9 Final Course Project Part III.pptx , PART III: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sisay Tamiru
Cohort 2024
Learning Objectives
Assignment Instructions:
- PowerPoint Presentation Project Course Objective:
- Develop effective presentation skills and utilize digital tools to communicate information clearly and persuasively.
- HIP Activity:
- Creating a Comprehensive City Highlight Presentation Activity Title: “Showcasing Your City: A Multimedia Presentation”
- Objective:
- By completing this assignment, students will learn to create a well-organized and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation. They will practice structuring information, using digital tools for multimedia integration, and effectively communicating key points to an audience.
Purpose/Rationale
A renewable assignment is one that has enduring value beyond the initial submission, often involving student contributions that can be shared, adapted, or reused by others in a meaningful way. Here’s how this assignment can be transformed into a renewable assignment:
Renewable Assignment Characteristics:
- Open Educational Resources (OER): Students’ work (videos, papers, or image-based projects) could be shared publicly under an open license (e.g., Creative Commons). Future students, educators, or researchers can access, adapt, and build upon these resources.
- Example: Students’ research papers or videos could be posted to a class repository or website, contributing to a growing body of knowledge on the topic.
- Collaborative and Iterative: Future students can use the work of previous students as a foundation for their own projects. They might expand on the research, update the findings with more recent data, or improve upon the format and presentation.
- Example: A research paper could evolve over time as new students update it with additional insights or newer case studies, creating a living document.
- Public Engagement and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage students to create projects that address real-world issues and share them with relevant communities or organizations. Their work can then serve as a resource or tool for public use or community engagement.
- Example: A video on environmental sustainability could be shared with local environmental groups, or an infographic from an image-based project could be used in educational campaigns.
- Student Contribution to a Larger Cause: The assignment could be designed so that student outputs contribute to a larger ongoing research project or community service initiative. Students feel empowered knowing that their work is making a tangible impact.
- Example: Research on environmental issues could be added to a database that informs local policy decisions or community actions.
- Benefits of Renewable Assignments: Longevity: The work has a purpose beyond the course, motivating students to produce high-quality, meaningful contributions.
- Community Building: It fosters a sense of collaboration and continuity as students see themselves as part of a larger academic or societal effort.
- Skill Development: Students learn how to engage in open scholarships, collaborate with others, and contribute to public knowledge.
Instructions
Key Steps and Sequencing
- Introduction to Presentation Skills
- Topic Selection
- Research and Content Gathering
- Creating the PowerPoint Presentation
- Presentation and Peer Review
- Reflection and Final Adjustments
Format Requirements
For your assignment, please adhere to the following format requirements based on the type of project:
- Video Assignment:
- Length: 3 to 5 minutes.
- Format: MP4 or MOV format.
- Content: The video should be well-edited, clear in audio and visuals, and include a brief introduction, main content, and conclusion.
- Paper Assignment:
- Length: 5 to 7 pages (excluding title page and references).
- Format: Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, 1-inch margins.
- References: Include at least 3 credible sources cited in APA or MLA format.
- Image-Based Project:
- Number of Images: Minimum of 5, maximum of 10.
- Format: JPEG or PNG.
- Description: Each image should be accompanied by a brief description (2-3 sentences) explaining its relevance to the project topic
Rubric/Criteria
Assessment Criteria: for the Assignment Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria, using a rubric to ensure clarity and fairness. Each category is assigned a specific point value, which will contribute to your overall grade for the course.
Content & Understanding (40%):
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic.
- Provides accurate and well-researched information.
- Arguments or ideas are clear, logical, and well-supported.
Rubric Scale:
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- Excellent (36-40 points): Clear, thorough understanding; all key points covered with strong support. Good (30-35 points): Good understanding; most key points covered with adequate support.
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- Fair (24-29 points): Partial understanding; some key points missing or poorly supported.
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- Poor (0-23 points): Lacks understanding; key points missing or incorrect.
Organization & Structure (20%):
- Well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Ideas flow logically and coherently. o Adheres to assignment format requirements.
Rubric Scale:
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- Excellent (18-20 points): Well-structured; logical flow throughout.
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- Good (15-17 points): Generally organized, minor lapses in flow.
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- Fair (12-14 points): Some disorganization or lack of coherence.
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- Poor (0-11 points): Lacks structure; ideas disjointed.
Creativity & Originality (15%)
- Demonstrates originality and creativity in presentation.
- Engages the audience or reader effectively.
Rubric Scale:
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- Excellent (14-15 points): Highly creative and original; engages fully.
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- Good (12-13 points): Some creativity; generally engaging.
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- Fair (9-11 points): Limited creativity; somewhat engaging.
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- Poor (0-8 points): Lacks creativity and engagement.
Technical Quality & Presentation (15%):
- Technical aspects (e.g., video editing, paper formatting, image quality) are high quality.
- Adheres to guidelines for length, format, and submission requirements.
Rubric Scale:
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- Excellent (14-15 points): High-quality technical work; fully adheres to guidelines.
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- Good (12-13 points): Minor technical issues; mostly adheres to guidelines.
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- Fair (9-11 points): Noticeable technical issues; some guidelines not followed.
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- Poor (0-8 points): Poor technical quality; does not follow guidelines.
Grammar, Spelling, and Mechanics (10%)
- Free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Rubric Scale:
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- Excellent (9-10 points): Virtually no errors.
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- Good (7-8 points): A few minor errors.
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- Fair (5-6 points): Some errors that affect clarity.
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- Poor (0-4 points): Frequent errors; difficult to understand.
