Activity: Evaluate 3 Presentations

ECE 3005

STEP 1: CHOOSE PRESENTATIONS TO EVALUATE

Choose two presentations from this list of outstanding presentations:

1. Christy Holtzapple, “O-Rings in Nuclear Power Plants” (9:29)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd1w1DIC3i0

2. Luke Gustafson, “Can Stem Cells Help the Blood Shortage?” (9:54)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gShwo2xHLmw

3. Ben Russo, “Improving the Audio Quality and Safety of MP3 Players” (9:10)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8AecB-z-g

4. Genevieve Miller, “The Role of the Bioreactor in Breast Cancer Research” (6:48)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDV90qlpm0A

5. Scott Fishbone, “Advocating for Xenon Headlights” (5:58)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApkQWWdA1A

6. Jeff Rayl, “The Future of Solar Power” (8:32) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYarMRa1MLY

7. 2016 3MT Winner, Maria Gibbs, “Dancing Bridges: A Human-Centered Approach to Prevent Flutter
in Footbridges” https://vimeo.com/160787172

8. Nicholas Rajkovich, Pecha Kucha, “How One Man on a 75-Pound Bicycle Took a City’s Temperature”
http://www.pechakucha.org/presentations/how-one-man-on-a-75-pound-bicycle-took-a-citys-
temperature

9. David Gallo, TED Talk, “Underwater Astonishments”, 5:27

https://www.ted.com/talks/david_gallo_shows_underwater_astonishments

Additionally, find one presentation that you feel is an innovative, inspiring presentation.

*Be sure to provide a link or file to this presentation with your assignment submission
STEP 2: REVIEW THE PRESENTATIONS YOU HAVE CHOSEN

Watch the presentations. As you watch each video, pay close attention to three specific aspects.
1. Structure/Organization
• How does the talk begin? What technique does the speaker use to introduce the topic? How does the
speaker connect with the audience?
• How does the speaker handle the “middle” part of the presentation?
• How does the presentation end? What specific technique does each speaker use to conclude the
talk?

2. Delivery
• Eye contact
• Rate of speaking (the speed at which information is spoken) & Voice (volume, inflection, enunciation)
• Gestures (body movement)

3. Slides
• Design and layout
• Use of images, figures, illustrations
• Size of text, font style, use of color Continued

STEP 3: REFLECT AND EVALUATE

Answer the following questions. Submit your answers in a separate document with your assignment
submission.

1. List five similarities these presentations share.

2. List five characteristics of these presentations you plan to incorporate into your presentation.

Using the evaluation rubric provided, complete an evaluation for each presentation. Attach your completed
rubrics as .pdfs to your assignment submission.