Assertion-evidence oral presentation of cross-cultural research results
Learning Objective: As a result of this activity, you will learn the assertion-evidence method of technical presentations to improve your presentation skills for any audience.
In addition to class discussions on the method, please rely on the Assertions-Evidence Approach website. Don't miss the "Checklist for Assertion-Evidence Slides"
Recommendation for crafting an assertion-evidence presentation from your cross cultural comparative study:
Additional resources for the truly motivated and convinced, from the USAID Amazon Malaria Initiative website:
Tips for developing effective presentations
Selecting the Most Effective Design Style for Your Presentation
Outlining a Presentation Using the Assertion-Evidence Slide Design
Examples of Makeover Slides
Feedback from others is essential for improving our presentations. You will receive written feedback from the rest of the class on your presentation. The "Presentation Rubric," (click link) will be used to provide you with helpful and consistent feedback.
Your presentation will be limited to 10 minutes (you will be timed) and approximately 2 minutes of questions/answers.
Rubric: Rubrics are designed to clarify expectations and signal where you are with your progress toward meeting the learning objectives of the assignment.
10 points: An excellent presentation that demonstrates strong competence with the assertion-evidence method. All aspects of the presentation were also exceptional (Assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.)
8 points: A good presentation that demonstrates competence with the assertion-evidence method. Most aspects of the presentation were also good. (Assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.)
6 points: The presentation demonstrated little competence with the assertion-evidence method. The presentation was uneven with respect to the assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.
< 6 points: The presentation did not demonstrate competence with the assertion-evidence method. The presentation was uneven with respect to the assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.
Points will be deducted for missing your presentation day. Time may not be available for presenting on another day.
In addition to class discussions on the method, please rely on the Assertions-Evidence Approach website. Don't miss the "Checklist for Assertion-Evidence Slides"
Recommendation for crafting an assertion-evidence presentation from your cross cultural comparative study:
- Identify your central argument, not walking your audience through the steps that you went through in the research process
- You are crafting a narrative with the goal of educating and persuading
- Take the time to watch several example presentations (videos) on the website to how how the approach works in practice. For efficiency, your'e free to use one of the Powerpoint Templates provided on the Assertion-Evidence Approach website.
- Not every slide will conform well to the approach. You may need more than a two line headline and a visual for some slides, but seek to minimize bullet point text. Keep it simple; for example, we don't need to see your working data table but probably need to see some simplified version or aggregation of your data.
- Avoid distracting slide animations
- Remember that your audience does not care how hard you worked on your project, they only care about the value of what you have to say to them
- Assume that your audience has no familiarity with cross cultural comparative research methods
- Practice giving your presentation with your peers in the class prior to your class presentation
- Do not omit a brief argument early in the presentation about WHY the audience should care about what you are saying. Do not assume they care before you begin, they likely don't.
- Presenting is like acting. You don't have to be confident to ACT confident.
- Communicate verbally and/or non-verbally that you are [pleased, or happy, or motivated, or excited, or believe it is important] that you are presenting your narrative/argument.
- Make eye contact with everyone in the room.
Additional resources for the truly motivated and convinced, from the USAID Amazon Malaria Initiative website:
Tips for developing effective presentations
Selecting the Most Effective Design Style for Your Presentation
Outlining a Presentation Using the Assertion-Evidence Slide Design
Examples of Makeover Slides
Feedback from others is essential for improving our presentations. You will receive written feedback from the rest of the class on your presentation. The "Presentation Rubric," (click link) will be used to provide you with helpful and consistent feedback.
Your presentation will be limited to 10 minutes (you will be timed) and approximately 2 minutes of questions/answers.
Rubric: Rubrics are designed to clarify expectations and signal where you are with your progress toward meeting the learning objectives of the assignment.
10 points: An excellent presentation that demonstrates strong competence with the assertion-evidence method. All aspects of the presentation were also exceptional (Assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.)
8 points: A good presentation that demonstrates competence with the assertion-evidence method. Most aspects of the presentation were also good. (Assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.)
6 points: The presentation demonstrated little competence with the assertion-evidence method. The presentation was uneven with respect to the assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.
< 6 points: The presentation did not demonstrate competence with the assertion-evidence method. The presentation was uneven with respect to the assessed dimensions: value for the audience, understanding, organization, visual aids, non-verbal communication, verbal style-- see Presentation Rubric link above.
Points will be deducted for missing your presentation day. Time may not be available for presenting on another day.
