Social Problems Presentation Assignment

Social Problems Presentation (Power Point)

Assessment Description

For this assignment, imagine you have been asked to speak at a conference about your selected social problem.

Create a PowerPoint presentation to present all that you have learned about the social problem you selected:

1.  Describe the selected social problem in social context:
   • What elements of society contribute to this problem, and how can it be alleviated?
   • What has perpetuated the problem?
2. Summarize actual solutions to your selected social problem you found in research and compare them to historical solutions.

The PowerPoint presentation should consist of 12-15 slides not including the title slide and slide for APA citations. Images may be included in the presentation,  but be sure to keep all image sizes low for this presentation.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Social problem that we selected is Euthanasia

References (Cite one to five scholarly sources from the GCU Library)

Social Problems Presentation – Rubric

Social problem that we selected is Euthanasia

Selected Social Problem in Social Context

Criteria Description

Describe the selected social problem in social context: What elements of society contribute to this problem, and how can it be alleviated? What has perpetuated the problem?

5. Excellent

84 points

Required number of slides used. Description of the selected social problem in context is given. The elements of society that contribute to the problem, what has perpetuated it, and how it can be alleviated are covered. The content is presented clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other.

Solutions to Selected Social Problem

Criteria Description

Summarize actual solutions to your selected social problem you found in research and compare them to historical solutions.

5. Excellent

28 points

Summary of actual solutions to the social problem is given with outstanding detail and clarity. Comparison to historical solutions is comprehensive and provides much clarity on the subject.

Criteria Description

Layout

5. Excellent

7 points

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

Language Use and Audience Awareness

Criteria Description

Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)

5. Excellent

7 points

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

Mechanics of Writing

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5. Excellent

7 points

Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.

 

Evaluating and Documenting Sources

Criteria Description

Evaluating and Documenting Sources (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and references section listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

7 points

Title slide is complete. References section includes correctly cited sources. Correct citations are included within the body of the presentation.