For this research project, you will choose a topic related to professional communication, and, using information from five (5) approved sources and your analysis of the topic, you will create an original, professional-looking PowerPoint presentation. To help you systematically complete this project, it is divided into three parts, each due in a separate Week: Module. For Part I, you will choose your topic and find information from three (3) specific approved sources to support your topic. Using the Research Project Template document provided, you will fill out the title page and begin filling out your reference page. For Part II, using the Research Project Template started in Part I, you will include at least three main points that support your topic, finish your research, and include all five (5) approved sources on your reference page. For Part III, using the information and research obtained in Parts I and II, you will create your PowerPoint presentation on your topic of professional communication. Carefully follow the instructions below.

Part III: Research PowerPoint Presentation

For Part III of the research project, using the research and main points previously obtained (in Parts I and II of this assignment), and any feedback received from your instructor, create an original, professional-looking PowerPoint (PPT) presentation based on your topic of professional communication. See specific requirements below.

The following slides are required for your PPT presentation:

I. Title Slide

· The title slide is the first required slide of your PPT.

· The title slide must include the following elements:

· Title of your presentation

· Your Name

· School/Department, Institution

· Course ####; Name of course

· Professor’s Name

· Due Date

II. Content Slides

· At least 15 content slides are required. Content slides do not include the title or reference slide(s).

· Content should be accurate with a logical sequence from the first to the last slide.

· Major points should be clearly stated and supported with relevant examples, thoughtful analysis, and approved sources.

· Be creative and thoughtful in how you design your PPT presentation.

· Individual slides and the overall design of your presentation must be professional and engaging.

· Carefully choose your theme, images, transitions, colors (for font and background), layout, etc., wisely.

· Before you begin, it is recommended that you read Designing and Delivering Presentations in our course e-book.

Speaker Notes

· All content slides must contain speaker notes.

· Speaker notes are a presenter’s cheat sheet, if you will. In other words, speaker notes are hidden from your audience but can be viewed while giving a presentation.

· Speaker notes are NOT a copy of the information on your slide. Instead, speaker notes should expand upon and offer further clarification regarding points on each content slide.

Images/Graphics

· Four relevant and professional-looking images/graphics are required. All images/graphics must:

· Support the theme of the presentation.

· Illustrate the topic of the slide and/or explain a complex issue.

Citations

· An in-text or parenthetical citation must be included directly on the slide or in the notes/speaker notes area under the pertaining slide for any information used from a source – whether paraphrased or directly quoted.

· All sources must be cited at least once on your content slides or in your speaker notes to be considered used.

· See Avoid an Honor Code Violation below for more on citations.

III. Reference Slide

· The reference slide is your PPT’s last required slide(s).

· All sources used must be complete and formatted according to the most current APA formatting guidelines on your reference slide. In addition, you must include the working DOI # and or URL that takes one directly to the full-text article within Liberty’s online library journal database for each online source. If you followed the instructions for Part II and the guidelines for current APA formatting, you can copy your sources from the Research Project Template used in Part II into your reference slide. However, if you received feedback about incorrect sources or errors with formatting, make necessary adjustments before submitting your PPT.

· As a reminder, five (5) total approved sources are required to be used for this project, and the only approved sources include:

· The course textbook (as listed on the course syllabus).

· The Bible (any version and online is acceptable).

· Three (3) full-text, peer-reviewed/scholarly articles found in Liberty’s online library journal database and published within the last five (5) years.

· Saving and Submitting Your Assignment

Submitting Your Assignment

· Your PPT must be created and uploaded as a PowerPoint file. DO NOT upload a PDF file, as a PDF file will not show speaker notes or transitions.

· Submit this assignment in Canvas by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module: Week.

Avoid An Honor Code Violation

1. Submit your original work, created solely for this course. No previously submitted assignments are acceptable.

2. Do NOT use any artificial intelligence (AI) aids, paraphrasing software, past coursework, or coursework of others. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to email me. You can also read The Liberty Way, which can be found within student affairs on Liberty’s website.

3. Include all sources used on a reference slide(s), properly formatted according to the most current APA formatting guidelines.

4. Provide citations directly on the content slide or within the notes area under the content slide for:

· All statements, ideas, and thoughts – paraphrased or directly quoted – from any outside source.

· Tables, data, images, etc.

5. Include a proper balance of information from outside sources and your analysis of the topic; outside sources should add credibility and support to your work, not make up the bulk of your PowerPoint.