Group Presentation Guidelines

Your presentation will summarize information on the specific area of the world you are assigned to research. The presentation must include current information on AIDS, and might focus on:

Component	Developing	Accomplished	Exemplary
Introduction	5 to 6 points Introduction does not make explicit reference to the problem that is to be examined.	7 to 9 points Introduction adequately presents the problem, who is involved, and on what the presentation will focus.	10 points Introduction clearly and explicitly explains the problem, who is involved (audience(s), and the focus of the report. Grabs attention of the audience – puts us in the middle of the problem.
Sources of Information	5 to 6 points The sources of information are not listed, or listed but not described in any detail.	7 to 9 points Some explanation of both sources and the target audience is provided. Data sources are listed and minimally described. The need for additional sources is evident and/or pertinent sources have been overlooked.	10 points A variety of relevant individuals and data are identified and described (in detail where appropriate), taking into account those sources best able to illuminate the problem. Appropriate sources (Web-based data, course texts, and other resources) are included. A clear and complete description of the sources helps the audience picture those directly involved in the problem addressed.
Symptoms of the Disease, the History and Origins as well as Current Demographic and Statistical Information	5 to 6 points Symptoms, history and origins of the disease remain unclear. Current demographic and statistical information missing.	7 to 9 points Information about symptoms, history and origins of the disease has been identified, yet additional clarity is warranted. The information is vague or ambiguous. Insufficient or inappropriate identification of current demographic and statistical information.	10 points Symptoms, history and origins of the disease are clearly identified and defined. Misinformation is compared with credible, appropriate information. Current demographic and statistical information for the area of the world you are assigned to research is listed with rationale for their inclusion.
Treatment for the disease	5 to 6 points Little or no information concerning potential treatment options for living with the disease is identified. Missing one or more potential treatment options.	7 to 9 points Information on biological, psychological or nutritionally based treatment included. It appears that most treatment options have been considered.	10 points Information on biological, psychological or nutritionally based treatment is all included. A rich variety of treatment options have been described in detail and all are related to a comprehensive treatment system. A multi-pronged treatment system is presented, with justification based on percentage of users significantly helped, potential adverse side effects, costs and availability.
Community Support for Individuals “Living with AIDS” (and/or their family members)	5 to 6 points Lacks a clear description about the availability of face-to-face or online support groups or organizations.	7 to 9 points The description about the availability of face-to-face or online support groups or organizations is adequate. Some lack of detail or justification for the support resource may exist.	10 points Recommendations about potential face-to-face or online support groups or organizations are clear and comprehensive. The writer identifies community support options that are realistic and make sense. We are optimistic that the community support options presented have a good chance of being utilized by the individual or their friends or family members.
Global Consequences of AIDS	5 to 6 points Insufficient information on the consequences of the global spread of AIDS (e.g., missing economic, political, or societal implications)	7 to 9 points Description of the economic, political and societal consequences associated with the spread of the disease, as well as the need for prevention measures.	10 points Clear articulation of the global (economic, political and societal) consequences associated with the unchecked spread of the disease, as well as a strong call for action regarding the need for prevention measures and other steps one (with or without the disease) can take to be part of the solution.
Clarity of Writing; Information Organization and Display	10 to 15 points It is hard to know what the team is trying to say. Presentation is convoluted. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper information evident and distracting. Information presentation lacks organization.	15 to 22 points Presentation is adequate, but unnecessary information used. Meaning is sometimes unclear. Concepts or ideas are misused. A few errors have been found. Information displays could be improved, is improper, or is confusing. The presentation could profit from better organization.	23 to 30 points Presentation is crisp, clear, and succinct. The audience is guided from a broad and general view of the situation (Introduction) to actionable specifics (Recommendations/Solution System). No mistakes are evident. Presentation is organized logically and effectively (headers, sections, etc.) The team takes advantage of information displays such as tables, flow charts, graphics etc. when appropriate.
Time of the Presentation	0 points Over ten minutes	4 to 8 points More than seven minutes but, less than eight minutes - 8 points More than eight minutes but, less than nine minutes - 6 points More than nine minutes but, less than ten minutes - 4 points	10 points Seven minutes or less.
TOTAL SCORE (Total Score ÷ 3) = Project Team Grade

Component

Developing

Accomplished

Exemplary

Introduction

5 to 6 points

Introduction does not make explicit reference to the problem that is to be examined.

