information sources on forecasting methods
1.Research: Research at least six (6) information sources on
forecasting methods; take notes and record and interpret significant
facts, meaningful graphics, accurate sounds and evaluated alternative
points of view. 2.Preparation: Produce as storyboard with thumbnails of
at least ten (10) slides. Include the following elements: ◦Title of
slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts -
color, size, type for text and headings ◦Hyperlinks (list URLs of any
site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any)
◦Number on slides clear ◦Logical sequence to the presentation 3.Content:
Provide written content with the following elements: ◦introduction that
presents the overall topic (clear sense of the project's main idea) and
draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or
by relating to the audience's interests or goals. ◦accurate, current
◦clear, concise, and shows logical progression of ideas and supporting
information ◦motivating questions and advanced organizers ◦drawn mainly
from primary sources 4.Text Elements: Slides should have the following
characteristics: ◦fonts are easy-to-read; point size that varies
appropriately for headings and text ◦italics, bold, and indentations
enhance readability ◦background and colors enhance the readability of
text ◦appropriate in length for the target audience; to the point
5.Layout: The layout should have the following characteristics:
◦visually pleasing ◦contributes to the overall message ◦appropriate use
of headings, subheadings and white space 6.Media: The graphics, sound,
and/or animation should ◦assist in presenting an overall theme and
enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationships ◦have original
images that are created using proper size and resolution; enhance the
content ◦have a consistent visual theme. 7.Citations: The sources of
information should: ◦properly cited so that the audience can determine
the credibility and authority of the information presented ◦be properly
formatted according to APA style
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