• 24th Avenue NW at hard curve north to Robinson: Focus on 24th Avenue NW north of the wooden sign at the park/green area north of Sooner Bowling.

Grading Criteria:

1. Total points possible: 15 (w/all members receiving the same score)
2. Team written report: (10 points maximum)
   • Quality of grammar and content (use of formal writing rules)
   • Appearance of report (well typed/printed)
   • Quality of maps and graphs (judicious use of colors and/or shades of gray; legible freehand notations)
   • Numbering of pages, double-spaced, ample margins (1.5'[l]; all others 1")
   • Citation of all sources, including interviews and internet data
   • Remember, that illustrations and references cited are in addition to the 3-5 pages of your text.
   • Overall: Does your presentation prove that you examined the shopping center and its impact on the community? Does it tie into other topics that have been covered in the course?
3. Team presentation: (5 points maximum)
   • Is the description and major factors/roles of the shopping center concisely listed?
   • Are maps and diagrams of a professional quality? (No streaking in colors/shades of gray; legible freehand notations)
   • Is the layout reasonable? Are illustrations discussed or at least listed in the poster text?
   • Is the text and/or illustration(s) pasted evenly on the board?
   • Overall: does the poster convince the reader that the team completed fieldwork and related tasks?
4. Purpose of individual papers: to see what each member did and identify those who did not contribute

Miscellaneous Information:

• The commodity exercises graded thus far are above average.
• If you have questions about presentation format of your poster and/or class talk, visit with me Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. I'll be glad to view a sample diagram of your layout and offer suggestions.
• Remember to include a copy of your graphs and maps in your team report as well as poster presentation. It is best to use drawing techniques and/or a computer graphics program to draw your illustrations. However, if you elect to use freehand, use all white paper, straight edges, and write your notations with a ruler to be as consistent as possible.
• Use photographs to supplement your presentation, if possible. If your group is faced with whether to include them in either the poster or team report, place them in the former--given the expense involved. Want an aerial photograph of your area? Make an appointment with the center's management firm and see if they will give you one. If they only have one copy and are willing to allow you to use it, the Dept. of Geography has a scanner that will scan it. The College has a high quality color printer that I have access to print it out. It is not required that you ask for such, given the time frame, but I am willing to help you obtain a scanned image free. By all means, use tact in making such requests.
• A summary remark about the quality of presentations: View this exercise as preparation for a job. Pretend that your team is a consulting firm contracted to study the area assigned and that I am the client. Convince me that your work is of highest quality to receive the highest grade. (Just as you would attend a job interview prepared...)