7 to 9 points

Introduction adequately presents the problem, who is involved, and on what the presentation will focus.

10 points

Introduction clearly and explicitly explains the problem, who is involved (audience(s), and the focus of the report. Grabs attention of the audience – puts us in the middle of the problem.

Sources of Information

5 to 6 points

The sources of information are not listed, or listed but not described in any detail.

7 to 9 points

Some explanation of both sources and the target audience is provided. Data sources are listed and minimally described. The need for additional sources is evident and/or pertinent sources have been overlooked.

10 points

A variety of relevant individuals and data are identified and described (in detail where appropriate), taking into account those sources best able to illuminate the problem. Appropriate sources (Web-based data, course texts, and other resources) are included. A clear and complete description of the sources helps the audience picture those directly involved in the problem addressed.

Symptoms of the Disease, the History and Origins as well as Current Demographic and Statistical Information

5 to 6 points

Symptoms, history and origins of the disease remain unclear. Current demographic and statistical information missing.

7 to 9 points

Information about symptoms, history and origins of the disease has been identified, yet additional clarity is warranted. The information is vague or ambiguous. Insufficient or inappropriate identification of current demographic and statistical information.

10 points

Symptoms, history and origins of the disease are clearly identified and defined. Misinformation is compared with credible, appropriate information. Current demographic and statistical information for the area of the world you are assigned to research is listed with rationale for their inclusion.

Treatment for the disease

5 to 6 points

Little or no information concerning potential treatment options for living with the disease is identified. Missing one or more potential treatment options.

7 to 9 points

Information on biological, psychological or nutritionally based treatment included. It appears that most treatment options have been considered.

10 points

Information on biological, psychological or nutritionally based treatment is all included. A rich variety of treatment options have been described in detail and all are related to a comprehensive treatment system. A multi-pronged treatment system is presented, with justification based on percentage of users significantly helped, potential adverse side effects, costs and availability.

Community Support for Individuals “Living with AIDS” (and/or their family members)

5 to 6 points

Lacks a clear description about the availability of face-to-face or online support groups or organizations.

7 to 9 points

The description about the availability of face-to-face or online support groups or organizations is adequate. Some lack of detail or justification for the support resource may exist.

10 points

Recommendations about potential face-to-face or online support groups or organizations are clear and comprehensive. The writer identifies community support options that are realistic and make sense. We are optimistic that the community support options presented have a good chance of being utilized by the individual or their friends or family members.

Global Consequences of AIDS

5 to 6 points

Insufficient information on the consequences of the global spread of AIDS (e.g., missing economic, political, or societal implications)

7 to 9 points

Description of the economic, political and societal consequences associated with the spread of the disease, as well as the need for prevention measures.

10 points

Clear articulation of the global (economic, political and societal) consequences associated with the unchecked spread of the disease, as well as a strong call for action regarding the need for prevention measures and other steps one (with or without the disease) can take to be part of the solution.

Clarity of Writing; Information Organization and Display

10 to 15 points

It is hard to know what the team is trying to say. Presentation is convoluted. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper information evident and distracting. Information presentation lacks organization.

15 to 22 points

Presentation is adequate, but unnecessary information used. Meaning is sometimes unclear. Concepts or ideas are misused. A few errors have been found. Information displays could be improved, is improper, or is confusing. The presentation could profit from better organization.

23 to 30 points

Presentation is crisp, clear, and succinct. The audience is guided from a broad and general view of the situation (Introduction) to actionable specifics (Recommendations/Solution System). No mistakes are evident. Presentation is organized logically and effectively (headers, sections, etc.) The team takes advantage of information displays such as tables, flow charts, graphics etc. when appropriate.

Time of the Presentation

0 points

Over ten minutes

4 to 8 points

More than seven minutes but, less than eight minutes - 8 points

More than eight minutes but, less than nine minutes - 6 points

More than nine minutes but, less than ten minutes - 4 points

10 points

Seven minutes or less.

TOTAL SCORE

(Total Score ÷ 3) = Project Team Grade