GI 251             Event Stratigraphy                  Topic Presentation                  Fall
2022


For the topic presentation there should be an overview of the period(s) under discussion that
addresses the nature of the events and how they relate to global correlation, and then a more
in-depth discussion of specific event(s) described in one or two journal articles.  These articles
need to be made available to the class at least 48 hours prior to your presentation.





Assessment will be based on:

Overview of time period events – a good place for this summary is “Geological Time Scale 2020”
edited by Gradstein, Ogg, Schmitz, and Ogg, or the earlier publication “Geologic Time Scale 2012”
edited by Gradstein, Ogg, Schmitz, and Ogg.  This may involve graphics, a handout, or PowerPoint
presentation.



Discussion of notable events or features of an event in this time period.  This may involve
graphics, a handout, or PowerPoint presentation to aid in your discussion.


Assignment of two short or one longer paper for class to read and discuss.


Participation in discussion.





Grade will be based on, but not limited to, this outline, where +/- will reflect ranges within the
grade bin.

A – exceeds expectations

Thorough and insightful explanation of events; clear graphics; presentation reflects in-depth
understanding of events in the period discussed; paper(s) is (are) appropriate and provided on
time; notable participation in discussion.


B – meets expectations

Thorough explanation of events; suitable graphics; presentation reflects understanding of events in
period discussed; paper(s) is (are) suitable and provided on time; participated in discussion.


C – adequate

Complete explanation of events; adequate graphics; presentation of events covers general details;
paper(s) is (are) at least relevant and provided before discussion; minimal participation in
discussion.


D – presentation failed to inform class on the topic in an organized or comprehensive fashion;

some events are discussed; some graphics or presentation prepared; paper(s) topical, but not
necessarily relevant, and not provided on time; no participation in discussion.


F – presentation was not given



Score sheet for each class


Date/Topic/notes

Explanation of Events (0-4)

Graphics (0-4)

Presentation (0-4)

Literature (0-4)

Participation (0-4) – non presenters

Damborský, Štěpán






Dubjelová, Nikoleta






Sotorrio González, Lara






Hykš, Petr






Khoshyar, Masoumeh






Kozáková, Sára