Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
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1. 102-Unit 4 Essay
“Multi-media Presentation:” Presenting Your Research
This creative project will combine visual and verbal modalities to present the research and analysis
you’ve done this semester.
This four-draft process will accumulate in a multi-model/media presentation; a white paper, video blog,
infographic, podcast, etc. PLEASE NO POWERPOINTS. At least 3 pages, no more than 5, of written work
should go into the project. This does not need to adhere to MLA-8 standards.
Mind-Map:
Gather and organize your research into a format of your choosing. This can be an outline, a bubble graph, etc.
This draft is building the verbal structure of your project. It should include an intro and conclusion, as well as a
thesis. April 5th
due date.
Rough Draft:
This draft focuses on two things-The body of verbal argument. Does it “flow” well? Research. Does the
research support your thesis? April 10th
due date.
Abstract:
This fourth draft attempts to organize your research in a visually appealing way. After research, your chosen
modality, be creative with your presentation style and focus on the intro and conclusion. With this draft you will
create a 250 word abstract which will be peer-reviewed workshop style during week 15. April 15th
due date.
Final Draft:
This will be the final product. You will need to electronically submit the four previous drafts, the final product,
and your abstract in the unit four drop box by Friday, December 13th
at 11:59pm.
In assessment I will look for:
• Four different drafts
• Effectiveness of brainstorming and organization
• A thesis with a specific and arguable claim
• Support of your claim from your research
• Questions from conference and peer review adequately addressed
• An abstract that presents your argument
• Participation in abstract workshop
• Adherence to appropriate conventions of English (Proofreading)