This document provides instructions for a multi-media presentation creative project. Students will combine visual, verbal, and audio elements to present their semester's research. The project involves a four-draft process culminating in a multimedia presentation format such as a video blog, podcast, or infographic. Drafts include a mind map to organize research, a rough draft focusing on argument flow and research support, and a final draft transferring textual research into a multimedia format. Students must submit drafts and a final project, along with a paragraph justifying their creative choices. The instructor will assess for completion of drafts, effectiveness of organization, inclusion of a supported thesis, and adherence to English conventions.

1. 102-Unit 4 Essay
“Multi-media Presentation:” Presenting Your Research
This creative project will combine visual, verbal, and audio mediums to present the research and
analysis you’ve done this semester.
This four-draft process will accumulate in a multimedia presentation; a white paper, video blog,
infographic, podcast, etc. PowerPoints accepted if used in congruence with an audio piece. At least 5 pages, no
more than 10, of written work should go into the project. This does not need to adhere to MLA-8 standards, and
I refer to this as your “script.”
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.
Rough Draft:
This draft focuses on two things-The body of verbal argument. Does it “flow” well? And research. Does the
research provide support and evidence for your thesis?
Project Justification and Class Sharing
This piece of the portfolio is a paragraph length justification of your rhetorical choices. This will be what you
share with the class. About 5 minutes each person. While the writing should be professional, the sharing can be
more relaxed.
Final Draft:
This will be the final product. Use your rough draft to transfer your textual research into a multimedia
presentation. You will need to electronically submit the two previous drafts, the final product, and your abstract
in the unit four drop box by Friday, May 8thth
at 11:59pm. You will not actually present anything. Don’t
worry.
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
• Adherence to appropriate conventions of English (Proofreading)