Overview
Many people are exposed to medical information on the Internet, in the news, and other media. How do you know if what you heard or read is factual?
Part One: Readings and Analysis
For this assignment, you will create a presentation in which you provide a critical analysis of a situation in which you were influenced by inaccurate medical information—or you found accurate medical 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 conference presentation. Complete the following:
Identify an instance in which print, Internet, or broadcast media influenced you with accurate or inaccurate medical-related information.
Explain the following regarding the selected topic:
Where did you learn about this topic? Did you see it in a movie, book, or other media, or did you search for information on the Internet, for example?
What specific symptoms or prevention methods did you identify?
Find one or more additional sources to support your determination that the information was inaccurate or accurate.
Explain how you determined if you found inaccurate or accurate information about the topic by locating resources and evaluating the credibility of the main source.
Use the Media Misinformation Source Evaluation Form [DOCX] Download Media Misinformation Source Evaluation Form [DOCX]to evaluate the credibility of the item chosen.
Part Two: Presentation
Create a 6–12 slide presentation in PowerPoint or other software, providing a critical analysis of your findings in the Notes area of each slide.
Provide detailed presenter’s notes on each slide, including in-text citations for your resources.
Find one or more additional sources to support your determination that the information was inaccurate or accurate.
Explain how you determined if you found inaccurate or accurate information about the topic by locating resources and evaluating the credibility of the main source.
These tutorials from Skillsoft may help you with creating PowerPoint presentations using Windows or Mac:
Skillsoft. (n.d.). PowerPoint Office 365 (Windows): Creating presentations [Tutorial]Links to an external site..
Running time: 55:00.
Skillsoft. (n.d.). Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for Mac: Building and structuring a presentation [Tutorial]Links to an external site..
Running time: 51:00.
Refer to the PowerPoint section of the Tools and Resources for PowerPoint tutorials.
Presentation Requirements
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:
Length: Your presentation should include 6–12 content slides.
Select a professional slide background.
The first slide should be your name, the course number, assignment title, and date. No other information is required.
Use slide headings and concise, bulleted text.
Provide detailed presenter’s notes on each slide as specified, including in-text citations for your resources.
The last slide should be the reference list using current APA style and formatting as applicable.
Organization: Make sure that your assignment writing is well organized, using headings and subheadings to organize content for the reader.
Font and font size: Arial. Set size at 24 points or above for slide titles. Use 18-point type or above for headings and explanatory text.
Written communication: Write coherently to support a central idea in an appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
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 nonstandard software programs. You can reference Capella’s Computer RequirementsLinks to an external site. 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.
Before submitting your Media Misinformation Source Evaluation Form and presentation, refer to the assignment scoring guide to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.
Note: If you required assistive technology or any alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact with any access-related questions or to request accommodations.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate human biological concepts as portrayed in the media.
Identify an instance in which print, Internet, or broadcast media influenced with accurate or inaccurate medical-related information.
Cite at least one source to support the chosen method to confirm or debunk health information.
Evaluate the credibility of the chosen item, using the provided form.
Explain what was learned about the selected topic.
Describe the specific symptoms or prevention methods identified.
Explain how the topic information was determined to be accurate or inaccurate.
Competency 4: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
Create a presentation to demonstrate critical analysis of the findings.
Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
