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Final Exam Description

Prepare a PowerPoint that includes the following slides:

• Title: Clearly describes the investigation.

• Purpose: Has a clearly defined purpose that reflects the testable question.

• Background information: Gives a concise summary of the background information needed to understand the project. Should consist of, at least, 5 salient points.

• Hypothesis: an if . . . then hypothesis is made, and a rationale is included. The hypothesis is based on the review of the literature.

• Independent variable: clearly identifies the independent variable(s).

• Dependent variable: clearly identifies the dependent variable and how it will be measured.

• Procedure: explicitly stated, easy to follow, includes measurements in metric, exact amounts used, sufficient trials, disposal step

• Materials list: all inclusive, includes measurements in metric, all materials and equipment used is listed

• Reference List: There were at least 5 relevant sources, and at least one was a primary source.

• Next step: give a time frame for experimentation (includes dates, time necessary for each step, etc)

• PowerPoint Presentation: The presentation was well prepared, organized, and visually pleasing.

• Oral Presentation: The presenter was well prepared, poised, articulate, and was able to answer questions successfully. Presentation was no longer than 5-7 minutes.

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- Final Exam Presentation Rubric (Thielsen)