Your Professional Identity
This is a program to support you explore and develop your own academic and professional identity. At the end, we expect that you will present the class a highly personalized and engaging exploration/experience that showcases your unique perspective and insights in your academic and professional journey. We want to know why you're passionate about the topic you chose and how it connects to your academic and professional goals. You may deliver your presentation using slides, a poster, a live demonstration, or another format of your choice.
Evaluation Criteria
When you're ready, you will be asked to give a presentation on your chosen topic. The following criteria will be used to evaluate your presentation:
- Content (40%): The presentation should demonstrate a deep and professional understanding of the chosen topic, including its relevance to your academic and professional goals. The content should be well-researched, accurate, and insightful.
- Organization (20%): The presentation should have a clear structure, with a logical flow of ideas. It should include an introduction that captures the audience's attention, a body that develops the main points, and a conclusion that summarizes the key takeaways.
- Delivery (20%): The presentation should be delivered confidently and engagingly. This includes maintaining good eye contact, using appropriate body language, and speaking clearly and at an appropriate pace.
- Originality (20%): The presentation should reflect your unique perspective and insights on the chosen topic. It should go beyond simply summarizing existing information and instead offer original analysis or interpretation.
Some of the example ideas for your exploration includes:
- explore a state-of-the-art technology topic that you are passionate about.
- develop a program or project to solve an problem that you feel passionate about.
- share your unique experience in your academic and professional journey.
- share your unique perspective on a topic related to your academic and professional interests.
- any other creative and engaging ideas that you think would be interesting to share with the class.
FAQs
Q: Can I present on a topic that is not directly related to the course content?
A: No, your presentation topic must be related to a concept or topic discussed in this class. It is your burden to justify why it is related.
Q: Can I work with a partner or in a group for this presentation?
A: No, this is an individual assignment. Each student is expected to deliver their own presentation on their chosen topic.
Q: What are some recommended formats for the presentation?
A: You may deliver your presentation using slides, a poster, a live demonstration, or another format of your choice. The key is to effectively communicate your chosen topic and engage your audience.
Q: When will the presentations be scheduled?
A: Presentations may be scheduled during any regular class meeting prior to the final presentation week. We will coordinate scheduling in class to ensure everyone has an opportunity to present.
Q: How long should the presentation be?
A: The presentation should be approximately 5-10 minutes long, followed by a brief Q&A session. This allows you to provide a comprehensive overview of your topic while also engaging with your audience.