(560) Presentation Team

Description
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia
presentation.

Eligibility
Any secondary division student member may enter this team event. A team will consist of 2-4 members.
A member may not participate in more than one of the following events in the same year: Presentation
Team and Prepared Speech. A previously used presentation may not be used.

Topic
Imagine your team is tasked with delivering a presentation on a topic shaping our world: Artificial
Intelligence (AI). Your mission? Craft a 7-10-minute presentation exploring AI's impact on society. As a
team, you will need to conduct thorough research to uncover real-world examples and statistics that
illustrate how AI is transforming industries, reshaping labor markets, and raising important ethical
questions.

Points to consider include but are not limited to:

• Impact of AI on job markets
• Ethical considerations of AI algorithms
• Privacy concerns related to AI technology
• Societal changes resulting from increased automation

Teams who do not submit an entry that follows this topic will be disqualified.

Team must supply

Presentation device and software
External speakers (optional)
Projection system (optional)
Props (optional)
No Internet access will be provided on-site at NLC; however, teams may provide their own access to be
used only for their presentation to the judges.
Teams must bring all supporting devices (e.g., extension cords, power supply, etc.)
Carry-in and setup of equipment must be done solely by the team and must take place within the time
allotted

Business Professionals of America assumes no responsibility for hardware/software provided by the team.
Props or visual aids are allowed in this competition. No equipment, supplies, or materials other than those
specified for an event will be allowed in the testing area. No previous Business Professionals of America tests
and/or sample tests or facsimiles thereof (handwritten, photocopied, or keyed) may be taken into the testing
area. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.

Competencies
• Evaluate and delegate responsibilities needed to perform required tasks
• Demonstrate effective teamwork skills needed to function in a business setting
• Apply technical skills to create a multimedia presentation which will enhance the oral presentation

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• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills
• Secure facts and data from multiple sources, emphasizing research skills

Specifications
• The team shall design a computer-generated multimedia presentation on the assigned topic.
• The team is to make effective use of current multimedia technology in the presentation (e.g., sound,
movement, digital video, etc.).
• The presentation should use space, color, and text as design factors.
• The use of graphics, including charts, is to be a part of the presentation.
• The length of setup will be no more than three (3) minutes.
• The length of the presentation will be no less than seven (7) minutes and no more than ten (10)
minutes, followed by no more than five (5) minutes of judges’ questions.
• One (1) copy of the signed Release Form(s) and Works Cited must be submitted at the time of the
presentation at NLC at both the Preliminary and Final Competition.
• All members of the team must participate in the “live” presentation.
• All team members must participate to be ranked.
• All team members may confer on the questions and are encouraged to share in the responses.
• Format of Works Cited must be according to Style & Reference Manual.
• If the Business Professional of America logo is used, graphic materials must follow the organization’s
Graphic Standards and make proper use of the logo and/or organization’s name. (Refer to the
Graphic Standards in the Style & Reference Manual.)
• The team is responsible for securing a signed Release Form from any individual whose name,
photograph, and/or other information is included in the presentation.
• It is the policy of Business Professionals of America to comply with state and federal copyright law.
Federal law pertaining to copyright, as contained within the United States Code, is available at
https://www.copyright.gov/title17/title17.pdf. The Style & Reference Manual contains guidelines for
Copyright and Fair Use. Participant(s) will be disqualified for violations of the guidelines.
• Business Professionals of America grants permission for the use of the copyrighted logo and tagline.
• All materials (props, displays, samples, gifts, etc.), other than the required submission, may not be
left with judges.

Method of evaluation
Judge’s Scoring Rubric

Length of event:
No more than three (3) minutes setup
No less than seven (7) and no more than ten (10) minutes oral presentation
No more than five (5) minutes judges’ questions
Finals may be included at state and national levels

Entries
Each state is allowed three (3) entries

Judges’ comments will be returned digitally through the online judging system at the national level.
Materials submitted for competition cannot be returned.

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 (560) Presentation Team
Judge Number Team Number ____________

Presentation Scoring Rubric

Required Elements
(If any questions below are checked NO, stop scoring and assign a TOTAL score of 0)
Team followed topic ☐Y|☐N
Team followed Copyright and/or Fair Use Guidelines ☐Y|☐N
If no to either question, please stop scoring and provide a brief reason for the disqualification:

Below
Items to Evaluate Average Average Good Excellent Points Awarded
Opening and summary 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Objectives to be achieved are stated 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Stage presence and delivery 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

General content 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Participation by all team members 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Typography (typeface, size, & color) 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Functional graphics contribute to the
1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20
progression of the idea
Charts and graphs used effectively 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Effective use of color and space 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Effective use of multimedia technology 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Development of stated theme 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

Answers to judges’ questions 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

All Points or none are awarded per item below
Setup lasted no more than three (3) minutes 5

Presentation lasted no less than seven (7) and no more than ten (10) minutes 5
Documentation submitted at time of check-in: One (1) copy of Works Cited
and signed Release Forms at time of presentation. Must have copies for both 10
preliminaries and final
Works Cited formatted according to the Style & Reference Manual 10
At least two original team members in attendance at time of presentation 10
TOTAL PRESENTATION POINTS (280 points maximum)
Props and/or additional items shall not be used as a basis for scoring.
TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS =280 | PRESENTATION WILL BE STOPPED AT TEN (10) MINUTES

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