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Assignment #2: Internet Field Trip

Research: Research at least six (6) information sources on forecasting methods; take notes and record and interpret significant facts, meaningful graphics, accurate sounds and evaluated alternative points of view.

Preparation: Produce as storyboard with thumbnails of at least ten (10) slides. Include the following elements:

Title of slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts - color, size, type for text and headings

Hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any)

Number on slides clear

Logical sequence to the presentation

Content: Provide written content with the following elements:

introduction that presents the overall topic (clear sense of the projects main idea) and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals.

accurate, current

clear, concise, and shows logical progression of ideas and supporting information

motivating questions and advanced organizers

drawn mainly from primary sources

Text Elements: Slides should have the following characteristics:

fonts are easy-to-read; point size that varies appropriately for headings and text

italics, bold, and indentations enhance readability

background and colors enhance the readability of text

appropriate in length for the target audience; to the point

Layout: The layout should have the following characteristics:

visually pleasing

contributes to the overall message

appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space

Media: The graphics, sound, and/or animation should

assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships

have original images that are created using proper size and resolution; enhance the content

have a consistent visual theme.

Citations: The sources of information should:

properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented

be properly formatted according to APA style