MASS MEDIA RESEARCH PROJECT
Presentations
The following components should be included in your presentation:
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topic |
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research questions – hypotheses |
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some history, background of topic |
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research findings in literature and your survey research findings – no need to present all of this but the key points which are pertinent, interesting |
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if time, some alternative media interpretations |
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an activity to engage the class in the presentation and to develop further understanding of topic and/or develop connection of topic to individual |
Assessment of presentation is 40 points, written report is 110 points for a total of 150 points. Assessment will include a component for individual (20 points total) and group (20 points total) presentation, including both style and content (10 points each).
For both individual and group, the following aspects are considered in the assessment:
Style: articulation, intonation, speaking clearly, pace & volume of speaking, eye contact with audience, enthusiasm, professional attitude, speaking to class with minimal reading, materials used, e.g. overhead, etc…, & usefulness of these
Content: relevancy of material, demonstration of understanding of material, comprehensive coverage of material, organization of material presented
Additionally, for group presentation coordination of the presentation is considered in the assessment.
General suggestions for making a good presentation
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Every member of the group must know the material |
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Do not read your material, use cards or overheads or some other method having key points which will then trigger the statements you wish to make |
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Look up at your audience not behind you at an overhead or down at the floor, if you don't feel comfortable looking at members of the audience then look at the back wall |
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With new concepts or terms make sure you define them clearly |
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Attempt to devise ways to convey the information that will assist the class in retaining key information – see me for ideas |
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As part of your presentation, devise an activity which assists the class in "testing" their knowledge and understanding |
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It always helps to state a key point twice but in different ways, i.e. reiterating key ideas is useful for the audience to remember the ideas |
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Practice doing your presentation to see how much time it takes, and to commit to memory what you want to say |
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Speak clearly, i.e. articulate, speak with sufficient volume, speak slowly |
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Do not mumble, ramble, or speak quickly, avoid "…like…" "… you know…." "…um…." |
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Ask your audience if they have any questions, and not simply at the end of the presentation but occasionally throughout, to make sure they do understand what you are stating |
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If you wish to ask questions of the audience, then make sure you specifically call upon individuals instead of hoping someone will speak up - there is little time to wait for individuals to respond |
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Be prepared to answer questions and to lead some discussion at the end of presentation |
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Introduce yourselves and provide a very brief synopsis of what it is you will be discussing |
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Provide a summary/conclusion |
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| Course documents of Sociology of Mass Media |
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