Description
Students are expected research a current event topic that is relevant within the past 5 years and present it to the class. Topics must follow the requirements below and grading will be based on the rubrics. Presentation is worth 30 points and annotated bibliography is worth 20 points.
Helpful hints:
- Students will create a research strategy in order to locate and access needed information. Topics that are found on less-than-credible sources should have references within the article to support the topic. If no references are found in the article, a search for credible sources should be done and annotated as well. If multiple sources are used to confirm the validity of the topic, annotations should be written for each source. Please don’t let this discourage you from topics. Annotations are quick to write.
- Use the attached rubric to guide you.
- Annotated Bibliography Worksheet.docx
From Syllabus:
Current Event – Create a presentation to be shown in class, which highlights a current event in your field of interest. A one to two paragraph written annotated bibliography about the article should also be provided the day of the presentation. An acceptable presentation must include a PowerPoint, Google Slides, or other similar type of visual aid, or a prerecorded video created by you, and played in class. A prerecorded video can only be chosen twice for the current events. You must present in person for at least one of them. Please see the rubrics for a grading matrix. No late assignments will be accepted unless previously discussed with the instructor.
Cultural or Economic Diversity – The current event should allow the audience to contrast the difference between their life and the one you are presenting. Topics of the current event should follow your personal interests in the EHS field and highlights the environmental or safety and health impacts anywhere in the world influenced by one of the categories below.
- cultures,
- poverty or affluence,
- races,
- religions,
- gender,
- sexuality
Rubric
Current Event Presentation and Annotated Bibliography Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVISUAL AIDUse of a visual should be formatted using digital media. Use of other types of supporting visual aids are allowed. Videos not made by you, should be used very sparingly and should be appropriate for class. |
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8.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATIONInformation is organized in to clear sections with an introduction, body and conclusion. Conclusion wraps up topic and reinforces key points. |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurposePurpose of the presentation is clear with enthusiasm about the topic. Understanding presenter’s intentions, developing a broad audience understanding and creating subject credibility within the topic. |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDELIVERYPresents with confidence, holding eye contact with audience, seems well rehearsed. Use of volume and inflection to maintain interest. Emphasizes key points and is generally engaging. |
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8.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Fluency of AnnotationsAnnotations should be thoughtful and developed to drive the idea behind use of the source. Complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar use. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCREDIBILITYCan the source(s) be considered reliable and trustworthy? |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting of Annotative BibliographyCitations are formatted in APA format with proper page layout, font size and font type. |
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5.0 pts |
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Total Points: 50.0 |
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