PowerPoint assignment - due in 36 hours
PRESENTATIONS
1. Pick a topic from one of the chapters we cover in the textbook. Examples of topics include but are not limited to climate change, Pluto’s planetary status, gravitational waves, pseudoscience with examples or how to spot it, the laws of motion or thermodynamics, forms of energy or how they’re being developed, and dark matter. Feel free to reach out to me with your topic to get feedback and guidance.
2. Read about the topic you picked in your text book to become more familiar with it.
3. Find two more references: books, periodicals, or Internet articles that have information about the topic you have chosen. One reference must come from the BPCC library. Instructions on how to access the BPCC library online are below.
4. Make a PowerPoint presentation covering the specified information. The presentation must cover: the background of the topic, a description of the topic, current developments, & any other relevant or important information. Your presentation needs to add to the knowledge everyone learned from the book. Do not simply attempt to teach a section of the book. Go beyond what the book says & dive deeper into the topic.
5. Include a reference slide. Make sure you point out with source came from the BPCC library!
· Book: Author’s last name, first initial. (Year published). Title of Book. City Published: Publishing Company.
Example: Phelan, S. (1999). Phlebotomy techniques. Chicago: ASCP.
· Periodical: Author’s last name, first initial. (Year published). Title of Article. Periodical name. Number of edition(Number of periodicals in the edition), Pages of the article.
Example: Mooney, B. (2000). Staffing problems top concerns plaguing phlebotomy supervisors. Advance 12(7), 14-17.
· Internet: provide the website & address, for example:
NASA – https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-black-hole-k4.html
6. Record your presentation. You can do this on a webcam, your phone, or any other visual recording device. Your presentation must be between 3-5 minutes long to receive full credit. You must also show an official photo ID to prove your identity at the beginning of your video. Your ID must be easily viewed in the video. You may use your fingers or something else to cover your address, weight, or any other information you do not want seen. However, your name and the picture must be clear.
7. Upload you presentation to Canvas. On Canvas, there is a presentation discussion. You will click on this & upload your video for myself & other students to view.
Presentations will be due by 4/22/20 at midnight.
JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Go to the library’s website & find a journal article that relates to the disease.
1. Go to BPCC’s homepage & hover over “Academic Life”. On the drop down menu, click on “Library/Library Commons”.
1. Next, click “Library online”.
1. Next, select “Databases”.
1. On the drop down menu “Vendors/Providers” select “EBSCO”.
1. Click on “EBSCO” ( not EBSCO - Literary Reference Center”) & log in.
1. Click on “Science & Technology Collection”.
1. Type the name of your topic or some keywords into the box(es) at the top.
1. Under “Limit Your Results”, check “Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals” (this helps eliminate pseudoscience) & “Pdf Full Text”.
1. Your article should have been published within the last 10 years, so adjust your dates accordingly. Your article should also be at least 3 pages long.
1. Click “Search”.
1. Once you are viewing your results, you can narrow them by using the tabs on the left side of the screen.
1. Click on “PDF Full Text” to view the entire article & print it.
When picking journal articles, do not choose articles you do not understand. This will not help you! Most of the articles are technical & the intended audience is scientists in the field. You’ll need to sift through them until you find one that enriches your understanding of your topic. If you can’t find one, choose a different topic (& let me know)!
Presentation Grading Standards
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Criteria |
Max Points |
Awarded |
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1. Topic is relevant to course material |
10 |
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2. Background & Description are adequately provided* |
50 |
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3. Current Information is included* |
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|
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4. Additional relevant information is adequately provided* |
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|
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5. Presentation is at least 3 min. but no longer than 5. |
10 |
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6. Presentation has no spelling or grammar errors |
20 |
|
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7. Copy of all references are present with accurate reference slide |
10 |
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8. Presentation is given clearly, easy to understand & hear, etc. |
10 |
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9. Two other presentations were watched & commented on |
20 |
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Total: |
130 |
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*Points for these sections will vary based on the topic chosen. Some topics will have a larger background or description but little to no current information, whereas another topic may be almost all current information. If you are unsure how to divide your presentation, contact me.