{"id":3452,"date":"2025-07-24T10:25:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/?page_id=3452"},"modified":"2026-01-11T09:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T14:01:15","slug":"project-phase-3-proposal-and-presentation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/project-phase-3-proposal-and-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Phase 3: Proposal and Presentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updates 1\/11\/26<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Timeline: Weeks 9-12<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>AI Support: <\/strong><\/strong><a style=\"font-size: 1rem\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1G7lC-aEq_quIOWYPoGVjwyjAJllg2MDhAYkjOu7NmHE\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Worksheet 3: Proposal Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deliverable: <\/strong>TPG proposal + Budget<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deliverable:<\/strong> AI Worksheet 3 completed<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Deliverable:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"> Presentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Back to Main <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/project\/\">Project Page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Phase 3<\/strong> transforms your research into a compelling proposal for funded undergraduate research. You&#8217;ll write a professional grant proposal with a budget and present your project to the class, demonstrating both your expertise and communication skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formatting<\/strong> and other information on <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/project\/\">Main Project Page<\/a> under <strong>Essential Information<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>TPG Draft <\/strong>(pre-AI)\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name it:<\/strong> &#8220;TPG Draft &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Due<\/strong><\/span> Friday, April 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPG Proposal <\/strong>(AI enhanced)\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name it: <\/strong>&#8220;TPG Proposal &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Due<\/strong><\/span> Friday, April 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Worksheet 3<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Name it: &#8220;AI Worksheet 3 &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Due<\/span><\/strong> Friday, April 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presentation slides<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name them:<\/strong> &#8220;TPG Presentation &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Due:<\/strong><\/span> date of presentation (see <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/schedule-content\/\">schedule<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Part A: TPG Proposal<\/h2>\n<p><strong>You are not required to submit this proposal nor pursue the topic beyond this course &#8211; unless you want to.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">There are two different OWU TPG grant programs:<\/a><\/strong> The OWU Connection Grant (up to $4000) and the Theory into Practice Grant (more than $4000).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/#:~:text=***NEW%20%2D%20OWU%20Connection%20Grant,go%20to%20OWU%20Connection%20Grant\">web page<\/a> for actual deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>For a real TPG: set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/merrickmentors\/iocp-mentor-meeting?month=2024-09\"><strong>appointment<\/strong><\/a> with a student mentor or stop by the IOCP office in Slocum 311 between 9-4, M-F.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this course, we will follow the format of the <strong>TPG grant<\/strong> even if your funding request is less than $4000.<\/p>\n<p>You have sufficient work completed to piece together your TPG, including work from your\u00a0<strong>Chapter Review\u00a0<\/strong>(your environmental values), work on your TPG topic, and your sources (and details from the <strong>Annotated Bibliography).<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/get-real\/theory-to-practice-grants\/guidelines-instructions-for-submission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Main TPG Page\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/guidelines-instructions-for-submission\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Overview of TPG Format <\/strong>(how to structure your TPG)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/guidelines-instructions-for-submission\/eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/guidelines-instructions-for-submission\/regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Evaluation &amp; Expectations <\/strong>(Rubric, IRB, etc.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/guidelines-instructions-for-submission\/evaluations-of-proposals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Budget Development<\/h3>\n<p>Create a realistic budget that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel costs<\/strong> (mileage, flights, lodging if applicable)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materials and supplies<\/strong> specific to your project<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees<\/strong> for conferences, workshops, or training<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community partnership costs<\/strong> if applicable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation costs<\/strong> (printing, website development, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Personal expenses unrelated to the project<\/li>\n<li>Overly expensive items without clear justification<\/li>\n<li>Vague or generic budget categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Working with Communities<\/h3>\n<p>If your proposal involves working with <strong>Indigenous peoples or other communities,<\/strong> review the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/research-with-indigenous-other-peoples\/\">special guidelines<\/a> and address ethical considerations in your proposal.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Citations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Grant proposals can contain citations if you use a quote or want to refer to a source as an essential foundation for your proposed project. Citing important sources also lends the proposal a sense of academic credibility and professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike academic papers, grant proposals use minimal citations. Include citations when you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Quote directly from a source<\/li>\n<li>Reference specific data or statistics<\/li>\n<li>Cite foundational work that supports your approach<\/li>\n<li>Mention key studies that inform your methodology<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Focus on integrating research insights rather than citing extensively<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Write up a draft of the TPG and save it as <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">&#8220;TPG Draft &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>I want to see what you came up with vs the final version shaped by AI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Then:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>AI Support Available: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1G7lC-aEq_quIOWYPoGVjwyjAJllg2MDhAYkjOu7NmHE\/edit?usp=sharing\">AI Worksheet 3: Proposal Development<\/a> to<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Assess your proposal&#8217;s logical structure and argument flow<\/li>\n<li>Identify potential weaknesses before reviewers see them<\/li>\n<li>Develop compelling language for impact and significance<\/li>\n<li>Refine your timeline and budget based on AI feedback<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate and address reviewer concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AI provides suggestions &#8211; you remain the expert on your project and maintain your authentic voice.