Global Special Topic Presentation
Global Special Topic Presentation= 40% of total grade
The student will choose one-health topic-affecting women around the world and create a poster presentation; the topic chosen for this presentation must be different from a topic that was covered in the “This Life I Live” Paper. The presentation should include background on the topic, facts and statistics on the topic, impact of this issue, and plan for improvement. Examples of global special topics would be human trafficking, extreme poverty, environmental disasters, child marriages/early child bearing, sexual assault, domestic violence, living in a war area, HIV/AIDS, death during childbirth, etc. You can select any topic that you would like, use the topic discussion board to post your topic for approval.
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| Background– Provide a clear background of this global health issue. What is the history of this problem (how long has it been an issue, how did it start, where is it most prevalent)
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20 |
| Significance– Demonstrate how significant this problem is using statistics, data, facts.
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20 |
| Impact– How many places does this issue impact. What is the impact to the women living in these areas/conditions? How does this issue impact other regions
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15 |
| Plan for Improvement– How the world can help solve this problem or help people living in these conditions. What currently is being done to improve the conditions/issue, what else needs to happen to solve this problem?
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20 |
| Visual – Poster is visually appealing (color, font size, mix of images/words), easy to read, easy to understand without oral presentation. Writing style, APA, grammar, spelling all appropriate for 400 level course.
*Tips to making a good poster https://nau.edu/undergraduate-research/poster-presentation-tips/
How to set up a PowerPoint Poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4qXONix2aQ
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25 |
