Saint Mary’s University

School of Health and Natural Sciences

Center for Natural Sciences

SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS REPORT

Presentation Guide

Guide:
1. Choose 1 specific issue in STS (nanotechnology, GMO’s, cloning, climate change and others)
2. Research on the notable points about the topic. Cite your references using APA format.
3. Be guided with the following questions:
Introduction:
a. What is the specific issue all about? Present a brief history or origin.
b. Who are the prominent scientists behind the development of this issue?
Body:
c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this issue on our society?
d. Give specific examples or recent situations about the issue.
e. What is the stand of the global community on this issue?
Conclusion:
f. What are the recent developments on this issue? How will this issue affect the future?
g. What is your position on this issue?
h. Give your overall insight or critique on this issue.

4. The presentation should not exceed 30-minutes. You can use any presentation platform in
reporting.
5. Please be guided with the rubric below for scoring.

Total
Points
Category Scoring Criteria Score

The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic. 5

Organization Information is presented in a logical sequence. 5

(15 points) Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of 5

references.

Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, 5

and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for 5
the target audience.
Presentation contains accurate information. 5
Content
Material included is relevant to the overall message. 10
(45 points)
Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made 10
reflect well their relative importance.
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation. 10
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Reporter maintains good eye contact with the audience and is 5

appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).

Reporter uses a clear, audible voice. 5

Presentation Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not 5
distracting.
(30 points)
Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits. 5

Information was well communicated. 10

Leader’s rating The member contributed to the crafting of the presentation 10

(10 points)

Score Total Points 100