This is Week 14 of the course.

Overview

During this third and final week of working on your Presentation, you should spend your time revising and proofreading so that you have a final, finished draft by the end of the week.

At the end of this module, you will have created a polished presentation that provides instructions for completing a task, expanded your knowledge of how visuals can complement the written word, and practiced your design skills to create a poster that meets usability standards.

Objectives for this Module

After completing this module, you will be able to

Describe and understand the persuasive nature of a poster presentation. (CLO 4)
Adapt and present in a visual manner the traditional workplace genre of the research report. (CLO 4)
Analyze the rhetorical situation and determine how to adapt a lengthy written document into a cohesive, clear presentation for viewers. (CLO 1)
Apply principles of effective visual design, including hierarchical, chronological, and spatial arrangements. (CLO 6)

Note that you can find the full text of the Course Learning Objectives on the Syllabus.

Readings for the Week of April 27

Review as needed:

Presentation: Assignment
Markel & Selber, Chapter 20: Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions
Markel & Selber, Chapter 21: Making Oral Presentations
General Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentations, from Virginia Tech’s Building Construction Department

Daily Discussion Posts (DDPs):

#WeekendWatch: Charting Data with Images 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/25)
#TuesdayTutorial: Choosing the Best Fonts 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/28)
#WednesdayWrite: Share a Proofreading or Revision Tip 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/29)
#ThursdayThought: The Workplace Hates Exclamation Points 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/30)
#FridayFact: Grammar and Style Checkers Are Often Wrong 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 05/01)

Activities for the Week of April 27

Time Required: 7–8 hours, excluding reading time
Available Points: 500
Due Dates:

Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM: All activities due
Monday, May 4 at 11:59 PM: Grace period ends for all work

Daily Discussion Posts Activities
(85 minutes—5 posts @ ~15 minutes each plus self-assessment @ ~10 minutes)

Contribute to any or all of the following Daily Discussion Posts (DDPs) in Canvas)
- #WeekendWatch: Charting Data with Images 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/25)
- #TuesdayTutorial: Choosing the Best Fonts 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/28)
- #WednesdayWrite: Share a Proofreading or Revision Tip 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/29)
- #ThursdayThought: The Workplace Hates Exclamation Points 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 04/30)
- #FridayFact: Grammar and Style Checkers Are Often Wrong 1️⃣4️⃣ (opens 05/01)
Complete the DDP Self-Assessment for Week 14 to report the work you did and record your score (100 points). Be sure to read the self-assessment at the beginning of the week so that you understand the expectations.

Writing Activities
(~6 hours, including time to research and write)

Complete the any or all of the following Major Writing Project activities (550 points total).
- These activities contribute to the Research Poster:
  - Presentation: Final, Finished Draft (400 points)

Ask any questions about the course in the General Q and A Discussion (0 points) in Canvas.
- Check the General Q and A Discussion for answers before posting.
- Asking a question is not required. Use the Inbox tool in Canvas for questions about grades or personal information that should not be shared with the class.

Photo credit: Nursing Research Day promotes culture of inquiry by Harold China, used under public domain.