Assignment N: 4 work Assignment 3a: Field Guide

Assignment N: 4 work Assignment 3a: Field Guide
Due Saturday by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload
Learning Objectives Covered
CO2: Compose a presentation using classification as a pattern of development
CO4: Credit sources used in a presentation
Prompt
Create a “field guide” for a topic for which you are an aficionado, but others may not realize is nuanced. Using classification as an organizational pattern, break the subject down into categories and subcategories to explain the similarities and differences. The purpose of this project is to explain the characteristics and traits that distinguish each category while allowing all the categories to still serve as part of a whole.
Field Guide Examples:
-350 Types of Zombies, Explained (Links to an external site.)
-Drone Survival Guide (Links to an external site.)
-Seven Kinds of Humor and What They Mean (Links to an external site.)
Requirements:
– 15 or more slides + title slide and references slide (include APA-formatted citations for any resources you use)
– Don’t crowd slides with too much text. Avoid using whole sentences and paragraphs on the slides (10-20-30 rule)
– For each slide other than the title and reference slides, provide author notes (note page which is below the slide and is used to add information/define bullet points on slide – Required). Each slide should have a minimum of one well-developed paragraph in notes page (author notes), explaining the slide elements. Grammar and spelling count!
– Have fun with this project! It is your opportunity to guide others to one of your interests in a creative manner.
Assignment Submission
Upload your PowerPoint document.
Assignment Requirements Based on the Course Level
What is your course level? i.e. CIS266 – has 266 number code, that means level 200.
Assignment Type \ Course Level 100 200
Research Paper (text) Minimum
500 words 500 to 750 words
Number of APA Citations 1 2
Essay or Written Answers (text) Minimum
500 500
Number of APA Citations vary vary
Presentation(notes, text and slides with graphics) Minimum
10 slides 12
PPT number of APA citations and/or Author notes Author notes
APA Help
Please, review APA style formatting requirements for APA Academic Papers.APA Examples and Formatting Rules. Please, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Due by Day Time. (PST) , Week 3
NOTE: Work submitted LATE may or may not be graded – as per your course instructor’s policy
Rubric
Slide Presentation Rubric
Slide Presentation Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
Graphical and textual elements appropriately meet the assignment guidelines.
70 pts
Strong Work: The presentation meets the information requirements of the assignment and is presented in a logical sequence/structure. The slide content and annotations reflect understanding and effective summarization. Slides are uncrowded with text: bullet points are used with limited talking points. Slide notes elaborate on talking points. Presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors.
50 pts
Proficient: Most assignment requirements are met in a fairly logical sequence. Slide content and annotations reflect fair understanding and effective summarization. Lengthy sentences crowd some slides. Minimal spelling and grammatical errors. Methods to improve score: Carefully review the information requirements outlined in the assignment instructions and use them as a checklist of what to include in your presentation. Review PowerPoint best practices (eg. https://guykawasaki.com/the_102030_rule/). Revise your work to improve accuracy.
30 pts
mprovement Needed: Presentation does meet the assignment requirements and lacks a logical structure. Paragraphs crowd slides. Presentation contains distracting spelling and grammatical errors. Methods to improve score: Be sure to monitor the instructions of the assignment. Use only bullet points for main ideas on your slides, and use the notes section for any lengthy explanations of main points. Review PowerPoint best practices (eg. https://guykawasaki.com/the_102030_rule/). Allow time for revising and editing activities before submitting your final presentation
0 pts
No Marks
70 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign
30 pts
Strong Work: The presentation displays elements of effective design. Fonts, colors, backgrounds are appropriate for the assignment topic and for the intended audience. Animations, sounds, and other multimedia are used wisely, if at all; they do not distract from the content. Text is clear and easy to read.
20 pts
Proficient: Most design elements are effective. Some fonts, colors, or backgrounds interfere with the readability of the slides. Design elements do not always match the assigned topic. Methods to improve score: Carefully proofread your presentation using the Slide Show, Play from Start feature to preview your presentation. Make sure each graphical element is aligned with the assignment topic or is explained. Use fonts no smaller than 30 pts in size.
10 pts
Improvement Needed: Design elements distract from content. Slides are difficult to read. Methods to improve score: Carefully proofread your presentation using the Slide Show, Play from Start feature to preview your presentation. Make sure each graphical element is aligned with the assignment topic or is explained. Use fonts no smaller than 30 pts in size.
0 pts
No Marks
30 pts