presentation and a quick paper

Outside Research Outline and Presentation

You will sign up to present on a communication technology, then report that communication technology in a presentation to the class, to be accompanied by a short essay that you will turn in on Brightspace. The purpose of the project is to provide an opportunity for you to read more widely on a topic and apply the course concepts to that technology.

For the speech presentation:

1. A brief history of or description of the technology itself. Depending on your topic, this may require reading anything from journal articles to technical reports. There’s no need to go in-depth into the technical aspects; what we are interested in is what the technology does and the cultural impact.
2. An analysis of the technology from the point of view of this course. For example, how is (or was) this technology perceived from the “Received View?” How would you analyze it from Slack and Wise’s perspective (e.g., articulation and assemblage, political/economic impact, etc.)?
3. Identify who benefits from the technology, and who is left behind. Why do you believe this? What are the larger consequences and benefits to society at large?
4. Your argument should be supported by evidence.
5. You will be responsible for leading a Q&A/Discussion after your presentation. Your classmates might have their own questions, but you will be expected to prepare 3-5 of your own questions to facilitate discussion if needed.

For the short essay:

1. Prepare a paper that is approximately 750 words that is double-spaced. The bulk of your paper should cover items 2&3.
2. Although grammar, spelling, etc. do matter, I care more about content. To a large extent, the paper’s goal is to help you prepare for the video presentation (although it is not a manuscript of your presentation).
3. You will turn the final paper in via Brightspace and be evaluated based on the attached rubric.

General grading (See rubric below):

Video: 100 points
Paper: 50 Points

Individual Research Presentation Rubric

Item

Points Possible

Points earned

Oral Presentation

100

0

Presentation was 10-15 minutes. Scored as: 10 points if appropriate time. -2 points for each minute over/under.

10

Visual Aids were clear, visually appealing, and well-utilized through the presentation

10

Contained well-argued analysis of the technology (e.g., objective 2)

30

Thoroughly explored the larger consequences and benefits to both individuals and society at large (e.g., objective 3)

30

Speaking skills were solid. The speech was clearly rehearsed, minimum of ums/ahs.

5

The presentation was well and clearly structured and high quality.

10

Discussion/Q&A

10

Comments:

Written Report

50

0

Gave examples and outside sources to describe what was being discussed (minimum or 3 cited sources)

5

Grammar, spelling, and mechanics were clear. The paper was clearly proofread.

5

Contained well-argued analysis of the technology (e.g., objective 2)

20

Thoroughly explored the larger consequences and benefits to both individuals and society at large (e.g., objective 3)

15

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