Instructions
The group proposal presentation will serve as the final assignment The presentation requires your group to demonstrate what you have learned in this course by choosing a specific topic and presenting a research proposal for studying your topic. This will include a research question, hypothesis, variables, and methodology. These presentations will take place during the last day of class (Wednesday, March 16) and should be no shorter than 8 minutes and no longer than 12 minutes. In addition, the use of visual aids (Powerpoint or Prezi) is required. Below is a summary of the format and how it will be graded.
Format:
- Introduction to group members and the topic
- Review of Topic – why is this an important topic to study? Is it relevant to current society?
- Research question
- Hypothesis/hypotheses
- Variables – what is/are the IV and DV?
- Methodology – how do you propose to study this research question?
- Conclusion
- Time for questions – this doesn’t count towards the time of the presentation
Grading Rubric:
| 15 points | Review of the topic: Does this section provide a broad overview of the topic to be studied, including a discussion of why it is important and how it relates to our current culture/society? |
| 15 points | Research Question(s): Does the group clearly state the research question(s)?
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| 15 points | Hypothesis/Hypotheses: Are the hypotheses clearly stated? Do the hypotheses match the research question? Are they capable of being studied?
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| 15 points | Variables: Does the group clearly state what the independent and dependent variables will be? Do the variables match the hypothesis and research question?
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| 25 points | Methodology: Does the group clearly state their proposed methodology, including any study sample, research design, measures, etc.? Is the methodology appropriate for the research question(s), hypotheses, and variables?
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| 5 points | Conclusion: Does the group provide clear and appropriate concluding thoughts, including why findings from this study could be important?
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| 5 points | Presentation style and clarity: Is the presentation discussed rather than read? Is it rushed? Is the presentation clear? Are the visual aids used effectively?
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| 5 points | Timing: Does the presentation stay under 12 mins? |
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