For this assignment, you will create a presentation in which you provide a critical analysis of a time in which you were influenced by inaccurate information (Health related as I am a nurse), or you found accurate information through the media that helped you or someone you know. Your audience can be informal, such as a friend or family member, or formal, such as a coworker or attendees at a conference presentation. Include the following.
- Identify a time when the media or the Internet influenced you either with accurate information or inaccurate information.
- Explain the following regarding the selected topic.
- Where did you learn about this topic? For example, did you see this in a movie, book, or other media, or did you search for information yourself on the Internet?
- What specific symptoms or prevention methods did you identify?
- Find one or more additional sources to support how you determined if the information was inaccurate or accurate.
- Explain how you determined if you found either inaccurate or accurate information about the topic locating resources and evaluating the credibility of the main source.
- Use the Media Misinformation Source Evaluation Form [DOCX] (ATTACHED) to evaluate the credibility of the article chosen.
Create a presentation in which you provide a critical analysis of your findings. You may choose the format of your presentation. Some suggestions are:
- A 6–12 slide PowerPoint presentation (or another choice of presentation software) with audio. Here are tutorials from Skillsoft to help you with creating PowerPoint presentations using Windows or Mac
Presentation Requirements
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:
- Length of recording: 5–8 minutes.
- Length of slideshow (if using): 6–12 slides.
- Format: The format you choose for your presentation must be one that your instructor can access for review and grading. Do not submit files from non-standard software programs. You can reference Capella’s Computer Requirements for more information about our standard software programs. Depending on the format you choose, upload or attach your presentation to the assignment area or provide a link in the submission box. Make sure to give your instructor access to the recording if necessary.
