The first part is a topic and research question. The second part is the creation of a PowerPoint presentation of the topic from the first part.

First Part Assignment

PowerPoint Topic Proposal and Research Question

Part 1: Topic and Research Question (due at the end of Module 7)

The focus of your 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

Second Part Assignment

PowerPoint Presentation

Parameters:

• 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 that must be relevant to the presentation.

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

4. Sources must be provided on a reference slide.

5. Graphics that are relevant to the topic and help further convey or illustrate the concept. Remember to cite your images, graphics, and/or illustrations.