Critical thinking

Video Argument Presentation

Topic: The Impact of Internet on our daily lives

For this project, you will be applying what you have learned about the art of argumentation and presenting it in a video format. The rubric for the video argument presentation is located in the class syllabus and on this page of Canvas.

I believe in constraints (rubric criteria) and creative freedom (choices). Sounds like a contradiction, but research in the field of creativity has determined that constraints foster deeper creative processes, and choosing how to tackle issues within the constraints is key. With that said and a rubric to follow, I would like to you to have choice in the  type  of video presentation you submit.

Below is a list of ideas and links to draw from in the event you would like to do something a little different than a standard video, or if you do not like being filmed (some of us are very shy).  Keep in mind that you may want to incorporate some of these ideas into your video argument as an additional component to strengthen your argument.

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/02/06/20-video-project-ideas-to-engage-students/ (Links to an external site.)

https://ltlatnd.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/top-15-student-media-creation-projects/ (Links to an external site.)

https://asiasociety.org/education/global-digital-media-project-ideas (Links to an external site.)

Infomercial

Debate

Music Video

Newscast

Public Service Announcement

Commercial

Speech

 

The following links are sample videos that middle and high school students have made. These examples may spark some inspiration as well:

http://blogush.edublogs.org/2015/11/27/57-ideas-for-making-videos-in-your-school/ (Links to an external site.)

 

Suggested Project Outline:

(in no particular order)

1. Decide on a topic

2. Review the grading rubric

3. Research your topic

4. Formulate your working hypothesis or tentative thesis

5. Determine what evidence to use and how will you present it

6. What rhetorical devices will you use?

7. Include tropes and schemes  https://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/documents/Schemes_n_Tropes.pdf (Links to an external site.)

8. Determine type of argument structure you will demonstrate

1. Rogerian (Ch.7)

2. Toulmin (Ch.7)

3. Argument of Fact (Ch. 8)

4. Argument of Definition (Ch. 9)

5. Evaluation (Ch. 10)

6. Causal Argument (Ch. 11)

7. Proposal (Ch.12)

9. Determine the platform for your video argument presentation (see a variety of suggestions below).

· Complete the planning sheet (due Week 7)

· Make your video argument using technology and platform of your choice.

· Upload the video file, or you can upload to Youtube and send the link of your completed presentation.