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Save the AI-enhanced version of your TPG Proposal as &#8220;TPG Proposal &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Assessment Criteria (TPG Draft and TPG Proposal)<\/h2>\n<p>Your TPG proposal will be evaluated on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Clear, compelling case for why the project matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feasibility:<\/strong> Realistic scope, methods, and timeline for undergraduate work<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Evidence that you have the knowledge and skills needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> Appropriate, well-justified approach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Thoughtful consideration of outcomes and broader significance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective use of AI:<\/strong> Expands on your learning, does not replace it<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Realistic, detailed, well-justified expenses<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing quality:<\/strong> Professional tone, clear organization, error-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Part B: TPG Presentation<\/h2>\n<h3>Presentation Format<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 12 minutes total (10 minutes presenting + 2 minutes Q&amp;A)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Google Slides (&#8220;TPG Presentation &#8211; [Your Name]&#8221;) in your shared class folder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Classmates and instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Presentation Elements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>You may vary the number of slides as needed, but cover this content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slide 1: Title &amp; Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Project title, your name, date<\/li>\n<li>Brief hook to engage audience interest (image, cool example, quick story)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slides 2-3: Project Overview &amp; Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>The problem or issue you&#8217;re addressing<\/li>\n<li>Why this matters (use research from your annotated bibliography)<\/li>\n<li>Your specific focus and research question<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slides 4-5: Project Objectives &amp; Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>What you plan to accomplish<\/li>\n<li>Your approach and methodology<\/li>\n<li>Timeline for major activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slides 6-7: Evaluation &amp; Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>How you&#8217;ll measure success<\/li>\n<li>Expected outcomes and deliverables<\/li>\n<li>Broader significance of your work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slide 8: Personal Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Why this topic matters to you personally<\/li>\n<li>How it connects to your values and career goals<\/li>\n<li>What you hope to learn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slide 9: Budget Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Major budget categories<\/li>\n<li>How funding will be used<\/li>\n<li>Value proposition for investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slide 10: Conclusions &amp; Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Key takeaways<\/li>\n<li>Thank you<\/li>\n<li>Invitation for questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Presentation Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practice out loud<\/strong> at least twice before presenting<\/li>\n<li>Look up how to <strong>pronounce<\/strong> tough words<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time yourself<\/strong> &#8211; 10 minutes goes quickly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare for questions<\/strong> &#8211; anticipate what classmates might ask<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use visuals effectively<\/strong> &#8211; avoid text-heavy slides<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for typos<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tell a story<\/strong> &#8211; connect problem \u2192 approach \u2192 impact<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be enthusiastic<\/strong> &#8211; your passion should come through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Common Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>&#8220;My proposal seems too ambitious&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 Scale back scope; focus on what&#8217;s realistically achievable in timeframe<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have enough to fill 3 pages&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 Develop your methodology and impact sections more fully; add specific details<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;My budget seems too high\/low&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 Research actual costs; justify each expense; discuss in office hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m nervous about presenting&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 Practice multiple times; focus on your passion for the topic; remember classmates want you to succeed<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;My topic seems boring compared to others&#8221;<\/strong> \u2192 Focus on why YOU find it compelling; every environmental issue has significance<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Assessment Criteria (Presentation)<\/h2>\n<p>Assessment form (will be filled out by audience members)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone \" src=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2022\/10\/Envs_110_Pres_Evaluation_dual.png\" width=\"507\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your TPG Presentation will be evaluated on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Show up early and make sure you are ready to present on your presentation day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Content:<\/strong> Comprehensive coverage of project elements<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organization:<\/strong> Logical flow and clear structure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> Clear, engaging delivery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visuals:<\/strong> Effective use of slides to support content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time management:<\/strong> Appropriate pacing within time limit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q&amp;A handling:<\/strong> Thoughtful responses to questions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feedback<\/strong> from fellow students (on form above)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Real TPG Submission<\/h2>\n<p>Remember: You&#8217;re not required to submit this proposal, but you could! Many students do submit their class proposals and receive funding. If you&#8217;re interested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Refine based on feedback<\/strong> from this class<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule a consultation<\/strong> with TPG mentors in the IOCP office (Slocum 311)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review submission deadlines<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/academics\/the-owu-connection\/theory-to-practice-grants\/\">TPG website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider summer or next academic year<\/strong> timing<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your <strong>instructor<\/strong> or other faculty members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/chat\/link-to-phase-4-page\"><strong>Phase 4<\/strong><\/a> you will combine and review all project components, reflect on your learning process and self-assess your work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updates 1\/11\/26 Timeline: Weeks 9-12 AI Support: AI Worksheet 3: Proposal Development Deliverable: TPG proposal + Budget Deliverable: AI Worksheet 3 completed Deliverable: Presentation Back to Main Project Page Overview Phase 3 transforms your research into a compelling proposal for <span class=\"readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/project-phase-3-proposal-and-presentation\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3452","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3452"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3778,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452\/revisions\/3778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/envs110-198-498\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}