Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Wednesday of Unit 8
Points: 100
Overview:
Throughout the course, you have been working on a criminal theories course project.
Reflecting on your experience, feedback received, and your exploration of ideas leading
to the submission of your research project, you will conclude your course experience
with an 8-10 minute PowerPoint presentation.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation based on your course
project. Your PowerPoint must include:
• You will add voice narration to your slide deck.
o At least one minute of talking points for each content-related slide.
• Minimum of 10 slides in total.
o Title slide
o Content (8 slides)
o Reference slide
• Speaker’s notes on each slide to guide your presentation.
• Don’t overload your slides with text or read directly from your content slides.
Uses bulleted lists, images, etc.
Requirements:
• PowerPoint Length: 10 slides in total: one title and reference slide, eight content
slides.
• At least 10 minutes long, no more than 12 minutes.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.
CRJ404 – Theoretical Criminology
Unit 8 Assignment: Project PowerPoint Presentation
Assessment Rubric for Unit 2 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary
0-10 points 11-14 points 15-17 points 18 points
Content The slides do not
address elements of
the project in any
meaningful
way. There is little to
no evidence of
critical thinking and
research.
The slides minimally
address elements of
the project in a
meaningful
way. There is some
evidence of critical
thinking and
research.
The slides mostly
address all elements
of the project in a
clear manner. There
is some evidence of
critical thinking and
research.
The slides clearly
address all elements
of the project in a
thorough and detailed
manner. There is
evidence of critical
thinking and research.
Overall
Organization
There is no
consistent or logical
flow to the
information or
presentation.
There is some
consistency or logical
flow to the
information or
presentation.
The slides present
information in a
logical sequence
which the audience
can follow but may
need to improve flow
from one topic to the
other.
The slides present
information in a
logical, interesting
sequence which the
audience can
follow. Topics flow
from one to the other
with appropriate
transitions.
Audio
Narrative/Notes
Section
The audio narrative
not included or
inaudible in the
presentation/ Notes
section was
scarce/empty;
directly copied and
pasted from paper.
The audio narrative is
not consistently
audible in the
presentation/ Notes
section was not
robust; directly
copied and pasted
from paper.
The audio narrative is
audible/Notes section
contains supporting
notes with few
omissions and
research.
The audio narrative is
audible and clear. The
notes section is
complete with robust
and meaningful
supporting notes and
research.
Professionalism Overall, the slides
and supporting
notes are not
presented in a clear,
succinct
manner. Slides may
be packed full or
missing information.
Overall, the slides
and supporting notes
are presented. Some
slides may be packed
full or missing
information.
Overall, the slides
and supporting notes
are good and
presented in a
somewhat
professional manner
but may lack details
or clarity.
Overall, the slides and
supporting notes are
professional and
presented in a
succinct and effective
manner.
Review and
Responses
Does not sufficiently
review classmates’
presentations;
required
components
missing.
Reviewed one
classmates’
presentation and
stated what they
found most
interesting, new
knowledge they
gained, and a
question to be further
informed, but may
lack detail or clarity.
Reviewed at least
two classmates’
presentations and
stated what they
found most
interesting, new
knowledge they
gained, and a
question to be further
informed, but may
lack detail or clarity.
Reviewed at least two
classmates’
presentations and
stated what they found
most interesting, new
knowledge they
gained, and a question
to be further
informed. Provided
complete answers to
classmates’
questions.
CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary
0-5 points 6-7 points 8-9 points 10 points
Clear and
Professional
Writing and APA
Format
The slides have
errors that impede
professional
presentation; APA
guidelines are not
followed.
The slides exhibit a
basic use of
grammatical
elements and APA
citation methods.
The slides exhibit
skilled use of
grammatical
elements and APA
citation methods.
The slides exhibit
skilled use of
grammatical elements
and APA citation
methods.
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Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Wednesday of Unit 8 Points: 100
Overview:
Throughout the course, you have been working on a criminal theories course project.
Reflecting on your experience, feedback received, and your exploration of ideas leading
to the submission of your research project, you will conclude your course experience
with an 8-10 minute PowerPoint presentation.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation based on your course
project. Your PowerPoint must include:
• You will add voice narration to your slide deck.
o At least one minute of talking points for each content-related slide.
• Minimum of 10 slides in total.
o Title slide
o Content (8 slides)
o Reference slide
• Speaker’s notes on each slide to guide your presentation.
• Don’t overload your slides
