Math 540 Assignment #2

Assignment #2: Internet Field Trip1. 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:o Title of slide, text, background color, placement & size of graphic, fonts – color, size, type for text and headingso Hyperlinks (list URLs of any site linked from the slide), narration text, and audio files (if any)o Number on slides clearo Logical sequence to the presentation3. Content: Provide written content with the following elements:o 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.o accurate, currento clear, concise, and shows logical progression of ideas and supporting informationo motivating questions and advanced organizerso drawn mainly from primary sources4. Text Elements: Slides should have the following characteristics:o fonts are easy-to-read; point size that varies appropriately for headings and texto italics, bold, and indentations enhance readabilityo background and colors enhance the readability of texto appropriate in length for the target audience; to the point5. Layout: The layout should have the following characteristics:o visually pleasingo contributes to the overall messageo appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space6. Media: The graphics, sound, and/or animation shouldo assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas and relationshipso have original images that are created using proper size and resolution; enhance the contento have a consistent visual theme.7. Citations: The sources of information should:o properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presentedo be properly formatted according to APA style