Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Presentation Guidelines


Please make sure you answer all these questions

  1. What is your topic of interest (X)? (e.g., the effect of speed on digital news reporting)
  2. In what way does X relate to digital culture? 
  3. Why should we care about X?
  4. What theory (theories) and academic literature help explain the (a) antecedent and (b) effect of X?
  5. What are some of the positive values of X? 
  6. What are some of the negative values of X?
  7. How can the negative values be improved?
  8. Please use APA style (6th edition) (google “Purdue OWL apa”)
Notes:
  • If you have not already signed up for two presentation slots, please do so ASAP.
  • The written portion of the presentation is due 7 days after your presentation -- please use this opportunity to incorporate suggestions or questions from your peers. 
  • Criteria for the written report: 5-7 double-spaced pages; 8-12 reputable sources

Let me know if you have any questions!


Grading Criteria 

Presentation:

  • Is it engaging?
  • Is it informative (e.g., answered the questions above)?
  • Are the slides well-prepared?
  • How well did you handle the Q&A?
Written report:
  • Quality of literature review
    • 8-12 reputable sources & 5-7 pages
  • Quality of your answers to all the Q's
    • Most likely integrated with the lit review
  • Clarity of your ideas & arguments
  • Quality of your analysis
  • Originality of your contribution
  • Quality of your writing
  • APA style (6th edition) for citation

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