Students will be teamed (teams of three) for a class
presentation. The presentation will
discuss special issues about a class topic.
Students will be assigned to a subject area based upon their selections
and scheduling. They must then meet and determine their specific topic. Each team will be given 30 minutes to present. Each person is expected to speak for
approximately 10 minutes.
Presentation content must be approved by the instructor at
least one week prior to the presentation date. The presentations
may be made in conjunction with a scheduled lecture or on the dates noted in
our syllabus.
Presentations are required to include
- Powerpoint
slide presentation format (unless otherwise approved )
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Definitions/explanation
of topic (in general)
-
Specific examples
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Other information
deemed appropriate in joint session with the instructor
At the start of the presentation, each team member must individually turn in the following paperwork:
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Copies of Powerpoint
slides and other presentation materials
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Notes about
presentation content
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Copies of handouts given
to class
-Sources/references
list* (worth 5 points towards presentation grade)
*Information
used in presentation must be backed by at
least five reputable hard copy sources (e.g., ComputerWorld
magazine, Newsweek magazine, Datamation magazine, published
books, etc.) and at least two reputable internet sources (e.g., use
official web sites of well known, reputable companies).
Your presentation will be graded on
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effort
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teamwork as well as
individual effort
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quality of
information
-
understanding of the
material
-
completeness and flow
of presentation
-
etc.
