The Royal Lotus City

Final Exam Presentation

Power Pitch: 3-Minute Impact Presentation

A brief presentation (3 minutes) where you share your main ideas clearly and powerfully to leave a strong impression.

Weight: 15% (20 points)

Date: March 11, 2025 (two sections combined = Kevin & Aung) and March 13, 2025 (two sections combined= Kadek & Mai-mai)

Time: 9-11 AM and 12-2 PM (Kevin & Aung), 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM (Kadek & Mai-mai)

Sessions: The presentations will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with a toilet break during each session and a lunch break in between.

Required: Attendance and participation as audience member are compulsory for both morning and afternoon sessions.

Rooms: LA 201 (Kevin & Aung, March 11) and LA 305 (Kadek & Mai-mai, March 13)

The purpose of this activity is to help you develop your presentation and public speaking skills. This will give you the opportunity to deliver a persuasive presentation on a topic of your choice, using effective communication techniques and visual aids to support your argument.

Presentation Instructions:

1. Persuasive Topic Selection:

• Choose a persuasive topic that interests you and can be argued in a 3-minute presentation. This topic should be relevant, engaging, and something you are passionate about.
• The primary focus of your presentation will be on the persuasiveness of your argument.
• Your goal is to persuade your audience to agree with your point of view, take action, or consider a new perspective.
• Focus on presenting compelling evidence, logical reasoning, and using effective delivery to engage your audience and strengthen your argument.

Examples of Persuasive Topics and Propositions:

The Benefits of Sustainable Living

• Fact: Sustainable living practices positively impact the environment and society.
• Value: Sustainable living is important for the well-being of future generations.
• Policy: Everyone should adopt more sustainable living habits to reduce environmental harm.

Why Every Student Should Learn Financial Literacy

• Fact: Financial literacy is crucial for managing personal finances effectively after university.
• Value: It is essential for students to learn how to manage money to secure their financial future.
• Policy: Schools should teach financial literacy to help students make informed financial decisions.

The Dangers of Fast Fashion

• Fact: Fast fashion contributes to environmental damage.
• Value: Fast fashion is harmful to the planet.
• Policy: Consumers should reduce their support for fast fashion.

2. Audience Engagement:

• Remember, this is a persuasive presentation, so aim to engage the audience. Make them care about your topic through compelling storytelling, evidence, or strong examples.
• While there is no Q&A, keep in mind that your presentation should spark thought and provoke discussion afterward.

3. Delivery:

• Speak clearly and with enthusiasm. Your energy and confidence will help persuade your audience.
• Ensure good body language (e.g., eye contact, posture) and maintain a positive, approachable tone.
• Avoid filler words such as “um,” “like,” or “you know.”

4. Presentation Length:

• Your presentation must be 3 minutes long. It should be concise, clear, and well-organized.
• Keep in mind that timing is important—practice ahead of time to ensure your presentation is within the time limit.

5. Simplified Structure for the Presentation to Follow:

Greetings

Opener(s)

Topic statement and preview

No presentation agenda

Body (reasons) – There may be either two reasons or a single, well-developed reason with more-detailed elaboration.

Concluding signal and review

Closer(s)

Thanks

No Q&A session

6. Visual Aids:

• You are required to use visual aids (such as slides, images, or videos) to support and enhance your message. These visuals should be relevant, simple, and impactful.
• Visual aids should not overwhelm the audience but should serve as a supplement to your spoken words.

7. Note Cards:

• You may use note cards to help guide your presentation, but you are encouraged to minimize reliance on them. The focus should be on engaging and speaking to the audience, not reading from notes.

8. Consultation and Submission Requirements:

• You are allowed to consult only about the topic, proposition, and possibly the three main reasons used in the body of the presentation. However, the content of the entire script, including grammatical accuracy, is your responsibility to check and ensure.
• Submit your presentation slides or visuals in advance.

