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Multimedia Presentation
Student Guide
Assignment Summary
For this assignment, you will create a multimedia presentation about fast food. To do this, first you will
create a research plan that includes an initial research question. Then you will conduct the iterative
research process, which may include refining your research question and/or creating secondary
questions based on the information you discover. After you have completed your multimedia presentation,
you will answer five questions to reflect on the process and describe your experience.
Background Information
Fast food plays a major role in different aspects of our society. Choose an aspect of fast food in America
that interests you to maximize your engagement in the project. Some sample ideas include:
Marketing trends
Role in pop culture
Impact on the economy
Impact on health and well-being
Impact on different groups of people
Materials
Computer and internet access
Presentation software
Access to research materials
Note cards
Assignment Instructions
For this project, you are expected to submit three things:
1. A research plan
2. Multimedia presentation
3. Completed reflection questions
Step 1: Prepare for the project.
a) Read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project.
b) If there is anything that is not clear to you, be sure to ask your teacher.
Step 2: Complete the research plan.
a) Fill out the Research Plan section of this document.
b) First, write a research question. Make sure that it is open-ended and not narrow or too broad.
c) Then, plan your research by completing items 2–4 in the Research Plan section.
Step 3: Conduct research.
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a) Gather information from sources. Remember to only use relevant, credible, and timely resources.
Revisit the lesson if you want a reminder of how to evaluate sources.
Here are some suggestions to help you begin the research process for your multimedia
presentation. They include articles and information provided by government agencies,
health organizations, and a cable news network. As you search for additional sources,
make sure they are credible and unbiased.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db322.htm
http://www.center4research.org/fast-food-facts-calories-and-fat/
https://fastfoodnutrition.org/
https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/research/2010/11/fast-food-facts.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/fast-food-consumption-cdc-
study/index.html
https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/10/03/1-3-adults-has-fast-food-any-given-day-
13471
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/6/26/18700762/fast-food-america-adam-
chandler-drive-thru-dreams
b) Use note cards to record information, including details to include on your Works Cited slide.
Step 4: Revise your research plan.
a) Revisit your research plan.
b) Complete item 5 and revise your research question as needed. Add secondary research
questions to help complete your research.
Step 5: Create a multimedia presentation.
a) Create your presentation on the computer using presentation software.
b) Create an organized presentation that follows this structure: an introduction that includes the
research question, several slides that synthesize and present the findings from your research, a
conclusion the summarizes your findings, and a Works Cited slide.
c) Make sure you use a proper balance of text and graphics appropriately and effectively.
d) Ensure that your presentation is neat, easy to follow, and visually appealing.
e) Include media, such as images, video, or audio.
Step 6: Complete the reflection questions.
a) Once you have completed your multimedia presentation, answer the Reflect questions about your
research process. These questions can be found at the end of this document.
Step 7: Evaluate your project using this checklist.
If you can check each box below, you are ready to submit your project.
Did you complete the research plan?
Did you revisit the research plan to revise your research question and/or create secondary
questions?
Does your multimedia presentation include your research question?
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Does your presentation include a balance of text and multimedia elements?
Does your presentation include a conclusion?
Did you include a Works Cited slide?
Did you complete the reflection questions?
Step 8: Revise and submit your project.
a) If you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, go back and make
sure that your project is complete. Save your project before submitting it.
b) Turn in your research plan and reflection questions to your teacher. Be sure that your name is
on the document.
c) Submit your multimedia presentation through the virtual classroom.
d) Congratulations! You have completed your project.
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Research Plan
Complete each section of the research plan. Complete items 1–4 before starting your research. Then
complete item 5 after you have completed some research.
1. Write an initial research question.
2. Describe where you will look for sources.
3. Create a timeline for collecting sources.
4. Describe what you will do when facing roadblocks.
5. Write revised research questions or secondary questions in the space below.
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Reflection Questions
After you have completed your multimedia presentation, write a short answer to each question.
1. During the process, did you revise your initial research question? Explain why or why not.
2. As you researched, what were some of the challenges you encountered?
3. How did you work through those challenges?
4. Describe how you synthesized information from multiple sources.
5. Which multimedia elements did you use in your presentation?
