Complete research on a relevant issue and present the results.
Overview
During this semester students can choose to do research on an issue related to the topics studied this term and present the results in the format of a 10-minute PowerPoint Presentation. The topic of the research is not to repeat the issues covered by the texts of the coursebook. The presentation must
demonstrate the student’s presentation skills as well as their ability to identify topical issues worth investigating, do research using reliable sources of information, analyze and interpret data
Stage 1. Identifying the problem to look into
■ Look through the texts in Units 1–3 and identify the issues they deal with so as not to do research on a similar topic.
■ Based on your personal interests decide on the topic of your research (make sure it is a debatable issue).
■ Formulate a good research question and a working title.
■ Get feedback from your professor.
Stage 2. Doing research
■ Investigate the topic you chose using reliable sources of information.
■ Analyse the information you have gathered and make conclusions.
■ Articulate the claim (answer to your research question) and the points /
arguments that support it.
■ Make sure you have evidence to illustrate the points you are going to make.
Stage 3. Preparing a PPP
■ Revise the guidelines for making presentations and the parameters and criteria for assessing project presentations.
■ Prepare your PPP; try to anticipate the questions you might be asked.
Stage 4. Presenting your project work
■ Present the results of your research.
■ Answer the audience’s question.
■ Listen to your classmates’ and professor’s feedback.