9. Feel free to dress up a little bit for the presentation, if you’d like.

Presentation Rubric (10-Point Scale for Each Teacher with the Increment of 0.5)

9-10 – Excellent

Well organized, clear, logical, and persuasive content; confident, engaging delivery (eye contact, voice, body language); high-quality, relevant visuals; strong argument with compelling evidence; perfect timing, highly impactful

7-8 – Good

Organized, mostly clear argument; confident delivery, good eye contact and voice projection; clear visuals, could be more engaging; good argument but lacks full persuasiveness; slightly over/under time, strong overall impact

5-6 – Satisfactory

Basic structure, lacks depth; some hesitation, limited eye contact and weak voice projection; basic visuals with minimal impact; argument present but weak evidence 20-30 seconds over/under time, average impact

3-4 – Needs Improvement

Disorganized, weak argument; low confidence, minimal eye contact, unclear voice; unclear or distracting visuals; minimal evidence, weak persuasion 30-45 seconds over/under time, forgettable impact

1-2 – Unsatisfactory

No clear structure or argument; no confidence, no eye contact, poor voice projection; no visuals or irrelevant visuals; no persuasion, lacks engagement; significantly over/under time, ineffective presentation

Final Tips:

• Practice: Rehearse your presentation several times to improve your delivery, timing, and confidence.
• Be Persuasive: Remember, the goal is to change or reinforce the audience’s perspective. Use emotion, logic, and evidence to persuade.
• Engage the Audience: Keep your audience interested with stories, examples, and visuals that complement your speech.
• Make sure to be in the presentation room on time and fully prepared for your scheduled presentation.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your persuasive presentations!

(10-Point Scale for Each Teacher with the Increment of 0.5)

(10-Point Scale for Each Teacher with the Increment of 0.5)

9-10 – Excellent: Well organized, clear, logical, and persuasive content; confident, engaging delivery (eye contact, voice, body language); high-quality, relevant visuals; strong argument with compelling evidence; perfect timing, highly impactful.

7-8 – Good: Organized, mostly clear argument; confident delivery, good eye contact and voice projection; clear visuals, could be more engaging; good argument but lacks full persuasiveness; slightly over/under time, strong overall impact.

5-6 – Satisfactory: Basic structure, lacks depth; some hesitation, limited eye contact, and weak voice projection; basic visuals with minimal impact; argument present but weak evidence; 20-30 seconds over/under time, average impact.

3-4 – Needs Improvement: Disorganized, weak argument; low confidence, minimal eye contact, unclear voice; unclear or distracting visuals; minimal evidence, weak persuasion; 30-45 seconds over/under time, forgettable impact.

1-2 – Unsatisfactory: No clear structure or argument; no confidence, no eye contact, poor voice projection; no visuals or irrelevant visuals; no persuasion, lacks engagement; significantly over/under time, ineffective presentation.

A (Excellent: 16-20 points)

Description: Outstanding performance. The presentation is clear, engaging, and persuasive with a strong, compelling argument. Delivery is confident and charismatic, with excellent use of visual aids and effective time management. The overall impact leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

B+ (Very Good: 15 points)

Description: A strong presentation with a clear structure and well-supported arguments. The delivery is confident and engaging, but may lack some dynamic elements. Visual aids are effective and enhance the message. The presentation is well-timed, and the overall impact is positive, though not entirely memorable.

B (Good: 14 points)

Description: A solid presentation with a good argument and decent delivery. Some areas of improvement in clarity, engagement, or use of visual aids, but still effective overall. Time management is mostly good, and the presentation makes a satisfactory impact on the audience.

C+ (Satisfactory: 13 points)

Description: The presentation is acceptable but lacks depth or a strong persuasive element. The delivery shows some nervousness or hesitation, and visuals may not fully support the message. The presentation may slightly overrun or underrun in time, and the overall impact is moderate.

C (Fair: 12 points)

Description: The presentation is basic with clear but weak arguments. Delivery lacks confidence, and there are noticeable issues with engagement, body language, or voice projection. Visuals are minimal or somewhat irrelevant. Time management could be improved, and the presentation does not leave a strong impact.

D+ (Below Average: 11 points)

Description: The presentation is disorganized, and the argument is weak or underdeveloped. The delivery shows a lack of enthusiasm and confidence, with poor body language and minimal use of visual aids. The time management is off, and the overall impact is forgettable.

D (Poor: 10 points)

Description: A presentation with major issues in structure, argument, or delivery. The visuals are either distracting or poorly designed, and the presenter lacks confidence and engagement. The time management is significantly off, and the presentation does not make an impact on the audience.

F (Failing: 9 points or below)

Description: The presentation fails to meet basic expectations. There is no clear structure or argument, and the delivery is lacking in all areas. Visual aids, if used, are irrelevant or nonexistent. Time management is severely off, and the overall presentation does not engage or leave an impact.