HCA 430

For your presentation, you may choose between the following formats:

1. An APA formatted Final Paper
2. A PowerPoint Presentation.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   
   
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Creating the PowerPoint Presentation

The PowerPoint:

1. Must be 18 to 20 slides, excluding title and reference slides.
2. Must include a title slide with the following:
   
   
   1. Title of presentation
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
4. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
5. Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
6. Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
7. Must be creative, using images and charts. Remember to cite all images taken from an online resource. Creative Commons and Flickr are great websites for open source images.  

For tips on creating an excellent presentation, read the following overview.





Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.