Instructions for Social Theory Globalization PowerPoint Video

In place of a final exam, you will submit a Social Theory PowerPoint video. This will be a 5-7-minute PowerPoint video that gives you an opportunity to both think about how the theories we have covered during the course of the term connect with globalization and to communicate your thoughts to your fellow classmates.

In discussing globalization, you will be presenting information on the theoretical work of Wallerstein, Mills, and Harvey, along with the work of two of the other theorists we have covered during the term (your choice). The two from the rest of the course material must come from different modules. For instance, you could not present information on Parsons and Merton as they are in the same module. You could choose one or the other and then one from another module.

You may create your video on Zoom, YouTube, or any other video creation platform. NOTE: ppsx file formats are not acceptable as Canvas does not handle them effectively. Alternatively, you could just create it on your computer if you have software that enables you to do this. (Remember, it must be able to show the PowerPoint on the main portion of the screen and you in a little box talking to your viewers.) The presentation must be a minimum of 5 minutes long and no more than 7 minutes in length. You then either post it to YouTube and link it in the assignment in Canvas or submit it in Canvas using the media feature in Canvas. You should treat this presentation as if it were a professional conference presentation. After you post this video, you then must also post it in the Module 9 PowerPoint Video discussion for your classmates to watch. You do not have to comment on the videos (optional).

In terms of how to structure the PowerPoint presentation, you must have the following:

-one starter slide with the presentation title.

-a second slide telling the viewer what the presentation is about.

-a third slide describing the concept of globalization.

-at least two slides for each of the 5 theorists. The first slide for each theorist describes their work. The second slide for each theorist demonstrates how the theory connects with globalization. Be very specific in drawing explicit connections. Critical thinking!

-a concluding slide or two in which you present your view as to which of the theories you covered is most useful in understanding globalization. Provide evidence to support your opinion.

-a final slide with your references in APA format

In addition to the reference slide at the end, you will be including in-text citations with the information you present, as we have done throughout the course.

IMPORTANT #1 – You will be narrating the PowerPoint presentation. A box will appear in the corner of the video with you in it explaining what is appearing on each slide. Do not just read what is on the screen. Your viewers can read! The screen should have some keywords or phrases upon which you will elaborate in your verbal presentation for that slide.

IMPORTANT #2 – Do not fill the slides with an onslaught of words. You want the viewers to be listening to you. Include phrases or brief sentences upon which you elaborate in your presentation. In other words, you will be fleshing out what you have on the screen.

IMPORTANT #3 – Look into your webcam! You are trying to connect with your audience, thus please maintain eye contact by looking into your webcam at your audience rather than just looking down at notes. Practice the presentation so that you are not just reading from notes the whole time. Think of how you react to presenters on TV or in videos. Who seems more authoritative: the presenter who just reads from notes or the presenter who demonstrates command of the information by being able to share information and argument while at the same time looking at the audience?

IMPORTANT #4 – You must include graphics in the presentation on each slide. There are few things less exciting than a PowerPoint with nothing but word after word after word after….. Take advantage of the visual capabilities of PowerPoint!

CREATING YOUR VIDEO

I realize that many of you are experienced in creating videos. For those of you who choose to use Zoom, I have provided some guidance to assist you in doing this in Zoom. If you are already comfortable with creating videos on YouTube or Zoom you can skip the following information.

This video provides help on how to sign up for Zoom. It is free!

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