This assignment is the culmination of your Capstone Project. This is a verbal presentation. No PowerPoint is required, but one can be used if desired. You are expected to dress in the video in a professional manner. The presentation should be 5-10 minutes in length and describe your Capstone Project.
Your audience is your classmates, so prepare the presentation in a manner appropriate for baccalaureate nursing students who already have an associates degree and are in the workforce as Registered Nurses. This assignment will be videotaped and submitted to assigned faculty in Module 8.1
Students will be graded according to the following (MSU General Education Council rubric):
Capstone Presentation Rubric
Directions: 1) Mark assessed level for each Performance Indicator
2) Sum the total for each section (I, II..) in the Score column
3) Add all scores to get Total Score for SLO 1a, then
4) Add the Course Specific Content score to the SLO 1a score to get the Course Specific Total
SLO 1a) Listen and speak effectively in conversational, small group, public and intercultural contexts No Evidence Insufficient
Evidence Sufficient Evidence Overwhelming Evidence Score
I. Content: Introduction
A. Articulated a clear thesis 1 2 3 4
B. Articulated a clear purpose 1 2 3 4
C. Selected an appropriate topic for the audience 1 2 3 4
D. Connected the topic to the audience 1 2 3 4
E. Previewed the main points (goals) to be presented 1 2 3 4
I. Content: Body
A. Body of the presentation was logically organized 1 2 3 4
B. Provided sufficient details to each main point 1 2 3 4
C. Selected appropriate content for the audience 1 2 3 4
I. Content: Conclusion
A. Summarized the thesis/purpose well 1 2 3 4
B. Summarized the main points 1 2 3 4
C. Included a call to action, if appropriate 1 2 3 4
D. Reconnected the topic to the audience 1 2 3 4
II. Speaking
A. Was verbally articulate* throughout 1 2 3 4
B. Used language appropriate to the audience 1 2 3 4
C. Used language appropriate to the occasion 1 2 3 4
D. Varied vocal qualities effectively: Rate 1 2 3 4
E. Varied vocal qualities effectively: Pitch 1 2 3 4
F. Varied vocal qualities effectively: Volume 1 2 3 4
G. Vocalized pauses (um, uh, er, etc.) were not distracting 1 2 3 4
H. Addressed questions adequately 1 2 3 4
III. Delivery
A. Made eye contact with the audience throughout 1 2 3 4
B. Maintained appropriate posture throughout 1 2 3 4
C. Gestures used enhanced the presentation 1 2 3 4
D. Facial expressions and body language conveyed strong enthusiasm & interest 1 2 3 4
E. Delivery medium enhanced the presentation 1 2 3 4
F. Met the time requirements 1 2 3 4
G. Showed clear evidence of planning, obviously rehearsed 1 2 3 4
H. Dressed appropriately 1 2 3 4
Total Score SLO 1a (28 * 4 = 112 possible) 5
IV. Course Specific Content PIs (optional)
A Described the issue/concern/problem identified in the practicum setting 1 2 3 4
B Identified and explained the connection between the issue/concern/problem and a QSEN competency 1 2 3 4
C Explained how the identified QSEN competency could be used to address the issue/concern/problem 1 2 3 4
D Identified nursing implications regarding the issue/concern/problem for practice, education, and research 1 2 3 4
Total Score with Course Specific Content (33 *4 = 132 possible) 5
*articulate: expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively
Evidence (E) Scale Descriptors
