Grade 12 Business Seminar
Seminar presentations give the Grade 12 accounting students the opportunity to carry out extensive
research on a topic relevant to today’s business world. Twenty minute to thirty minute
presentations will be completed by all students. Each seminar will comprise two parts – one oral
presentation and one written submission.
Presentations should utilize various presentation materials such as PowerPoint, demonstrations and
videos. Be creative and interesting!!!
The written submission should be based on the presentation and contain a copy of all handouts and
presentation notes. It should also have a relevant bibliography, index and cover page.
Topic Choices: (one topic per student)
Retail Sector in Canada – Will the U.S. invasion continue?
Canada’s Oil Sands – Is it the Answer?
Real Estate in Canada – Is it a Worthwhile Investment?
White Collar Crime – Does Punishment Fit the Crime?
Sports & Entertainment – The Value of a Sports Logo
Facebook – Could it be the World’s Largest Company?
How to Retire Happy? – Early Start Tips for Teens
The Business of Ultimate Fighting
Banking – Why Are Canadian Banks Considered Some of the Best in the World?
Negative Publicity – How Harmful is it?
Currency – Pros & Cons of a Common North American Currency
Dot-coms – Will the Internet Ever Put Wal-Mart Out of Business?
Executive Compensation - Are They Worth It?
Or any other topic subject to teacher approval…
Presentations will commence during the first week back from the holidays and run through to the
Exam Schedule (an exact schedule will be made available later)
Evaluation
Presentation
Written Submission
50%
50%
Hints:
The verbal presentation should not just be a reading of your written report. As experts on the topic
you have researched, you should be familiar enough with the material to be able to speak about it
without a lot of dependence on written notes.
Written Submission
The written report should be submitted within one week of your presentation. This timeline will
allow you to modify your report based on comments or suggestions you received during your
presentation. Your report should include copies of all handouts that the class received during the
presentation; a title page and detailed bibliography.
Your written report should be tightly edited and represent a cohesive summary of your presentation.
Please limit your written submission to a maximum of 10 pages long.
Finally
Seminar presentations are part of regularly scheduled classes. The information presented is part of
the course content and therefore subject to assessment. You are expected to take notes (if they are
not provided) and involve yourself with relevant questions and interaction with the presenter.