Social Studies Research Project

GuidelinesSpring 2014

Topics:O World Geography: International Food

FestivalO World History: Major Civilization/Time

periodO Junior High United States History:

Biographies of Christian LeadersO Louisiana History: Louisiana FestivalsO Civics: Supreme Court Cases

References:O 8-10 slides (including Title & Reference

slide)O A minimum of 2 VALID sources will be

used.O In-text Citation WILL be used on ALL

information gatheredO One citation per slide is sufficient if all

information from that slide came from the same source

O You must also give credit to any site/source that you take a picture from!

ReferencesO References will be listed and cited

accurately using MLA format for all sources/images used in the presentation.

O Reference slide and citations will be in MLA format.

Requirements:O Microsoft PowerPointO Accuracy and relevance of

information will be consideredO Spelling and Grammar will be

checked.O Background and text should

compliment each other; easy to read, consistent throughout the presentation.

Requirements:O All information is presented in a logical order

and keeps the interest of the target audience. All slides have a natural flow and look smooth when presented. Each slide is clear and purposeful. All content is accurate and there are no factual errors.

O Slide structure and presentation is varied and engages the target audience. Vivid pictures and vocabulary captures the audience and is placed in an accurate natural order. Graphics are appropriate and relate to content; transitions are consistent throughout the presentation

Neatness & Originality

OThe presentation should show considerable originality and inventiveness. The content should be presented in an interesting way.

OThe presentation should be well thought out and professional looking in quality and information presented.