Final+Presentations


 * Final Presentation Assignment **

The goal of this final project is to produce a 15 minute multi-media presentation for the class that is thesis driven. Your thesis must connect to course content in some fashion, must have an educational and socially redeeming quality, and may come from any time period of study. The assignment is designed as an introduction to and practice for next year’s required Senior Seminar course.
 * Purpose: **

I will provide 5 class visits to the library. Each day will have a specific task for you to complete and turn in as part of the overall grade for the project (see the rubric). If you are absent on a library visit day, it will be your responsibility to make up the assignment prior to the next class library visit. You will need to spend additional time outside of class preparing your presentation, similar to preparing outside of class for mini-projects and book reports.
 * Task: **

You will begin by doing general research and then move to a specific topic. From the specific topic research you will develop a focus question that will lead to your thesis statement. The remaining library time will be spent researching for supporting materials.

You will use noodlebib to complete an annotation for 5 of your primary research sources. Requirements will be reviewed in class during one of the five scheduled library visits.

**Length**: The last several days of class will be used for presenting projects. Random lottery selection will determine your presentation date. It is expected that you be in class the day you are scheduled to present or a doctor’s note will be required to avoid incurring the 10% late penalty. Your entire presentation is to be in the 12-15 minute range. You will not be permitted to exceed 20 minutes in length.
 * Audience: **Classmates and teacher

You are to use a variety of high-quality resources (minimum 5). Scholarly journals and databases, articles from popular magazines, credible internet sites, books, and our reference series are all valid resources and should be exhausted during the research phase.
 * Materials **:

=Presentation Aids: = You are to use at least 2 different types of audio-visual materials. These may include a tangible item to be projected or passed around, an audio or video recording linked into a powerpoint, an animoto that accompanies your presentation, a mixbook, a glog, a preapproved movie clip, or a student produced video/film.

You MUST advise me at least one school day in advance of the need for a piece of equipment, especially if you are going to do a power point type presentation. The more notice I have, the more likely it is that I can get the equipment. **Failure to provide adequate notice of your need will have an adverse impact on your grade. It is your responsibility to make sure that my computer has the software you need to run your program and that you know how to make it work.** Additionally, make sure you can access your presentation aid without having to restart my computer!


 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Elements of Final Product: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Printout of digital presentation or copy of final presentation shared with or emailed to me at (ashley_fusarelli@sdst.org).
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Annotated source lists (works cited/consulted).


 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Expectations **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">It is expected that all sources for visual aids will follow copyright policy and be correctly cited on your works page. Your presentation will be rejected if you fail to meet this requirement.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">You will hand in a hard copy of your annotated works pages on the day you present.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Proper business attire is essential to any presentation. When in doubt dress “up” not “down.” The purpose of attire is to look poised, confident, professional, and respectable as an authority figure…neither to draw attention to the clothing nor to have the clothing distract the audience from the presentation itself.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Boys – Sport coat with tie and dress pants, suit and tie, dress shirt, dress socks, and dress shoes. Shirt must be tucked into pants. Belted if pants include belt loops. Attire should be well pressed, not taken out of a plastic bag. No jeans, no tee shirts, no polo shirts, no sneakers, no over or undersized garments. See rubric for penalties.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Girls – Suit or dress with sleeves or skirt & blouse. Skirts and dresses must be of a conservative length (no minis). Blouse must have sleeves and neckline must be non-revealing. Must wear daytime dress shoes with stockings or dress socks. Attire should be well pressed. No jeans, no tee shirts, no sneakers, flip flops, or Uggs. No over or undersized garments. See rubric for penalties.
 * 6) **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Please note **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;"> that the rubric allows for “creative” attire (you wear a poodle skirt and bobby sox with saddle shoes when presenting 1950s music or an appropriate uniform).

=<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Grading Criteria: = <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Projects are evaluated on the basis of historical accuracy, evidence of preparation and creativity, and overall appearance <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Note that sources must be copyright friendly and are due on the day the project is presented and are part of the grading process. **See the rubric below for specifics.**

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Your teachers expect that you have undertaken a true research experience, exploring a variety of resources and developing a thesis based on your research. All images and digital media are to comply with copyright policy & fair use policy. All work is to be completed independently and should conform to the school integrity policy.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Integrity Expectations: **

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