Multimedia Presentation: Student Guide

Purpose:

Create a presentation that effectively responds to a prompt.

Summary: In this assignment, you will research different perspectives on an issue of your choice.

You will use what you learned in this unit to make an informed decision on an issue, and then present your position in the form of a multimedia presentation.

Assignment Instructions:

Step 1: Review your prompt carefully.

a) Consider the requirements you must meet.

b) Think about the choices you have in your response.

Step 2: Consider the required elements of the multimedia presentation.

a) Create your presentation on a computer using presentation or video-editing software.

b) Include digital media, such as images, video, or audio.

c) Use text to convey main ideas when appropriate.

d) Develop a clear claim or thesis to guide your presentation.

e) Have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

f) Present supporting evidence while conveying your perspective clearly.

g) Include a works cited page or a bibliography of all sources you used, including websites, textbooks, and other materials.

h) Ensure that your presentation is neat, easy to follow, and visually appealing.

Step 3: Think about these steps for creating a successful presentation.

a) Plan: Outline your presentation before you begin. Establish the order in which you will present your information and the media you are going to include.

b) Draft: Create a rough draft of your presentation.

c) Revise: Review your work, correct mistakes, and make improvements.

Step 4: Evaluate your presentation using this checklist.

When you can answer “yes” to all of the questions, you are ready to submit your presentation.

Step 5: Revise and submit your presentation.

a) If you were unable to answer “yes” to all of the questions on the checklist, revise and save your presentation before submitting it.

b) When you have completed your presentation, return to the Virtual Classroom and use the “Add Files” option to locate and submit your assignment.

Ask your teacher for assistance if necessary.