Multimedia Presentation

Instructions Project 3 8-2

It’s time to submit your third and last project in the course! Consult the Multimedia Presentation Submission Handout PDF to help you conduct a final review of all the work you have completed on your multimedia presentation and make any necessary final edits.

After completing your final review of your presentation, upload the complete PowerPoint presentation file, Prezi link, or Microsoft Word document for instructor feedback.

To complete this assignment, review the Project 3 Multimedia Presentation Guidelines and Rubric PDF document.

Discussion 8-1

 

1. Revisit the modules throughout the course to consider your previous thoughts on the study of history and reflect on how your thinking on history has evolved. Then respond to the following question.Now that you are coming to the end of this course, has your perception of history evolved since module one? Why or why not?
2. Niccolò Machiavelli once stated, “Wise men say, and not without reason, that whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times.” With this quote in mind and reflecting on your research this term consider this question:
   Choose a contemporary issue and describe how your perception of that issue could have changed based on your research of your topic?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIS 100 Multimedia Presentation Submission Handout
For Project 3, you had the choice of three tools to use—Prezi, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word—to
develop a multimedia presentation about historical lenses and the value of studying history. Now that
it is almost time for you to submit your presentation, take a moment to review this document and
make sure that you are ready to go.
Submission Checklist
No matter the format of your multimedia presentation, you should check that:
 The text in your presentation is free of errors related to:
o Citations
o Grammar
o Spelling
o Syntax
o Organization
 The layout of your presentation looks professional and is easy to read.
 Your presentation responds to the critical elements in the Project 3 rubric.
 Your presentation meets the Guidelines for Submission in the Project 3rubric.
 Your presentation includes sufficient visuals and/or audio elements to engage your audience.
 The audio for your presentation is working when you viewit (if you have included audio
elements).
Submission Tips
After completing the submission checklist, read the tips for uploading and submitting your multimedia
presentation in Brightspace based on the tool you used to create your presentation.
Prezi
1. In Edit mode, click the “Share” icon at the top of the page. This will help you create a link to your
presentation. Then click “Share Prezi…” 2. After the new window appears, click the “Copy link” button to
copy a direct link to your presentation into your clipboard. 3. When you enter the Assignment
Submission page for Project 3, click the “Write Submission” button and paste the direct link to your Prezi
in the text field below.
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PowerPoint
Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Support page to compress your presentation as a zipped file.
Upload the zipped file to the Assignment Submission page for Project 3. Reducing the size of the
PowerPoint presentation file makes it easier for your instructor to download and grade.
Microsoft Word
You may submit your Microsoft Word file as you would a regular assignment. You may wish to convert
your Microsoft Word file to a PDF prior to submitting to preserve your formatting when you submit it.
Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Support page to save your Microsoft Word file to a PDF.
Upload the PDF or Microsoft Word document to the Assignment Submission page for Project 3.
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HIS 100 Project 3 Multimedia Presentation Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.”
—Pearl Buck
Your final longer-term project in this course is to complete a multimedia presentation. The work you did on the Topic Exploration Worksheet in Module Two and
the historical context and introduction in Module Six will directly support your work on this project.
One of the prime benefits of studying history is that it allows us to learn about who we are and where we came from. The people and events of the past can
often shed light on the conditions and social norms of the present. Having historical awareness can inform various aspects of your life as well as future
aspirations. Learning from past failures and successes can shape ideals and values for years to come.
This final longer-term project is designed to help you understand the fundamental processes and value of studying history. In the first project, you completed
the Topic Exploration Worksheet on one of the topics or themes from the library guide. You investigated the types of research you might need to do to learn
more about the topic and developed research questions. In Project 2, you used this worksheet to complete a research plan and introduction. You selected one of
your research questions and did some secondary-source research, speculated on primary source needs, and used the information to write the introduction and
thesis statement for a possible research paper.
In this third project, you will create a multimedia presentation that explores both major developments in historical inquiry and the value of examining history.
This assessment addresses the following course outcomes:
 Investigate major developments in the progression of historical inquiry for informing critical questions related to historical narrative
 Articulate the value of examining historical events for their impact on contemporary issues
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Prompt
Now that you have done some research with primary and secondary sources (using sources from the library guide for your chosen topic) and written an
introduction for a possible history paper, you will turn your attention to thinking about the creation and value of historical inquiry. You will use the research you
have done throughout this course, as well as course materials, to inform your thoughts. To present your opinions and observations, you will create a multimedia
presentation (using a presentation tool such as PowerPoint or Prezi) that addresses the following critical elements. While these questions may seem “big,”
