This blog post serves as the student assignment page for Assignment 2. The context for this assignment design can be found here.

Assignment 2: Asynchronous Presentation on Consequentialism 

Introduction 

This assignment aims to demonstrate your understanding of the four types of consequentialism and their application to real-world examples through your presentation. You will create presentation slides using multimedia elements of your choice to support your presentation, then record yourself delivering a 5-7—minute presentation.  

This assignment offers you an opportunity for you to explain each consequentialist perspective in your own words and apply them to your own context. Through this process, you will deenpen your understanding of each consequentialist perspective and reflect on and analyze your own decision- making process.  

Instructions 

This assignment consists of three parts. Read the instructions carefully and follow each step to complete your work. Please note only Part 3 needs to be submitted, but you must complete Part 1 and 2 first, as they prepare you for Part 3. All three parts contribute to your final evaluation. For specific grading criteria, refer to the rubric below.  

Part 1 – Slide Creation  

In Part 1, you will create presentation slides covering the following topics:  

  1. Title page: Include the course name, assignment title, and your name. 
  1. Topic 1: Understanding Consequentialism 
    •  Explain, in your own words, each of four types of consequentialism – Utilitarianism, Egoism, Altruism, Hedonism.  
  1. Topic 2: Organizational Example 
    • Identify an organization that demonstrates one of the types of consequentialism of your choice.  
    •  Provide a brief introduction to the organization by addressing details, such as who, what, where, when, and why. 
    • Explain why you believe this organization represents the chosen type of consequentialism. 
  1. Topic 3: Personal Decision-Making 
    • Describe a significant decision you have made in your life.  
    • Explain the rationale behind your decision.  
    • Apply one of the consequentialism perspectives to describe your decision-making process. 

Tools: 

You may use Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or any other tool you are comfortable with. 

Slide Length: 

There is no required number of slides for each topic. However, ensure that your slides effectively support your 5–7-minute presentation. 

Multimedia Elements: 

Feel free to enhance your slides with multimedia elements such as images, music, video clips, or other visual and audio content to enrich your presentation. 

Part 2 – Presentation  

Using the slides you have created in Part 1, record yourself delivering a 5-7-minute presentation.   

Tools: 

Feel free to use any presentation recording tool you are comfortable with. To explore suitable options, refer to the resources below on presentation recording technology.

Tips:  

For general tips on recording yourself, refer to this blog post. 

Remember you are the presenter, not the slides. The presentation slides are just an aid for your presentation. Never read the text on the slides word for word. 

Be sure to include both the presenter (you) and the slides in your recording. Refer to the screenshot below for an example of a recorded presentation.

Source: Wit & Wire, Course Creation Tips (2023) 

 Presentation Length:  

The recommended presentation length is 5–7 minutes and should not exceed 10 minutes. 

Part 3 – Posting 

Upload both your recorded presentation and presentation slides to your e-portfolio site. Attach the presentation slides as a file in your post, and upload the recorded presentation as the main content. For technical tips, refer to the following link.  

Grading Rubric 

Criteria Fully meet requirement  Meets minimum requirement  Not yet 
Understanding of Consequentialism  Demonstrates a good understanding of consequentialism with clear explanations.  Demonstrates a basic understanding but explanations may be unclear. Shows little understanding of consequentialism with major inaccuracies or missing information. 
Application to Organization  Organization choice is justified with a clear connection to the consequentialism type. Organization choice is somewhat relevant, but the connection to consequentialism is unclear or weakly supported. Organization choice is irrelevant, missing, or lacks any meaningful connection to consequentialism. 
Application to Personal Decision-Making  Personal decision is explained with a reasonable rationale. Consequentialist perspective is applied. Personal decision is described but lacks a clear rationale. Consequentialist perspective is weakly applied. Personal decision is unclear or missing. Consequentialist perspective is not applied or is incorrect. 
Slide Creation  Slides are organized and visually clear. All required topics are addressed. Includes multimedia elements that add value. Slides are somewhat organized but may be cluttered or lack visual appeal. Some required topics are missing or underdeveloped. Multimedia elements do not clearly enhance the presentation. Slides are poorly organized, lack clarity, or fail to cover key topics. No multimedia elements used, or visuals are irrelevant/disruptive. 
Presentation Delivery  Presenter and slides are visible. Presentation is clear and engaging. Presenter and slides are visible with some technical issues. Presentation is somewhat unclear or lacks confidence. Major technical issues. (e.g. missing video/audio)  Presentation is difficult to follow. 
Submission Requirements Presentation is within the time limit. Both files are uploaded as instructed.  Presentation is too short or too long. One component is missing or improperly uploaded. Presentation is well outside the time range.  Both components are missing or incorrectly posted.