Choose one of the points of contention below and prepare a brief multimedia presentation of at least six slides to show why the issue was controversial and how it inflamed sectional tensions in the pre–Civil War period.
A PowerPoint presentation is the preferred format for this assignment. Students who do not have access to PowerPoint may post their presentation as a Word document or as a PDF. The audio portion of your presentation should be at least five minutes in length and can be done using Jing or by recording using the PowerPoint voice recording capabilities.
Because this is an audio-visual presentation instead of an essay focused only on writing, you are expected to incorporate a relevant primary source image into your presentation. Images such as political cartoons, paintings, or photographs that were created in the time period being studied are considered valuable primary sources. The Library of Congress can assist you with citing your primary source:
Steps to Success
Slide 1: Include a title page that introduces your point of contention.
Slide 2: Explain the point of contention in your own words.
Slides 3 and 4 (or more): Expand on both sides of the point of contention. Include at least one slide on each side’s viewpoint. Be sure to explain how the point of contention inflamed sectional tensions prior to the Civil War.
Slide 5: Include a primary source image related to the era or the point of contention. Be sure to include an explanation of what the source is, what it represents, and how it is related to the point of contention you have chosen.
Slide 6: Your final slide will contain a complete references section in MLA format including a citation for your primary source image.
Submit your presentation as an attachment in Microsoft PowerPoint or Jing Screencast format to the W3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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Presents information on a Civil War point of contention in a well-organized PowerPoint presentation of six or more slides. |
20
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Demonstrates understanding of the selected point of contention through detailed analysis and explanation and selection of a primary source image in the presentation. |
30
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Audio presentation complements and enhances the presentation by providing additional examples and explanation of the effects of the point of contention. |
30
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Presentation includes a five-minute audio presentation that is clear and audible. |
10
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Supports ideas and demonstrates understanding with textual, visual, and/or oral references and examples. Where relevant, uses proper MLA citation format and style. |
10
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Employs correct and standard college-level English grammar, mechanics, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure, appropriate logic and voice, and MLA manuscript formatting. |
10
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Total: |
110
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