Task 3B – Three Minute Presentation In this task you must present the major findings from the literature review (Task 3A) in a three minute presentation. In doing so you must: - Provide an understanding of the nature and focus of the research undertaken - Provide clear, supported conclusions from the research - Clearly link to Project Management literature - Present professionally, in a well-structured style with demonstrated confidence in knowledge of the subject matter - Also try to engage the audience and convey enthusiasm for the research and its findings Criteria High Distinction (7) (85%+) Distinction (6) (75-84%) Credit (5) (65-74%) Pass (4) (50-64%) Fail (less than 4) (0-49%) Content of the presentation Content discussed is logical, comprehensive, fully researched & linked to the literature. Structure is creatively tailored for the audience, & clearly signposted throughout; adheres to time limits, & material is excellently paced. Content gives good coverage of the topic, is well-researched & follows a logical sequence leading to good conclusions. Structure is well tailored for the audience, with clear signposting; adherence to time limits & well-paced. Adequate coverage of content & research; follows logical sequence leading to sound conclusion. Organised & signposted appropriately for the audience; time limits adhered to; presentation is mainly well-paced. Basic coverage of content with limited research; attempts to follow logical sequence. Some awareness of organisation & signposting for audience; only minor departure from time limits; consideration given to pacing. Inadequate content, that lacks coherence; organisation is not tailored to audience profile. Absence of signposting to guide listeners’ comprehension; presentation is over/under time; pacing is not suitable. Communication style (verbal & non-verbal) Convincing & interesting manner; highly professional communication using business terminology; voice always well-modulated, audible, clear, & convincing; maintains good eye contact; body language appropriate & never distracting; minimum reliance on written notes or memorised scripts. Presentation is convincing & professional, & uses business terminology; vocal delivery consistently audible, clear & well-paced; eye contact & body language do not distract from meaning; there is minimum reliance on written notes or scripts. Mostly persuasive, professional, & uses business terminology; vocal delivery conveys meaning, with minor lapses in audibility, clarity & pace; eye contact adequate; body language did not distract audience; minimum reliance on notes / scripts. Persuasive in places & some use of business terminology; vocal delivery conveys basic meaning but lacks audibility, clarity, or pace; uneven eye contact; body language distracts audience; some overreliance on written notes or memorised scripts. Lacking persuasiveness & professionalism; incorrect use of business terminology; vocal delivery not clear, sufficiently audible, little/no eye contact with audience; distracting body language; over-reliance on written notes & scripts.