Cross Culture Project & Presentation 

Course Code:

GEN 3020 / GE 3020

Course Name:

Cross Cultural Studies

Examination:

Project and Presentation

Academic Year

Due Date and Time:

Weight

Research Project 10%, Presentation 10% - Total 20%

Faculty:

Email address

Time Allowed:

Office telephone number

Email address

Assessed Learning Outcomes:

LO2

Learn to question, and question in order to learn;

LO3

Explore the ways in which the personal is global and the global is highly personal;

LO4

Have an understanding of the interconnectedness of people.

Assessed Learning Outcomes:

LO2

Learn to question, and question in order to learn;

LO3

Explore the ways in which the personal is global and the global is highly personal;

LO4

Have an understanding of the interconnectedness of people.

Criteria

Not Attempted

Content knowledge: Quality of Research

4 points
Paper is exceptionally researched, contains minimum 4 sources which support the thesis argument in a logical manner. References are correctly cited.

3 points
Information relates to the main topic. Paper is well-researched in detail and from 3-4 good sources.
References are correctly cited.

2 points
Information relates to the main topic, but few details and/or examples are given. Shows a limited variety of sources. References are not cited correctly.

1 point
Information has little or nothing to do with the thesis.
Information has weak or no connection to the thesis. References are not cited correctly.

0 points

Content application: Support of Thesis & Analysis

4 points
Exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. Excellent analysis.

3 points
Consistent connections are made between evidence and thesis.
Good analysis.

2 points
Some connections made between evidence and thesis. Some analysis.

1 point
Limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis. Lack of analysis.

0 points

Conclusion

4 points
Excellent summary of thesis argument with concluding ideas that impact reader.
Introduces no new information.

3 points
Good summary of topic with clear concluding ideas. Introduces no new information.

2 points
Basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas.
Introduces no new information.

1 point
Lack of summary of topic.

0 points

Writing

4 points
Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical, punctuation and/or spelling errors – polished and professional. Reference, citations and visuals are properly formatted.

3 points
Most ideas are stated clearly and are related to the topic, with only minor grammatical, punctuation and/or spelling errors.

References, citations and visuals are adequate.

2 points
Many ideas require clarification, are off- topic or have little relevance to the assignment. Many grammatical, punctuation and/or spelling errors; very challenging to read, poor writing flow. Improper references and/or citations.

1 point
Paper does not meet the criteria for the assignment (too short or incomplete, too long, and/or completely off-topic). Reference, citations and visuals are missing.

0 points

Bibliography/ References

4 points
Done in the correct format with no errors. Includes more than 4 major references (e.g. journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.
Periodicals available on- line are not considered internet sites)

3 points
Done in the correct format with few errors. Includes 3 major references (e.g., journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites.
Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet).

2 points
Done in the correct format with some errors. Includes 2 major references (e.g., journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites. Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet).

1 point
Done in the correct format with many errors. Includes 1 major references (e.g., journal articles, books, but no more than two internet sites. Periodicals available on-line are not considered internet sites.)

0 points

Criteria

Not Attempted

Content
Importance of topic, relevance, accuracy of facts, overall treatment of topic.

Completeness
Level of detail, depth, appropriate length, adequate background of information.

4 Points
Topic is highly focused and relevant; presentation contains accurate information with no fact errors. Presentation provides good depth and detail; ideas well developed; facts have adequate background; presentation is within specified length.

3 Points
Topic is adequately focused and relevant; major facts are accurate and generally complete. Presentation provides adequate depth; few needed details are omitted; major ideas adequately developed; presentation is within specified length.

2 Points
Topic would benefit from more focus; presentation contains some fact errors or omissions.
Additional depth needed in places; important information omitted or not fully developed; presentation is too short or too long.

1 Point
Topic lacks relevance or focus; presentation contains multiple fact errors.
Presentation does not provide adequate depth; key details are omitted or undeveloped; presentation is too short or too long.

0 points

Organization/ Clarity Appropriate

introduction, body, and conclusions; logically ordering ideas; transitions between major points.

4 Points
Ideas are presented in logical order with effective transitions between major ideas; presentation is clear and concise.

3 Points
Most ideas are in logical order with adequate transitions between most major ideas; presentation is generally clear and understandable.

2 Points
Some ideas not presented in proper order; transitions are needed between some ideas; some parts of presentation may be wordy or unclear.

1 Point
Ideas are not presented in proper order; transition lacking between major ideas; several parts of the presentation are wordy or unclear.

0 points

Documentation Proper support and sourcing for major ideas, inclusion of visual aids that support message.

4 Points
Effective message support provided in the form of facts and visual aids; sourcing is current and supports major ideas.

3 Points
Adequate message support provided for key concepts by facts and visual aids; sourcing is generally adequate and current.

2 Points
Some message support provided by facts and visual aids; sourcing may by outdated or thin, visual aids need work.

1 Point
Little or no message support provided for major ideas; visual aids are missing or inadequate; little or no sourcing provided.

0 Points

Delivery Adequate volume. Appropriate pace, diction, personal appearance,
enthusiasm / energy, posture, effective use of visual aids.

4 Points
Good volume and energy; proper pace and diction; avoidance of distracting gesture; professional appearance; visual aids used effectively.

3 Points
Adequate volume and energy; generally good pace and diction; few or no distracting gestures; professional appearance; visual aids used

adequately.

2 Points
More volume/ energy needed at times; pace too slow or too fast; some distracting gestures or posture; adequate appearance; visual aids could be improved.

1 Point
Low volume or energy; pace too slow or fast; poor diction; distracting gestures or posture; unprofessional appearance; visual aids poorly used.

0 points

Grammar/Mechanics Correct grammar usage that is appropriate for audience(s).

4 Points
Presentation contains no grammar errors, sentences are free of jargon, complete and easy to understand.

3 Points Presentation has no serious grammar errors; sentences are mostly jargon-free, complete and understandable.

2 Points Presentation may contain some grammar or sentence errors; sentences may contain jargon or are too long or hard to follow.

1 Point Presentation contains several major grammar/ usage errors; sentences are long, incomplete or contain excessive jargon.

0 points