.fass.org/misc/citations.shtml
Electronic Publications
FDA. 2001. Effect of the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals on pathogen load: Systematic review of the published literature.
Available: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/antimicrobial/PathRpt.PDF. Accessed Dec. 14, 2001.
Conference Proceedings and Unpublished Presentations
Barbano, D. M. 1996. Mozzarella cheese yield: Factors to consider. Page 29 in Proc. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Mtg., Ctr. Dairy Res., Univ. Wisconsin, Madison.
Henderson, C. R. 1973. Sire evaluation and genetic trends. Pages 10–41 in Proc. Anim. Breeding Genet. Symp. in Honor of Dr. J. L. Lush, Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Am.
Dairy Sci. Assoc., Champaign, IL
Journal Articles
Broderick, G. A., and J. H. Kang. 1980. Automated simultaneous determination of ammonia and total amino acids in ruminal fluid and in vitro media. J. Dairy Sci.
63:64–75.
Cleale, R. M., IV, R. A. Britton, T. J. Klopfenstein, M. L. Bauer, D. L. Harmon, and L. D. Satterlee. 1987a. Induced non-enzymatic browning of soybean meal. II.
Ruminal escape and net portal absorption of soybean protein treated with xylose. J. Anim. Sci. 65:1319–1326.
Books and Articles Within Edited Books
AOAC. 1990. Official Methods of Analysis. 15th ed. Assoc. Offic. Anal. Chem., Arlington, VA.
Church, D. C. 1991. Livestock Feeds and Feeding. 3rd ed. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
OVERALL COHESION
 Excellent work; I enjoyed the whole thing; I've learned something new, interesting, and useful; want to try to have it
published on the web.
 Very good work; I enjoyed it and have learned something new; a few weaknesses, though; want to try to have it published on
the web
 Good work; a solid effort and a pleasure to read; some weak parts; it could probably be published with some revisions before
submission
 Adequate but it was occasionally hard to follow; you lost me a few times; I wasn't entirely convinced at times
 Barely adequate; I couldn't follow what you were saying much of the time; the idea was good but the presentation was very
weak

Poor work; this was really hard to follow; I couldn't keep track of what you were saying or you kept changing your mind
about what you were writing about
FORMAT & STYLE
 Papers should be double-spaced, typed or word processed, with 1" margins on white 8.5" by 11" paper.
 Recommended types are Palatino, Times, or Time Roman in 10 or 12 point size. No mono-spaced fonts, please (e.g., Courier,
Monaco).
 Pages numbered sequentially.
 Correct punctuation
 Absences of spelling errors
 Correct grammar
GRAPHICS & TABLES, CHARTS….FORMAT & STRUCTURE
 Graphs
o Avoid using a background grid on your graph.
o Ensure that all symbols on your graph are large enough to reproduce clearly.
o Ensure that all lines and curves are thick enough to reproduce clearly.
 Tables
o When possible, tables should be organized to fit across the page (similar to the text), so that the page can be read
without turning it sideways.
o Tables are numbered consecutively in Arabic numbers; each table begins on a separate page.
o All parts of tables should be typed double-spaced
 Images
o Ensure that your image has enough contrast to reproduce clearly.
o If you created your image in color, be sure that the information you wish to convey can still be distinguished in
grayscale mode.
o Resolution should be at least 300 pixels per inch (ppi) for color or grayscale images. Resolution should be at least
600 ppi for monochrome images.
o Images should be in JPEG.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Develop a power point presentation and present your information to the class. The time limit is 20 min and an additional 5 minutes for
questions.
Power Point Evaluation
CATEGORY
Power Point
Originality
5 pts
4 – 3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
Presentation shows
considerable originality
and inventiveness. The
content and ideas are
presented in a unique and
interesting way.
Presentation shows some
originality and
inventiveness. The content
and ideas are presented in
an interesting way.
Presentation shows an
attempt at originality and
inventiveness on 1-2
cards.
Presentation is a rehash of
other people's ideas and/or
graphics and shows very little
attempt at original thought.
Font formats (e.g., color,
bold, italic) have been
carefully planned to
enhance readability and
content. Background does
not detract from text or
other graphics.
All content throughout the
presentation is accurate.
There are no factual
errors.
Font formats have been
carefully planned to
enhance readability.
Background does not
detract from text or other
graphics.
Font formatting makes it very
difficult to read the material.
Background makes it difficult
to see text or competes with
other graphics on the page.
Most of the content is
accurate but there is one
piece of information that
might be inaccurate.
Font formatting has been
carefully planned to
complement the content. It
may be a little hard to
read. Background does not
detract from text or other
graphics.
The content is generally
accurate, but one piece of
information is clearly
flawed or inaccurate.
Sequencing of Information
Information is organized
in a clear, logical way. It
is easy to anticipate the
type of material that might
be on the next card.
Most information is
organized in a clear,
logical way. One card or
item of information seems
out of place.
Some information is
logically sequenced. An
occasional card or item of
information seems out of
place.
There is no clear plan for the
organization of information.
Use of Graphics
All graphics are attractive
(size and colors) and
support the theme/content
of the presentation.
A few graphics are not
attractive but all support
the theme/content of the
presentation.
All graphics are attractive
but a few do not seem to
support the theme/content
of the presentation.
Several graphics are
unattractive AND detract from
the content of the presentation.
Background & Text - Font
Choice & Formatting
Content - Accuracy
Content is typically confusing
or contains more than one
factual error.
Score
Presentation
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared
and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty
prepared but might have
needed a couple more
rehearsals.
The student is
somewhat prepared, but
it is clear that rehearsal
was lacking.
Student does not seem at all
prepared to present.
Comprehension
Student is able to accurately
answer almost all questions
posed by students & attendees
about the topic.
Student is able to
accurately answer most
questions posed by
classmates & attendees
about the topic.
Student is able to
accurately answer a few
questions posed by
classmates & attendees
about the topic.
Student is unable to accurately
answer questions posed by
classmates & attendees about
the topic.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all
(100-95%) the time, and
mispronounces no words.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
throughout the presentation.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (100-95%)
the time, but
mispronounces one
word. Volume is loud
enough to be heard by
all audience members at
least 90% of the time.
Often mumbles or can not be
understood OR mispronounces
more than one word. Volume
often too soft to be heard by all
audience members.
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary appropriate for
the audience. Extends audience
vocabulary by defining words
that might be new to most of the
audience.
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Includes 1-2
words that might be
new to most of the
audience, but does not
define them.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly most (9485%) of the time.
Mispronounces no more
than one word. Volume
is loud enough to be
heard by all audience
members at least 80%
of the time.
Uses vocabulary
appropriate for the
audience. Does not
include any vocabulary
that might be new to the
audience.
Posture and Eye Contact
Stands up straight, looks relaxed
and confident. Establishes eye
contact with everyone in the
room during the presentation.
Stands up straight and
establishes eye contact
with everyone in the
room during the
presentation.
Sometimes stands up
straight and establishes
eye contact.
Slouches and/or does not look
at people during the
presentation.
Uses several (5 or more) words
or phrases that are not
understood by the audience.