Evaluation of Final Research Presentation for Radhakrishnan’s Research Methods Class
Presenter Name (s)__________________________________________
Dimension & Points Allocated
Introduction (1 pt)
Explanations of dimensions
Short & descriptive outline of research question, method and implications
Explanation of Hypothesis (2
pts)
Explains the logic of hypothesis or counter-hypothesis by
____ creating a good general impression (via graphics//analogies),
____breaking down the parts of the hypothesis by using definitions of
variables (based on previous research) or by using empirical studies
illustrating how & why the variables are related
Description of Participants (1
pts)
_____Presents sufficient info & relevant about sample
_____Uses numerical info where possible (frequencies, means, sds)
_____ Uses figures where possible (bar charts, pie charts, line graphs etc.)
Description of Procedure (1pts)
_____ Presents adequate detail about how data was collected using
graphics where appropriate
_____Describes how consent was solicited when relevant
Description of Measure (1 pts)
_____ Gives sufficient detail about measures e.g., type of scale, exemplar
items in measure
_____ Justifies use of measures with previous research
_____ Establishes reliability of measures in current study OR presents
justification for why measures used in current study were good
Description of Results (2 pts)
_____Reminds audience of Hypothesis
_____Describes preliminary computations if relevant
_____Describes Data analytic techniques used
_____Data analytic technique presented is appropriate
_____Presents results in graphs/tables & interprets orally
_____Explains how results support/do not support hypothesis
Proposed Research (3 pts)
_____ Presents one good example of future research on hypothesis using
graphics if appropriate
_____ Proposed research logically connects to previous research on
Grade
Evaluation of Final Research Presentation for Radhakrishnan’s Research Methods Class
Summary (1pt)
Visual Aids (1 pts)
hypothesis or counter hypothesis
Provides a good summary of take home message of research
____Clear (font is visible, background/foreground contrast is good)
____ Slides have an appropriate amount of material
____Slides are well organized (clear headings & subheadings)
____Titles of slides reflect content of slides & connect to each other to
remind audience of structure
For 2 speaker presentations, each speaker is separately judged on ability (2 pts)
Speaking Ability of Presenter A
_____Timing: Is not more than 3 minutes seconds over or under 25 minutes;
_________________________
_____ Pace: Speaker is not rushed at the end & maintains the same speed
throughout the talk
_____ Intonation: Speaker varies tone and volume to enhance points made
during talk
_____ Eye Contact: Speaker engages individual members of the audience
by connecting with them. Does not simply look up from his/her note; Does
not glance briefly toward audience
_____ Enthusiasm Speaker uses appropriate physical gestures,
demonstrates interest for topic, seems excited when speaking about the
topic
Speaking Ability of Presenter B
_____Timing: Is not more than 3 minutes seconds over or under 25 minutes;
_____ Pace: Speaker is not rushed at the end & maintains the same speed
_________________________
throughout the talk
_____ Intonation: Speaker varies tone and volume to enhance points made
during talk
_____ Eye Contact: Speaker engages individual members of the audience
by connecting with them. Does not simply look up from his/her note; Does
not glance briefly toward audience
_____ Enthusiasm Speaker uses appropriate physical gestures,
demonstrates interest for topic, seems excited when speaking about the
topic
Meaning of letter grades: A+=100%; A=89%; A-=84%; B+=79% B=76%;B-=72%; C+=69%; C=66%; C-=62%; D+=59%; D=56%; D-=52%; F=49%