Final+Paper

PAPER DUE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH 9:15AM POWERPOINT DUE: June 4th

=RESEARCH PAPER AND PRESENTATION - AN AFRICAN LEADER= You are to research and write a paper worth 200 points, covering the following information:

Basic country information: location topography population major religions climate etc.

Biographical information about the country's leader: Background- upbringing, religion, education How they came to power Issues they face as a leader Family Anything else of interest

Current issue(s) What issues is the country facing? How is the leader handling the problems? Etc.

Your paper should be 4 pages(NOT INCLUDING THE SOURCES PAGE), double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. MLA format
 * PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE! **

You must have at least 5 sources.
 * You must include a Sources page (see Wiki page MLA) This will be a separate 100 pt. grade. **

YOUR POWERPOINT WILL BE PRESENTED DURING YOUR FINAL EXAM TIME: TUESDAY, JUNE 4th You will be presenting your paper in PowerPoint form (5 min. minimum-10 min maximum). Be prepared to answer questions about your presentation. Please do not read to the audience. You may use note cards for reminders. Please have your PowerPoint on a flash drive. On the day of you present you may go into the Viking Room before school and set up your PowerPoint.

You are to research and write a paper worth 200 points, covering the following information:

Basic country information: location topography population major religions climate etc.

Biographical information about the country's leader: Background- upbringing, religion, education How they came to power Issues they face as a leader Family Anything else of interest

Current issue(s) What issues is the country facing? How is the leader handling the problems? Etc.

Your paper should be 4 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. MLA format

You must have at least 5 sources.
 * You must include a Works Cited page. (See Wiki page MLA) This will be a separate 100 pt. grade. **


 * Here is the rubric for your paper: **


 * CATEGORY || 3 Needs Considerable Improvement || 2 Needs Some Improvement || 3 Well done! ||
 * Grammar & Spelling (Mechanics) || Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. ||
 * Sentence Structure (Mechanics) || Several sentences are poorly constructed or are not complete. || Sentences are complete and are constructed well enough to make the meaning clear. || Sentences are well constructed and easy to understand. ||
 * Capitalization & Punctuation (Mechanics) || Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read. || Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow. || Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. ||
 * Language (Mechanics) || Formal language conventions are not maintained. || Most language conventions are followed. || Formal language conventions are used throughout. ||
 * Focus (Content and ideas) || Information is scattered and random with no clear focus. || Information is organized well enough to make the focus apparent. || Information is clear, logical, and well focused. ||
 * Major Points (Content and ideas) || Few to no major points are included. || Most major points are included. || All major points are well supported by details and evidence. ||
 * Support (Content and ideas) || Main points that are included are not supported by details and evidence. || Main points are supported by some details and evidence. || All main points are well supported by details and evidence. ||
 * Interest (Content and ideas) || Writing is bland with facts or thoughts just stated one after another; uninteresting. || Writing is interesting enough to hold the attention of the reader. || Writing interests the reader and encourages further investigation of the topic. ||
 * Introduction (Organization) || There is no clear introduction. || An adequate introduction is provided. || The introduction is interesting and encourages the reader to think about the topic and read on. ||
 * Order (Organization) || Points are randomly addressed and bounce back and forth. || Most points and paragraphs follow a logical sequence appropriate for the topic. || Points are clearly ordered to avoid confusing the reader or the issues. ||
 * Transition (Organization) || Writing moves abruptly from one point to another with no apparent connection. || Enough transitions are used to provide good flow from one sentence, paragraph, or section to the next. || Transitions move the reader seamlessly along from one sentence, paragraph, or section to the next. ||
 * Conclusion (Organization) || The writing just stops with no conclusion provided. || The conclusion is appropriate and logical. || The conclusion is strong, well stated, and well supported ||

You will be presenting your paper in PowerPoint form (5 min. minimum-10 min maximum). Be prepared to answer questions about your presentation. Please do not read to the audience. You may use note cards for reminders. Please have your PowerPoint on a flash drive. On the day of you present you may go into the Viking Room before school and set up your PowerPoint.

== **Here is the order**: If you are not ready to present on the day you're scheduled you will receive a late grade. (Minus 10% for every day late.) If you're absent due to illness or a trip, please email me your PowerPoint on the day it's due. ==

Here is the rubric that will be used to grade your PowerPoint.
__GRADING RUBRIC FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS__

NAME:_

KNOWLEDGE: 4 3 2 1 0

Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.

CONTENT: 4 3 2 1 0

Topic covered thoroughly Enough information given to understand topic Did not exclude any important information or include any unnecessary information

ORGANIZATION: 4 3 2 1 0

Student presented information in logical, interesting sequence which audience could follow.

GRAPHICS/MECHANICS/DESIGN: 4 3 2 1 0

Student’s graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation. Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. All graphics and font formats have been carefully planned to support the theme/content of the presentation.

EYE CONTACT: 4 3 2 1 0

Student maintained eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.

ELOCUTION: 4 3 2 1 0

Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms/names so that all audience members could hear presentation.

LENGTH: 4 3 2 1 0

Presentation was within the allotted time. Not too short or too long.

TOTAL___

26 – 28 A 22–- 25 B  19 – 21 C  18 - 16 D  0 – 15 F