powerpoint

Your final project for this class will be in the form of a PowerPoint and oral presentation to take place on March 18,2018. Based on the Human Services needs of your community and your own personal area of interest, create a presentation informing the class of the following:

1. What area of human services you are planning to work in.

2. Why you are choosing this area.

3. Data and research to support the need of this type of service in your community.

4. Deficits or problems you see that need to be fixed within the departments that govern over your selected area

5. Your plan to be the change you want to see….. Your last slide should say. “If I Had a Million Dollars, I would______________.”

Select A Meaningful Topic

Essential Topic Selection Consideration

http://libguides.mjc.edu/c.php?g=255735&p=1706340

· Does it fit the guidelines of the assignment?

· Do I have something to say about this topic? 

· Will I be able to find enough academically appropriate sources on this topic?

Whenever you are given the freedom to do so, select a topic that genuinely interests you, about which you already have something to say.  A personal inventory is a great way to find meaningful topics:

· What are you passionate about? What kinds of activities, interests and beliefs define you as a human being?

· What issues affect you or someone close to you? Physical, psychological, and other personal issues can provide great research topics!

· What societal issues have the most profound effect on your life? Which do you feel strongly about?

· Research as Exploration

· What Are You Trying to Figure Out?

· Research works best when it's tackled with the true spirit of inquiry. What are you ultimately trying to figure out about your topic?  Are you trying to gain an overview of of a brand new topic or understand something familiar with greater depth and clarity? Are you trying to develop a new idea or find the best arguments for or against an existing idea? Are you trying to find a solution to a problem? Approaching research through the lens of inquiry is a great way to keep you motivated.

· You aren't just looking for information, you're looking for ANSWERS!

· Define Your Focus

· Once you identify a strong topic you need to find a manageable focus for your work. Focusing involves clearly defining the specific aspect of the topic you'll explore. Think of formulating a guiding research question that captures the main idea of your research. 

Rubric

Task Description: Students will design a power point presentation where they will identify an area of Human Services they may wish to work in, why they are choosing this field and the outcomes or contributions they hope to achieve.
Criteria		Strong impact 4	Good impact 3	Some Impact 2	Minimal Impact 1
Introduction	20%
Content	20%
Writing Mechanics; Citations	20%
Answers all 5 required questions	20%
Research/ data is accurate and relevant	20%