Presentation & Essay; Page 1
Issue Presentation and Essay Paper
Presentation 15% - November 11
Paper 15% - Dec 9
Total Value: 30%
Students presenting on the same issue/ topic can work together but must hand in
separate essay papers and reflection. Groups no larger than 4 people. The
presentation will be min 4 minutes to max 7 minutes.
1. Choose an issue, topic, or change that is affecting Indigenous people in
Canada. See topics list. Topics will be approved on a first come first
served basis.
2. Cover the following areas in your research of the topic:
A) Historical information related to the issue/topic/change you have
chosen;
B) Current information on the issue – what is happening right now?
C) How it impacts the Indigenous population? Is it a positive or negative
impact. Does it apply to all Indigenous people?
D) Which organizations are involved in helping alleviate/solve the issue?
Are there any there any organizations? If not, should there be?
3. The issue, topic or change will be in a presentation form and PowerPoint
or other acceptable media is to be used. Your presentation may include
film or audio clip max 3 minutes. The presentation will be presented to the
class via power point slides. The research paper will be submitted in the
final week of class.
4. A reference page of the sources used in the presentation must be
included on the power point and in the paper. You must include 3 different
resources and remember are they reliable sources?
See page 2 for marking scheme and information for final research paper
Presentation & Essay; Page 2
Marking Scheme for Issues Presentation:
1)
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3)
4)
Use of time, (not too long or too short)
Power point or other method of presentation
Clear and neat
Free of mistakes
/3
Information on Historical – what has taken place to lead up
to this issue?
/3
Current Information on this issue;
/2
How does it impact the Aboriginal Community?
/2
Information on Organizations Involved;
/2
Listed at least 3 sources of resource material;
/3
Grade
Overall mark out of 15
Essay to be submitted during final week mark out of 15
Total is 30 and is worth 30%
/15
Presentation & Essay; Page 3
Essay Paper:15%
Divide your essay into the following 3 components (introduction, body,
conclusion):
Introduction: What is the issue, topic or change? Why did you choose this issue,
topic, or change? (3 mark)
Body: (7 marks)
A) Historical background- What has taken place? Is there a need for
change? (2 marks)
B) Current information on the issue – what is happening right now? Is it
positive or negative? (2 marks)
C) How it impacts the Indigenous population as a whole, or is there a
specific group involved? (2 marks)
D) Which organizations are involved in helping alleviate/solve the issue?
Are there any? Who should be involved? (1 mark)
Conclusion:
Provide your conclusion and include your personal reflection and thoughts on the
topic. issue, or change (3 marks). Does this issue, topic or change reflect the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission? (1 mark).
References: Essay cites references & includes at least 3 references (1 mark)