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Perry Identified the following
     problems with research papers:
• Student reluctance with taking
  on such a large project led to:
  - Procrastination
  - Non-completion
• Several weeks were spent
  focused on the paper with the
  students only learning:
  - The content of the topic
  - How to research the topic
Background
• A PowerPoint was assigned to 31 seniors in
  two English Literature Classes:
  – Technical Prep
  – College Prep
• Six students had experience with PowerPoint.
Background (cont’d)
• The PowerPoints were due three (3) weeks
  before the research paper.
• Students were to present the information to
  the class in a 7-10 minute-long presentation.
• PowerPoint Requirements:
  – 12 or more slides
  – One (1) reference slide
  – Two (2) graphics or illustrations
Preparation
• The students were given the following
  preparation tools to complete the project:
  – Two (2) library visits
  – Teacher-led demonstration of presentation skills
  – Tutorial on how to use PowerPoint
  – Eight (8) in-class days to work on project at
    computer work stations.
Perry’s Main Objectives

1. Learning to conduct research

2. Starting their research projects sooner

3. Honing presentation and public speaking skills

4. Improving cooperative learning and social skills

5. Enhancing computer and technology skills
Outcome
• Surveys distributed after the research paper
  was submitted revealed the following:
  – More students completed papers on deadline than
    ever before.
  – 96% of students polled found the PowerPoint to be
    fun.
Outcome
• Results for survey question, “I think that doing
  this project helped me better prepare for
  writing the term paper.”

                         8%


                                       No
                                       Yes
                                      N=26

                   92%
References
Perry, A.E. (2003). PowerPoint Presentations: A creative addition to the research process. The
        English Journal, 96, 64-69. http://jstor.org/stable/3650537

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EDTP 600 Brittany Hesch

  • 1.
  • 2. Perry Identified the following problems with research papers: • Student reluctance with taking on such a large project led to: - Procrastination - Non-completion • Several weeks were spent focused on the paper with the students only learning: - The content of the topic - How to research the topic
  • 3. Background • A PowerPoint was assigned to 31 seniors in two English Literature Classes: – Technical Prep – College Prep • Six students had experience with PowerPoint.
  • 4. Background (cont’d) • The PowerPoints were due three (3) weeks before the research paper. • Students were to present the information to the class in a 7-10 minute-long presentation. • PowerPoint Requirements: – 12 or more slides – One (1) reference slide – Two (2) graphics or illustrations
  • 5. Preparation • The students were given the following preparation tools to complete the project: – Two (2) library visits – Teacher-led demonstration of presentation skills – Tutorial on how to use PowerPoint – Eight (8) in-class days to work on project at computer work stations.
  • 6. Perry’s Main Objectives 1. Learning to conduct research 2. Starting their research projects sooner 3. Honing presentation and public speaking skills 4. Improving cooperative learning and social skills 5. Enhancing computer and technology skills
  • 7. Outcome • Surveys distributed after the research paper was submitted revealed the following: – More students completed papers on deadline than ever before. – 96% of students polled found the PowerPoint to be fun.
  • 8. Outcome • Results for survey question, “I think that doing this project helped me better prepare for writing the term paper.” 8% No Yes N=26 92%
  • 9. References Perry, A.E. (2003). PowerPoint Presentations: A creative addition to the research process. The English Journal, 96, 64-69. http://jstor.org/stable/3650537