remember that you are addressing them in a presentation, not a paper, and can use bullet points, visuals, or other methods. These critical elements will be
evaluated from the information you provide in your multimedia presentation. Note: If using Prezi, be sure to include a Word document with notes. If using
PowerPoint, be sure to use the speaker notes feature.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Articulate how different historical lenses impact how people perceive an historical event. The lenses include political, economic, and social.
A. Explain how historical lenses could be applied to your topic. For instance, are there aspects of this event that might interest a political historian
and what are they?
B. Choose one of the lenses referenced above, and detail how the historical narrative you started in your research and introduction might change
through this lens. For instance, how might the “story” of your event change when studied through its political aspects?
C. Discuss what conclusions you can draw about the “telling” of history in relation to the “teller.” How does this impact for you what “history” is?
Be sure to back up your opinions with information learned throughout the course and in reference to your chosen topic.
II. Based on your conclusions, articulate the value of studying history.
A. Describe how you could apply to our lives today what you have learned from the event you have studied. Be sure to reference specific
contemporary issues. For instance, what specific issues that we encounter today could benefit from lessons learned from your event?
B. Discuss your opinion of the adage that “history repeats itself.” Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to explain why you have this opinion with
information you have learned throughout the course and in your research of your topic.
C. Discuss your obligation as a citizen of your society to understanding the history behind issues that impact you every day. For instance, what civic
duties you can be better at if you know more about their history? How can being a more informed member of society benefit you and society?
Supporting Work and Resources
For support on developing a multimedia presentation, refer to the PowerPoint Training (Windows PC or Mac) or Prezi Training Atomic Learning/Hoonuit
tutorials. Log in to Atomic Learning/Hoonuit using your SNHU email address as your username and your SNHU email password as your password. Be sure to
include notes as needed in your presentation in order to meet the outlined critical elements.
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Project 3 Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your multimedia presentation should be approximately 10 to 12 slides. You are encouraged to include a combination of text, visuals,
and sound in order to support your work. Note: If using Prezi, be sure to include a Word document with notes. If using PowerPoint, be sure to include speaker
notes.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Historical Lenses:
Your Topic
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
choice of historical lenses and
details demonstrates insight
into the topic
Explains how various historical
lenses could be applied to the
topic
Explains how various historical
lenses could be applied to the
topic but is overly generalized
or has inaccuracies
Does not explain how various
historical lenses could be
applied to the topic
16
Historical Lenses:
Historical Narrative
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
details demonstrate highly
developed connections
between the narrative and the
lens
Details how the historical
narrative begun in the research
and introduction might change
through a chosen historical lens
Details how the historical
narrative begun in the research
and introduction might change
through a chosen historical lens
but is cursory or has
inaccuracies
Does not detail how the
historical narrative begun in the
research and introduction might
change through a chosen
historical lens
16
Historical Lenses:
Conclusions
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
details demonstrate highly
developed connections
between conclusions and
course information
Discusses conclusions drawn
about the “telling” of history in
relation to the “teller,” backed
up by information learned
throughout the course
Discusses conclusions drawn
about the “telling” of history in
relation to the “teller,” but lacks
backup by information learned
throughout the course, or is
cursory or has inaccuracies
Does not discuss conclusions
drawn about the “telling” of
history in relation to the “teller”
16
Value: Our Lives Meets “Proficient” criteria and
connections between past and
present demonstrate a nuanced
insight into historical
application
Describes what can be applied
from studying the event to
current day, referencing specific
contemporary issues
Describes what can be applied
from studying the event to
current day but lacks reference
to specific contemporary issues,
or is cursory or has inaccuracies
Does not describe what can be
applied from studying the event
to current day
16
Value: Opinion Meets “Proficient” criteria and
connections between opinion
and course information
demonstrate a nuanced insight
into historical application
Explains opinion of the adage
that “history repeats itself” and
is backed up by information
learned throughout the course
Explains opinion of the adage
that “history repeats itself” but
lacks backup by information
learned throughout the course,
or is cursory or has inaccuracies
Does not explain opinion on the
adage that “history repeats
itself”
16
Value: Obligation Meets “Proficient” criteria and
connections between citizen
obligations and impactful issues
demonstrate a nuanced insight
into historical application
Discusses obligation as a citizen
of society to understand the
history behind impactful issues
Discusses obligation as a citizen
of society to understand the
history behind impactful issues
but is overly generalized
Does not discuss obligation as a
citizen of society to understand
the history behind impactful
issues
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Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
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Total 100%
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