Current Affairs Video
For this video, choose one item that addresses a current issue and makes connections to class concepts. The item may be print or video—for example, an article from the current edition of a newspaper or magazine, a segment from a news or talk show, a YouTube video, vlog, or any program that features current affairs.
- Your item (up to 2 minutes) will be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation.
- You may use clips of a video, pause a video as necessary to identify concepts, or use a clip for a full 2 minutes. However, you cannot use over two minutes of video in your own presentation.
- Items cannot be more than 90 days old.
- Clips and articles can be embedded in a PowerPoint that you will use to supplement your presentation or you can share your screen and show these separately during your presentation.
- Remember, your PowerPoint is there to guide you during your presentation. Do not overload this with text.
Current Affairs Video
Submit a 4-5 minute video in which you:
- Use any software you are comfortable with including Panopto in order to record yourself speaking and presenting a PowerPoint at the same time., You and your PowerPoint must be visible during the entirety of the presentation. ,This cannot just be a recording of your face presenting and it cannot just be a voice over with your PowerPoint – Video and screen option should be selected on any media you use.,
- Clearly identify the argument. Present the premises and conclusion in your chosen article or video clip and explain their importance., Did the speakers/writers use deductive or inductive reasoning?,
- In your article or video clip identify three of the following: vague/ambiguous language; credibility cognitive bias rhetoric logical fallacies generalizations arguments from analogy cause and effect reasoning; and value judgments about morality law or aesthetics.,
- Explain why you think the argument fits this concept., Also identify if this was purposeful and why and how this affects the strength of the argument.,
- Provide a conclusion to your video. Was the argument convincing? What is your position? (30 seconds max)
Length: 5 minutes maximum
Current Affairs Video
You will be graded on:
- Your ability to identify arguments made about relevant issues in our world today
- How well you identify class concepts. Accuracy and a clear explanation are required
- Your use of terminology from the textbook/class lectures
- Your ability to showcase your critical thinking skills
- Your ability to use Panopto, Screen cast-o-matic or any other media to complete your presentation
- Your presentation skills and delivery