SCS200 Module 6 Short Responses PDF

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Module Six Question 1 Describe the narrative path that you plan to take. For example, do you plan to start by describing the social science issue and ultimately lead the audience to the logic as to why they should care? Do you plan to open with your research question? Do you plan to use an overarching analogy? Do you think the narrative of your presentation will work best as a single story or as a series of examples? As you continue working on Project Two, you may choose to structure your presentation differently. You can always edit this response later!

I plan to start by describing the social science issue and explain how many victims are affected by the issue every year. Then state my research question with evidence to support the topic. I also want to include resources for victims to reach out if they need support because of domestic violence.

Module Six Question 2 In your opinion, was this TED Talk engaging? Did you want to keep listening? Why or why not? Make special note of any times you felt lost or confused while viewing the presentation or trying to follow along with any technical concepts Ornish used to explain his work.

At the beginning of the TED Talk, I was concerned that I was going to feel lost or confused and uninterested in the topic. Even though obesity and cardiovascular disease is a huge problem in the world. This is a topic I should care more about being someone who is considered overweight and I truly do want to make healthier choices. Ornish was very monotoned which can make it very difficult to keep interested. With this specific TED Talk, the more he kept talking the more I got interested. He did include charts, graphs, maps and photos which helped but he also joked about serious topics which keeps the listener engaged.

Module Six Question 3 After listening to the talk, do you feel personally connected to the issue? Why or why not? If you were on a committee of people determining whether to approve funding for Ornish's work, would you agree to provide him more funding? Why or why not?

I do feel personally connected to the issue because I am considered overweight and a large percentage of my family are overweight or obese which has caused them a lot of health issues along the way. Of course, not 100% of illnesses can be treated by losing weight but more times than no weight is the leading cause of diseases and illnesses. He included proof

showing that the work he is doing is working by including McDonald's. He worked with them on including healthier choice options and now they are receiving a lot of sales from those items as well as improving people lives by having healthier choices at their fingertips as well as greasy burgers and fries. I would agree to approve funding for the work that Ornish is doing. The proof he included in a 3-minute TED Talk was enough to want me to keep listening and learn how we can fix the epidemic of obesity.

Module Six Question 4 Now think about your own presentation. Of course, you are not finished constructing the presentation; however, consider what you have done so far. At this stage you have finished two slides, the narrative structure and elements, the description of the social science issue, and an appeal to the audience as to why they should care. Provide yourself some honest feedback. What areas of your presentation need the most work? How do you plan to adjust your presentation so that you communicate your research effectively?

I have a problem when it comes to limiting how much information I give. The problem with this, is that I include so much information it can be distracting, lose the attention of the audience or almost feel like my point wasn't made as well if I would have only included so much information. The important information is what needs to be put into my presentation and the small details need to be added in the speaker notes. I need to focus on minimizing what actually goes into the presentation itself....