There are many occasions when you will be required to speak in public: during your studies at university, in your workplace and even in social situations. In this essay you will explore the preparation and delivery of oral reports and presentations.
Discuss the following aspects in your essay:
• The impact of Microsoft PowerPoint on presentations in general. What are some consequences of PowerPoint’s popularity? Are there any (better) alternatives?
• Scientific presentations – their preparation and delivery. Consider, for example, a presentation on global warming.
• Multiple Intelligences -how can presentations be developed based on Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences?
Prepare a 2500 word essay (not including references). The assignment is to be completed individually. This is NOT a group assignment. Please refer marking criteria for more detailed breakdown of marks.
Tasks Due Weight
1) Draw up a timetable that identifies the various stages of development in the writing of your essay and allows sufficient time for each stage. This time table should include activities in each week. Week 4 during tutorial 1%
2) Research the topic using books, journals and reputable websites. As a minimum, your research should include at least three (3) books (may be online books), at least three (3) journal articles (may be online journal articles) and at least three (3) internet sites (general websites except Wikipedia), total of 9 sources, all of which are used to provide you with the background for your essay.
Week 4 during tutorial 1%
3) Write annotated bibliography for all 9 sources. Week 5 during tutorial 2%
4) Produce a detailed concept map showing as much as you can find out about the topic. (Archee, Gurney &Mohan, 2013, p.371)
Week 5 during tutorial 2%
5) Draft essay using strategies 4Ps, 5Ws and 1H (Archee et. al., 2013, p. 300). Week 6 during tutorial 2%
6) Produce a detailed essay outline. (Archee et. al., 2013, p.372) Week 6 during tutorial 2%
7) Final Essay Week 7 (Refer course description) 5%
provide a balanced view of the issues discussed. Presentation of your Essay.