Rutgers University Insect Presentation

Case Study PresentationAssignment
World of Insects 11:370:202
Case Study Assignment
• Choose an insect that interests you
• Revise lectures and conduct additional reading
about the insect and an interesting interaction
For example: if you are fascinated by ants you can talk about foraging
behavior or reproduction or them as an invasive pest
• You don’t need to talk about everything, but
everything relevant to your area of focus interest
Presentation Assignment
• Should be approximately 5 PowerPoint slides
• Describe insect and the order it belongs
• Describe the interactions it has with the
environment, to humans, as a pest etc.
• Conclusion/summary
• Do not need to upload slides to canvas
Format
• You can give a live presentation over zoom
or
• You can upload a mp4 prerecorded presentation
• Live presentation time slots available for you to
best schedule your time-zone and routine
• Signup sheet available under assignment section
Signing up for Presenting
• The sign-up sheet is already available
• The times will be spread across several weeks
and various times. All times are in EST
• You need to sign up to present, but do not need
to if you submit a prerecorded presentation
Example Presentation
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Case Study
Example Presentation
oduction:
• The ALB belongs to the coleoptera order
• Large black abdomen with white spots
• Antennae go from top of head down past the
length of the body
• Tends to only be visible during summer months in
certain areas of the country
• Females are shorter and have much shorter
antennae
Example Presentation
Significance:
• Extremely dangerous to many different types of
trees
• Dig into trees and create pencil width holes all over
• NY is threatened by them because of the maple
trees being attacked
• Females try to lay eggs in tree and can kill off a
large hardwood tree in a decade
Example Presentation
Research and Future Studies:
• ALB came over on ships through the wood
• Wood needs to be chemically treated in order to
end this infestation
• Identify areas of infestation and kill off trees before
they spread
• If spotted in tree, send picture to DEC Forest
Health
Questions?
Rubric: Case Study Presentations
World of Insects 11:370:202
80 points
Content:
1. Introduction with pertinent and descriptive background. For full credit student should describe
the insect, its morphology, characteristics and unique biology (10)
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2. Significance of the insect clearly stated with relevance to the student’s field of study or interest.
For full credit the student must determine why the insect is significant culturally, economically,
medically, and/or agriculturally, etc. and should explain their interest in the insect (10)
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3. Information correctly stated including spelling, biology, insect names and classification For full
credit students must ensure correct spelling and accuracy in biology and classification (10)
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Organization:
4. Logical order, minimum redundancy, smooth transition between sections. For full credit, all
information should be relevant to the insect of study and slides should move from introduction to
expand to broader subjects. Final slide should be works cited
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10 (Excellent)
Slides:
5. Legible font size, color contrast, no conflicting backgrounds, text with no grammatical errors, not
excessively wordy For full credit, students should make good use of photos that display the insect
with not too much text
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Delivery:
6. Clear audible speech, minimal script usage, good interaction with zoom audience and enthusiastic
delivery. Students presented information clearly. For full credit, students must have clear audible
features, interaction with audience (camera is not required but it helps with engagement)
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7. Delivery: Effective use of time. For full credit, students should aim to present their talk for 5
minutes and full credit is awarded for between 4 and 6 min.
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8. Overall quality of the presentation. For full credit, students should give a presentation with
passion, enthusiasm and show an appreciation of the insect
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