Final Presentation

Introduction

Part of Digital Literacy is being able to identify information as a credible and non-credible source as we have done in the previous weeks. However, credibility is only one aspect of collecting quality sourced information. It is also important to determine the weight or value of the information you gather by evaluating the

source
.

For this assignment, you will be creating a PowerPoint Presentation. You will be making a presentation on credible and non-credible sources on a topic of your choice that relates to Information Technology.

Activity Instructions

1. Pick a current topic related to Information Technology that you will make a presentation on. Some examples of topics are: Phishing, Big Data, 5G, VPN (Virtual Private Networks), Cybersecurity, Ransomware, Hacking, and

   Cloud Computing
   . Utilize Google Scholar website to search for information on topics and sources. Then research the following:

   • 5 sources of information related to the topic that you feel are credible.
   • 5 sources of information related to the topic that you feel are non-credible.
2. You will

   create
   the following slides for your presentation:

   • A title slide that includes your name and the topic that you have chosen.
   • An Introduction slide for the presentation
   • A Conclusion slide at the end of the presentation
   • You will then

     create a
     slide for each of the 10 sources that you have chosen with the following information:

     • The title and author of the source.
     • State whether the source is credible or non-credible. Review the Evaluating Your Sources Guide.
     • Use the SCRAAP test and explain why you determined the source was credible or non-credible.
     • Provide brief information for the source that explains why the source is credible or non-credible and why you feel the source deserves the evaluation you gave it.
     • Include a slide that discusses the security and privacy aspects of your topic.
   • A reflection slide or two that includes why you think it is important to use credible sources. This must be presented using bullet

     points
     .

   • Reference Slide
   • APA format for resources, including in-text citations, as applicable.
   • Notes section, as necessary, to develop script/narrative to support each slide
3. Be sure to use a “theme” for the PowerPoint presentation.
4. Ensure the PowerPoint is visually appealing and feel free to add animations, transitions, and images to help present the information.

Submit as follows:

1. Upload your PowerPoint to the Moodle dropbox (below).
2. Upload the same presentation into the Taskstream Assignment dropbox.
3. For illustrated instructions for submitting the Taskstream assignment, see our Quick Guide to Taskstream, Part 2: Assignments Quick Guide to Taskstream_Part2.pdf – Alternative Formats .

Writing and Submission Requirements

• 10-12 slides, not including title slide and references slide
• Title slide
• Introduction slide
• Conclusion slide
• References slide (minimum of 10 sources)
• APA format for resources, including in-text citations, as applicable
• Notes section, as necessary, to develop script/narrative to support each slide

Weekly Learning Goal(s): 2, 3, 4

1. Develop a PowerPoint presentation on a current topic. (CLO 2)
2. Explain why a source is credible or non-credible for a topic. (CLO 2)
3. Explain the security and privacy aspects of your topic. (CLO 1)