Objective
Conducting an exploratory literature review will help you to read the literature to learn about your problem and define a good research problem. You will present your literature review findings and your research problem to the class. Use this opportunity to refine your research problem through class feedback and discussion. This is to help you to ensure that you are on track for a clear, relevant, and feasible proposal.
- You have 25 minutes including discussion and transition time
- Ensure your slides are clear, concise, and visually engaging
- You will present on 17-Sep or 19-Sep. Reserve your time slot by writing your name on this spreadsheet, first come, first served
- This presentation is not graded, but your presentation and active participation in the discussions contribute to your participation grade.
- Upload your presentation on Canvas before class
Presentation content
Introduction:
- Provide a brief overview of your research topic
- Explain the significance of the topic within your field of study
Research problem:
- Clearly state your research problem
- Discuss how you identified this problem, including any gaps or issues in the existing literature that led you to this focus
Relevance and importance:
- Justify why this research problem is important to study
- Highlight the potential impact of addressing this problem on the field and/or society
Scope and Feasibility:
- Describe the scope of your research problem
- Discuss the feasibility of investigating this problem within the constraints of time, resources, and your current skillset
Questions for feedback:
- Prepare 2-3 specific questions for your classmates and instructor that will help you refine your research problem
Evaluation
The points listed in the evaluation criteria are for informational purposes only as these presentations are not graded. The listed points highlight the importance of each aspect of your work to guide you on where to focus for a strong presentation that covers the learning objectives of this assignment.
- Is exploratory literature review effectively used to define the research problem, and its significance? (65 points)
- Is the topic clearly introduced? (5 points)
- Is the research problem clearly articulated and well-defined? (5 points)
- Does the presentation effectively communicate the significance and potential impact of the research problem? (5 points)
- Is the scope of the research problem appropriate, and is the feasibility of the study well-considered? (5 points)
- Is the presentation clear, well-organized, and delivered effectively? (5 points)
- Are the questions for feedback well-formulated and conducive to helpful discussion? (5 points)
- Does the presentation engage and inform the audience? (5 points)
Download rubric that we be used at class for evalluation.
Feedback
- After your presentation, you will receive feedback from your peers and instructor to help refine your research problem.