Overview

For this project, you will be researching an Internet topic, preparing a PowerPoint presentation, and if selected by the instructor, presenting your topic to the class.

Step 1:	Discussion of procedures and topics. You will submit your choices of topics to the instructor
Step 2:	The instructor will assign a topic to you based on preferences of various class members.
Step 3:	Research into your topic. You will use on-line resources, read, possibly experiment
Step 4:	Create a PowerPoint presentation on your topic
Step 5:	Submit your PowerPoint to the instructor
Step 6:	If selected by the instructor, present your topic to the class for extra credit

 

Procedures

The purpose of this project is to get familiar with as much of the Internet and its services as possible. To do this, you'll be offered a selection of topics, and the instructor will assign one to each person in the class.

In order to make sure you get a topic in which you have some interest, you'll indicate first, second, and third choices. If there is a conflict between choices, the instructor will arbitrate.

Ideally, everybody would then present the results of their research to the class. Because of time limitations, we can't do this, so the instructor will select a few of the best, most informative presentations. Those selected will present their PowerPoint to the class for extra credit. In order to be elligible to present to the class, you'll need to submit your PowerPoint to the instructor at least one day before the class.

Topics

Here is the list of topics; indicate your first, second, and third choices:

The instructor will assign you a topic. (Be sure to write it down!)

Find out as much as possible about your topic. Use resources like:

• On-line search engines
• WCC library resources, on-line and on-shelf
• Your experience
• Experimentation - be sure to try the services you write about!

Use Microsoft® PowerPoint to create a presentation. Here are some things to include:

• Title slide that has
  • Name of the topic you've researched
  • Your name, class, and section
• Slide Design appropriate to the topic and your taste
• At least 8 slides with the information you've gathered
• Appropriate images on most of the pages
• A page citing your sources of information
• Total of at least 10 slides, including title, content, and citations

Submit your assignment as instructed.

If you would like to present your research PowerPoint to the class:

1. Submit your presentation at least 24 hours before the class at which it is due
2. As soon as you have submitted the assignment send email to the instructor stating that you would like to present to the class
3. Come to class prepared to present. The instructor will let you know at the beginning of class whether or not your presentation has been selected

Only reports selected by the instructor will be presented to the class

If you have been selected to present your topic to the class for extra credit, you will be informed at the beginning of class on the day the assignment is due.

• Bring your presentation on a portable storage medium:
  • USB drive, or
  • CD
• Plan to take no more than 10 minutes presenting your topic
• Make your talk as interesting and lively as possible!