Media Presentations

• a website url, a media recording, or a file upload

Final: Argument Presentation Assignment

40 points possible—extra credit

1. Starting with the key points from your paper, develop a 6-8 screen presentation of your argument. (Contact the instructor if you have accommodations.) 400-500 words
2. The thesis should be present on the first screen after the title screen
3. You should have a title screen with the title and your name and course
4. Use bullets for the key points
5. Key points should be topic sentences and evidence that you feel make the most important points from the paper
6. Use at least four visuals, including charts and images, to add to the visual component of the argument
7. Images and text from sources must be cited in MLA or APA format, including a references page of the sources included in the presentation (NOT references for what is not included in the presentation)

Starting Point: The topic sentences, introduction, and conclusion, are good places to find the core points, and there may be strong evidence in certain paragraphs that you want to include, whereas other points or cases may be too lengthy or minor to include in bullet form.

Do not worry about adding too much in the way of sound and animation, unless you are comfortable with the nuances of Power Point. 

In class sections only: You will speak for 4-6 minutes while showing the presentation; this means that you will explain and elaborate on details bulleted on the screens.

Best Practices:

Avoid too many images on one screen; one or two is appropriate

Make sure that the background is not distracting or difficult to look at; black, red, or busy backgrounds are distracting

Make sure that text and images do not overlap

Make sure that language is edited and in Standard English (academic voice)

Make sure to include parenthetical citations in text, and a references page for the sources used in the presentation