Along with the paper, you will create a brief video presentation with PowerPoint slides to go along with the research paper.
Instructions: The Final Paper
The Final Paper should be written in full sentence, paragraph form and include the following information:
APA Citations: Full APA cover page, an abstract, in-text citations, and a final reference list.
Section Headings: You must include these section headings A – E:
Research Question
Create a question regarding the selected topic that will be answered throughout the duration of the project.
The question is designed to give a clear focus to the content of the project. Be careful not to develop a question that is too vague or too specific. A vague question can cause confusion, while a specific question can create limitations.
Example: If the chosen topic is Women should get one year paid maternity leave; the question could be: Should women be given one year paid maternity leave?
Overview of Controversy
An overview of why this topic is considered controversial. Do not include your opinion about your topic.
Example: What makes paid maternity leave controversial?
We have FMLA, why do we need anything else?
Maternity leave is a huge burden to a woman’s employer. Why should the company pay extended absences for workers who are not contributing?
Becoming a mother is a choice, so why should others have to pay for your choice?
But it is unfair to men who have children, or other women in the workplace who choose not to have kids.
Fine, take paid maternity leave, but just know that it is going to increase the wage gap.
Why can’t you leave this to individual companies or states to work out? Why does it have to be mandated?
Arguments For & Arguments Against
A full explanation of the two sides of the controversy. Various outside sources are required. The two arguments may include popular opinion, but also must be based in stated FACTS.
What are the two sides of the argument?
Why do people think what they think?
What facts can be given to support each argument?
Example: If my topic were “Women should get one year paid maternity leave”; I would discuss pros and cons of both sides.
In the News
An explanation on the status of the issue today.
Example: Here you can research current news about your topic. Is there any new legislation? Are there business trends emerging?
My Opinion
A final summary of your personal position on the issue.
Think for yourself. What side of the argument do you personally agree with? Why do you agree with one side (stating facts and opinion) and why do you disagree with the other side (stating facts and opinion)?
Instructions for the Presentation
Create a video presentation with a supporting PowerPoint slide deck related to your research paper. You can use Zoom, Screencast-o-matic or your preferred software program.
You can choose your own slide theme (keep it professional and relevant to your topic).
You will first post your presentation PowerPoint slides in the discussion area for peer review.
Follow the Slide presentation outline below:
Slide 1: Cover Slide
Research Paper Title/Question
Your Name
Slide 2: Why Controversial?
Slide 3 & 4: Differing Sides
One slide for arguments for
One slide for arguments against
Slide 5: Current Events
New legislation
Business trends
In the news?
Slide 6: Your Opinion
On which side do you agree?
Why do you have this opinion?
Slide 7: List of Presentation References
Other assignment notes:
Please feel free to include more slides; this is just a minimum guideline.
You should also include at least two visual aids/graphics in your presentation.
Please follow presentation guidelines in your e-Text Chapter 14.
The recorded presentation should be 5-7 minutes long. Be sure to end with your reference slide.
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