1. Global Economic Project
Guidelines

2. The Project Select a country outside of the United States
research its history, economic, and current geo-political status in the world order
Emphasis to be on
Economic and standard of living indices
Historical setting and present system of government
Most pressing issues, both domestic and foreign.
Proposed solutions for development
Presentation via PowerPoint

3. Primary Websites to Use
CIA World Fact Book:
Human Development Index:
Corruption Perceptions Index
Other appropiate sites
Caution: Please use these websites first
Only Google for extra information not found on these sites

4. Global Project Guidelines
14 slides minimum
Each slide must contain bulleted items limited to only eight words.
Heading or titles with font size of 36 or larger-- bulleted items font size at least 28 and preferably 32.
All slides contain the same design template
Don’t change font colors: white background best

5. Global Project Guidelines (cont)
All slides contain an appropriate graphic or photo.
Unless the photo or graphic is used for a special effect, it should be on the slide as the script appears.

6. Slide Requirements
An opening slide should contain the title, “Global Economic Project,” the name of the country, country flag, and the presenter’s name and photo.
One slide should contain an inviting hook to the presentation with a You-tube video, movie clip, or sound clip. Be sure to test your hyperlinks on the classroom computer. (No more than 3 minutes allowed)

7. Slide Requirements One slide should have a clear map of the country.
Show this map in comparison to the U.S. or one of its states, whichever is appropriate.
Be sure the maps are proportional.
One slide should present the history of the country.
Include its most important events and any significant events that have occurred in the 20th and 21st century. Keep thisbrief

8. Slide Requirements
One slide should list the country’s type of government and information on its current leader.
Be sure you can explain how their system works and know something about its primary leader.
One slide should give its current GDP and GDP per capita.
Include a comparison to its neighbors or a U.S. city, state, or group of states, whichever is appropriate, so a good understanding of its rank
One slide should contain its employment figures
Labor force, labor force by occupation, & unemployment rate
One slide should list its major trading partners and its balance of trade in dollars.
Put some photos on the slide of its major exports and imports.

9. Slide Requirements
One slide should contain information from the Human Development Index.
Highlight some of the figures in various categories and show its rank comparative to other countries rated in the same range.
One slide should contain information from the Corruption Perceptions Index with your explanation of its rating.

10. Slide Requirements
One slide should present its major national or international issues.
Don’t rely on the CIA World Factbook analysis, as they usually refer to drug trade as its major issue.
One slide should present contain your solutions for a decade plan to improve its position in the global economy and world order
One slide should contain your country’s greetings, salutations, & common expressions.
Be able to pronounce these correctly.
Include a handout page with six slides per page.
Give to Mr. Dickinson just prior to your presentation.
One slide should be a Works Cited page in MLA format

11. What you need to give to Mr. Dickinson
Three days prior to your presentation date
Give him a handout with all your slides on it
Print the slides (six per page)
Give him your project on a jump drive or send it Google docs – three days prior to your presentation day
Reductions for lateness

12. Scoring-Project worth 100 points
Content – 0…20….40….50…55 (high)
Content is relevant comprehensive, accurate, and has source documentation. Slide requirements met (minimum 14). Used CIA World Factbook, HDI, & CPI and understood and explained statistics effectively
Organization & Structure 0…5…10 (high)
Well organized, clear, and effectively structured
Integrated presentation rather than disjointed
Key points are noted & presented logically

13. Scoring-Project worth 100 points
Style/Presentation/Appearance 0…5…10…15 (high)
Dress & grooming appropriate for setting (extra credit cultural dress)
Student made eye contact with audience—did not read from screen
Delivery time is well used, not rushed or too long
Effective use of vocal variety, physical actions, & dynamics
Correct positioning in classroom so all could see

14. Scoring-Project worth 100 points
Effective Use of Visual Aids 0….10…15 (high)
Visual aids are clear & effective (one template-all slides same background)
Bullets kept to 8 words or less
Photos appeared first, unless for “effect”
Used video clip and had correct links set prior to presentation
Handout ………….5 (high)
Outline complete with six slides per page