Based on the Capstone learning outcomes, we have looked at the liberal arts as a vehicle for communication, as a way to explore issues of diversity and immigration, and as a platform for discussing ethical dilemmas. Your final project, due in Module 8, is to create a PowerPoint presentation that depicts your skills and knowledge from each of these four areas.

Your Final Project will unfold in two parts. In the first part, you will submit your topic and research question. This is due at the end of Module 7. The second part of the project is the creation of your PowerPoint presentation. This is due at the end of Module 8.

Part 1: Topic and Research Question

The focus of your final project is as follows:

1. Here is the challenging broad topic you will explore: "Globalization: Our Ever- Shrinking World."

2. Narrow and refine this topic into a research question. Here, you need to focus on particular areas of the world or aspects such as: the impact of technology on communications, cultural erosion, multiculturalism and diversity pressures, refugees, global industries/markets, loss of biodiversity, food instability, overpopulation, and migrant workers. Global means more than just the U.S. Please come up with your own ideas here!

3. Now, within this area, you need to focus on something more specific: social media, Native Americans and other indigenous peoples, legal vs. illegal migration, permanent refugees in the Middle East. Remember, it has to be GLOBAL IN PERSPECTIVE! Again, come up with your own particular focus!

Your submission should include each item listed here:

1. A research question around the topic described above.
2. A 250+ word description of the issue that your research question will address and why it is a major concern for the people of the world.
3. At least 3 references in APA style.

Part 2: Final Project: PowerPoint Presentation

Parameters:
- Reference the grading rubric to assist you in structuring your PowerPoint
- Slides tell a sequential story about your learning
- Slides are well organized, forming a beginning, middle, and end (with an introduction and a conclusion)
- Citations are included on slides and in the reference page
- All graphics and photos are cited
- Overall cohesiveness of the whole presentation
- Formatting of each slide, including font and font color that are easy to read and appropriate for a presentation
- Mechanics of writing are correct: grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 10 informational slides in length, not to exceed 15! (not including title and reference slides)

2. Accurate content that includes AT LEAST 7 peer-reviewed sources (from the Excelsior Library) that must be relevant to the presentation. You may recycle some but not all from your essays and discussions.

3. Sources must be properly cited using APA style inside the slides and in a reference