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 * Assignment:** Research current problems in either the food or drug industries in this country and write a proposal on how to remedy the problem. Create a narrated presentation of 5-10 minutes suitable to be shown to an audience (such as a state assembly.) Voicethread and narrated PowerPoints are both good options.


 * Step 1 - Research:** Use the [|scholarly databases] that your school pays for, the [|Food and Drug Administration], and other search engines to research current problems.


 * Step 2 - Brainstorm and Plan:** How can you use this information to make a plan to solve a problem? Figure out how to solve one of the problems that you found and write your proposal to your state legislator.


 * Step 3- Outline:** Use CMAP Tools to create a storyboard for your presentation.


 * Step 4 - Images**: Generally, presentations consist of narration over text and/or images. Try to find images that do are free. Try [|Pics4Learning]. If that does not have what you need, you can pursue other options, like [|Google Images]. Just be sure to always have citations for your pictures.


 * Step 5 - Create the Presentation**: Use either [|Voicethread] or PowerPoint to create your presentation.


 * Rubric**
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 * Explanation of problem - 15 points || The writer does not understand fully the consequences of the problem or how it relates to the novel. || The writer understands and explains either the significance of the problem or its relation to the novel. || The problem is thoroughly explained. It is obvious that the author understands the implications of the problem and its similarities to __The Jungle__. ||
 * Proposal - 30 points || The proposal has 2 or less supporting reasons. There is not enough supporting information to warrant acceptance. || The proposal has less than 4 supporting reasons or is not fully explained. || The proposal is thorough and includes at least 4 supporting reasons that are fully explained. ||
 * Persuasiveness - 30 points || The presentation is not persuasive because its arguments are not supported. || The presentation will persuade many people because it has at least 3 arguments with sufficient information and complementary pictures, but left holes through which counter arguments can be made. || The presentation is very persuasive due to at least 4 arguments with sufficient information and complementary pictures. ||
 * Time Limit - 5 poiints || The presentation is more than 1 minute off of the required time. || The presentation is 30 seconds shorter or longer than the required time. || The presentation is at least 5 minutes and no more than 10. ||
 * Clear Narration - 10 points || The narration is difficult to understand because it possesses several of the following qualities in abundance: overly long pauses, stuttering, or distracting background noise. || The narration is usually clear, but evidences at least 1 of the following: overly long pauses, stuttering, or distracting background noise. || The narration is clear and easy to understand, without overly long pauses, stuttering, or distracting background noise. ||
 * Good use of color, images, and transitions - 10 points || It is hard to read text over the pictures, the colors are jarring and do not work well together. || The pictures add to the presentation, but the text or background colors are sometimes distracting or hard to read. || The pictures complement the text and narration and the colors are easy to see and read, even for colorblind people. ||