Assignment: Closer examination of an immigrant group that we did not discuss in class.
Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce to the student a closer appreciation of an immigration today. This can vary but must be approved by the instructor. This assignment will be completed in the form of a power point presentation and must be placed in the drop box designated in Learning Studio. The assignment must adhere to the following specifications. A presentation must be a minimum of eight slides and no more than ten slides. See rubric for details and requirements. IT MUST BE RELAYED THAT SPEAKER’S NOTES WILL BE CRITICAL AND REQUIRED!!!!!!!
You must follow rubric and its specifics to potentially score well. Failure to follow rubric will result in penalties.
Resources Suggested for Assignment
Internet, Text Book, or other relevant sources excluding Wikipedia. (Wikipedia is not considered a viable source and will not be accepted)
Grading Guide:
Presentation Grading Form for Immigration Topic, Due in Week Six
Content and Development
100 Points
Points Earned
X/100
Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The presentation includes:
- A title slide
- An introduction slide
- At least 2 slides on the push/pull factors of the group
- At least 2 slides impact of the group
- A conclusion slide
- A reference slide
- Speaker notes
Maps, images, and video from the Primary Source Investigator and outside sources are used.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Presentation includes visual aids and utilizes elegant graphics.
- Text is limited to approximately five lines, approximately five words per bulleted item.
- Appropriate font sizes are used.
The presentation develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.
The presentation links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical and reviews the major points.
Readability and Style
50 Points
Points Earned
X/50
Additional Comments:
Slide transitions are logical and maintain the flow throughout the presentation.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are clear and concise.
Mechanics
50 Points
Points Earned
X/50
Additional Comments:
The presentation—including tables and graphs, headings, title slide, and reference slide—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference slide.
The presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total
200 Points
Points Earned
X/200
