Students will work in groups of 2-3 students. Working as a group, students will pick a topic based on course outcomes (COs), research that topic for its connection to nursing/health care. Students may pick a topic from the suggested topics list or instructors may choose to assign specific topics to students. Additionally, students may choose a different topic that is relevant to the COs as long as the faculty approves it. Students must get approval for their chosen topic and format from the instructor.

Students will present or submit their project using the format specified by the instructor. Each student must contribute meaningfully to the project and be part of project presentation. The instructor will specify a due date for the project. Additionally, instructors may have additional requirements. Students must check with their instructor regarding the presentation topic, format and any additional requirements. Students are encouraged to start work on this project early in the session.

Group Project (CHEM120)

Group Project (CHEM120)

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship with Nursing

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are well explained and clear.

11 to >8.0 ptsGood
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are explained.

8 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are somewhat explained.

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are not well explained.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisuals

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
Group makes great use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points.

11 to >9.0 ptsGood
Group makes use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points.

9 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Group makes some use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points.

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Imrpovement
Group makes little or no use of visuals. (E.g. PowerPoints slides that are nothing but text).

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnthusiasm and Participation

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
All group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing.

11 to >9.0 ptsGood
Some group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing.

9 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Some group members participate presenting how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing.

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Some group members participate present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing without enthusiasm

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
Chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are woven together well.

11 to >9.0 ptsGood
Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are occasionally woven together well.

9 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are not well connected.

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Most of the chemistry used is incorrect. Chemistry and application are not connected.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
Topic is well supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide).

11 to >9.0 ptsGood
Topic is generally well supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide).

9 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Topic is occasionally supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide).

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Topic is never or rarely supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide).

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

12 to >11.0 ptsExcellent
Information is presented using clear and concise language in an organized manner.

11 to >9.0 ptsGood
In general, information is presented using clear and concise language in an organized manner.

9 to >4.0 ptsAverage
Information is presented in an organized manner but could use improvement in the area of clarity.

4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Information is presented in an unorganized manner and could use improvement in the area of clarity.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

10 ptsExcellent
Presentation is 10-15 minutes in length.

0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Presentation is shorter than 10 minutes or longer than 15 minutes in length.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation of Sources

6 ptsExcellent
All sources are properly cited.

0 ptsNeeds Improvement
One or more resources are NOT properly cited.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar

12 ptsExcellent
No errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.

11 ptsGood
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (1-5 errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

9 ptsAverage
Presentation needs improvement in the areas of organization and clarity OR (6+ errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

4 ptsNeeds Improvement
Presentation needs improvement in the areas of organization and clarity and has 6+ errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation

The project must be presented via voiceover or video presentation and contain ALL group members presenting on the topic.  The presentation should be 10-15 mins in length.  Do not include embedded videos from YouTube, Kahn Academy, TikTok, or other sources as these will not count toward the length.

The following link provides a tutorial on how to create a narrated PowerPointLinks to an external site.

Suggested Formats

• PowerPoint or Prezi presentations
• Model based presentation
• Poster presentation
• Creating video to demonstrate/show the topic
• Report in Microsoft Word
• Creating animation to demonstrate/show the topic