You are being assigned a research project on a controversial issue. You and a partner will choose and thoroughly research a topic in order to present it to the class using Microsoft PowerPoint. You will also use this topic throughout the semester, so

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You are being assigned a research project on a
controversial issue. You and a partner will
choose and thoroughly research a topic in order
to present it to the class using Microsoft
PowerPoint. You will also use this topic
throughout the semester, so make sure you pick
something interesting. The topic will be
approved before you start.

• PowerPoint Presentation Controversial Research
  Project

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Topics

• Make sure you have a clear opinion on your topic.
  You are stating your point of view in the
  project presentation.
• Feel free to suggest/research any idea that is
  not on the following list. If approved, you can
  use it for your project.
• Remember You can work with a partner, but only
  one. Also, you are sharing the work. When
  presenting, make sure the information is divided
  between both partners.

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Possible Topics

• Abortion fathers rights, in case of rape,
  possible death of mother, in case of
  physical/mental deformities, mother under the age
  of 18
• Capital Punishment
• Cloning humans, animals, or organs
• Deforestation
• Education in prison
• Conditions in prison
• Pro-Athlete Salaries
• Legal Drinking Age
• Violence in the Media- TV, music, video games,
  movies
• School Uniforms
• Homosexual Rights
• Piracy
• War in Iraq

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Possible Topics (cont.)

• Womens Rights- workplace, military, sports
• Gun Control
• Public Smoking
• Euthanasia
• Affirmative Action
• Flag Burning
• Book Banning
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Phys. Ed. In Schools
• Wellness Policy in PA Schools
• Animal Testing
• Immigration
• Stem Cell Research
• Random Drug Testing
• Corporal Punishment

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Requirements for PowerPoint

• Title Slide
• Table of Contents- it must hyperlink
• Definition of Topic
• Present Side A Two Slides
• Present Side B Two Slides
• Personal Opinion Slide
• Bib Slide- URLs Only
• At least three sources
• The Works Cited will be placed on the last slide

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Pictures

• When using pictures, you must have captions and a
  list of the URL underneath.
• You must include one hyperlink to an external
  website.
• All slides must link to the table of contents
  through text or image.

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Grading

• This assignment is worth 100 points and is graded
  on the following aspects
• Content
• Design
• Required Elements
• Grammar/Spelling
• Use of Sources
• It will be due at the start of class on October
  5th.

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Remember

• Good presentations skills will count towards your
  grade
• Speak loudly
• Dont stare at the screen and read from it
• Make eye contact with students and teacher
• Know the information about your topic
• Present both sides to the argument along with
  your opinion
• Do not use paragraph form on the PowerPoint.
  Make a bulleted list
• If there are any graphic pictures, warn the class
  before presenting them