Multimedia Presentations, Sec. 16

As you know, this semester you and two classmates will be responsible for a 10-minute multimedia presentation and a class hand-out. Below is a list of randomly assigned groups. By midnight on Monday, February 5th, one member from your group must email me (@ dhdelao@gmail.com) with your first and second topic preferences. All topics are first come, first serve.

Requirements:

• The work distribution is up to each group, though it should be somewhat equitable
• The presentation must be approximately 10 minutes in length—everyone must present at least part of the time
• There should be approximately 10 slides, including at least one video clip (no more than 2-3 minutes in length)
• You must provide a handout related to or outlining your presentation (23 copies) 
• On the day of your presentation, email both your presentation (or a link) and handout to me at dhdelao@gmail.com.

You may utilize any presentation program you like. 

The best presentations will:

• Have an introductory slide which contextualizes the topic—very important 
• Use words economically 
• Include visually interesting illustrations
• Avoid a heavy use of animation and effects 
• Have a style that complements the subject matter and strikes the appropriate tone
• Engage the class through a conversational style, utilizing questions and/or activities
• Embed a relevant video or audio clip (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud)—ad blockers are also helpful in saving time*
• Conclude with a slide that summarizes the topic—also very important

Remember, this is an opportunity to be very creative, so feel free to have fun with the visual layout of your presentation.

*If you use PowerPoint 2007, here is a quick video explaining how to embed a YouTube clip into your presentation. Remember, embedding clips can save time during a presentation.

Lower scoring presentations might:

• Begin without an introductory slide and/or fail to offer any context upfront
• Be thinly researched
• Allow visuals to overrun their content, or lack a cohesive style
• Fail to engage the class in any meaningful way
• Lack multimedia
• End without a concluding slide

Remember, you are responsible for providing your own laptop.

Groups/Topics/Dates:

1. Sharmaine O., Julianne M., Melanie F. - Understanding Santeria (Week 06: Mo 03/We 05)
2. Sherry N., Samantha F., Keanu H. - Who are the Amish? (Week 07: Mo 10/We 12)
3.  Kelly B., Allison C., Tayyab K. - End Times: International Views on the End of the World (Week 08: Mo 17/We 19)
4. Margaret L., Hong C.,  Tipper T. - What is Karma? (Week 10: We 02)
5. Brittney W., Anthony N., Maaike C. - Who was the Buddha? (Week 11: Mo 07/We 09)
6. Charlotte B., Nick W. - Honor Killings: A Worldwide Crisis (Week 12: Mo 14/We 16)
7. Eddie S., Emilie N., Nancy N. - Mythical Creatures: Thunderbirds, Leviathans, and Faeries (Week 13: Mo 21/We 23)
8. Jennifer N., David N., Breauna P. - Possession: An Historical Overview (Week 14: Mo 28/We 30)
9. Rylan H., Aime H. - A Tragedy in New England: The Salem Witch Trials (Week 15: Mo 05/We 07)

Email me your group's first and second choices from the list below:

1. What is Karma?
2. End Times: International Views on the End of the World
3. Ancient Deities: The Egyptian Gods
4. The Jesuits
5. Understanding Sharia Law
6. Fundamentalism: Christian, Islamic, and Jewish
7. American-Born Faiths: Mormonism, Christian Science, and the Nation of Islam
8. The Passion of Joan of Arc?
9. The Crusades: An Historical Overview
10. Who are the Amish?
11. The Foods of the Bible
12. Four Goddesses: Danu, Isis, Durga and Itzpapalotl
13. The Blessed Mother to All: Mary Around the World
14. A Tragedy in New England: The Salem Witch Trials
15. Possession: An Historical Overview 
16. Understanding Santeria
17. Ancient Deities: The Mayan Gods
18. Who was the Buddha?
19. The Mystery of Bérenger Saunière
20. A Look at Snake Handling
21. Polygamy: A Worldview
22. A Look at von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods?:Unsolved Mysteries of the Past
23. Mythical Creatures: Thunderbirds, Leviathans, and Faeries
24. The Gnostic Gospels: An Overview
25. Honor Killings: A Worldwide Crisis