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\nCSIT 101 TERM PROJECT Fall 2014
\nSCENARIO This coming academic year, you and your family will be hosting an exchange student from another country. You have decided to create a guide for your family. Your guide will provide an overview of the exchange student\u2019s home country allowing your family to gain a better understanding of the exchange student\u2019s culture and lifestyle.
\nASSIGNMENT
\nPart 1:
\nPick a country to research from the list below.*
\nCountries:
\nArgentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Vietnam.
\n*Students may select a country not on this list but it must be approved by the course instructor.
\nPart 2:
\nUse the Internet and library databases to gather information. Summarize clearly and concisely the information in your own words. Use at least five resources (see resource page). Include at least ten topics, from the list below.
\nTOPICS:
\nGuide questions. (Do not limit your research to these questions only.)
\nImmunization Requirements
\nWhat is required? Common illnesses and diseases?
\nInternet & Technology
\nIs user content censored? Is it safe to visit these sites, research, and download content? What population of the country uses the internet? How common are cellphones? Do they access the internet?
\nHealth Care
\nCost of health care, Private or Government run system.
\nExchange Rate
\nCurrency value versus the America dollar
\nReligion
\nDominant religion, acceptance of different religious views.
\nGovernment Structure\/Leadership
\nDoes Free speech exist? Do they live in a democracy? Does 911 exist? What is the role of the police, the military?
\nClimate
\nWhat is the average temperature during each season? Does it snow? Is there a rainy season?
\nEducation Structure
\nIs education free, how long is it free, does everyone participate, are there academic choices, open admissions?
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\nGreetings and Courtesies
\nHow do people greet one another? Where are the rest rooms- are they divided by gender? How are people introduced to each other? Do they shake hands or kiss?
\nClothing \u2013 Appropriate Dress
\nWhat do people wear? What is the expectation in public? What is not acceptable?
\nEtiquette
\nCustoms, traditions, a person\u2019s role in a social situation. Table manners \u2013 are elbows allowed on the table?
\nTypical Daily Structure \u2013 School times, Meal times
\nAre meal times established? Is there a mid-day break? Who cooks? Is there a typical large meal, a family meal?
\nNational Holidays \u2013How are they celebrated
\nWhat is valued differently than the United States? What are the customs associated with holidays? How are holidays viewed?
\nTransportation
\nHow do people travel, commute? Does everyone own a car? Can everyone freely drive?
\nHousing
\nWhat is the expense of housing? Who lives in a common family home? How many people to a room? Are there extended family members? How is child care handled?
\nCost of Living
\nWhat is the average salary? What is the household income compared to the US? Do both parents work? Do kids work and at what age? What are taxes like? What services are provided by the government? What transportation cost is associated with owning a car?
\nPart 3: Prepare a presentation with narration. You are encouraged to use one of the following cloud based web applications, instead of using Microsoft PowerPoint.
\nPrezi
\nCombines whiteboards and slides
\nPowtoon Create animated videos and presentations
\nPresent.me
\nAllows users to record and share their presentations
\nEmpressr
\nCreates high quality online slideshows
\nAll presentations must:
\nHave a minimum of 12 slides (maximum of 16) including a single cover slide and a citation page. The presentation should run from 3-5 minutes. Presentations may not exceed 5 minutes. Presentations must include citations in MLA format.
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\nPart 4: Create a professional looking budget in Microsoft Excel that displays:
\n1. How much it will cost the exchange student to come to the United States.
\na. Airfare (must be cited)
\nb. Health Insurance (must be cited)
\n2. Associated living expenses. (Assuming that your host student is living with you and there is no housing cost such as rent.)
\na. Food
\nb. Entertainment
\nc. Transportation
\nd. Clothing
\ne. Miscellaneous expenses
\n3. Cost associated with attending CCBC for the fall and spring semesters (15 credits per semester). (must be cited)
\n4. Include citations for this research in MLA format. Steps 1 a, 1 b and 3 must be cited.
\nSpreadsheet should include usage of the following: Templates will not be accepted!
\n1. Formatting and Styles, i.e. currency, shading, etc
\n2. A calculation using a formula with an absolute reference
\n3. Usage of the SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX functions
\n4. Creation of a chart to logically represent the budget \u2013 use the best type of chart for the data you are representing. Not all charts will represent your data the same way. Include chart on same tab.
\n5. Merge and Center the title
\n6. Create Header (left: use current date feature, right section: Your name)
\n7. Rename tab sheet
\n8. Columns and Rows should not be skipped after title
\n9. Print Preview \u2013 one page only
\nSubmission Instructions
\nStudents will be submitting the budget created in Microsoft Excel in Blackboard and a link to the Presentation. All budgets and presentations must include citations in MLA format. When applicable, this includes citations for graphics. Files will be submitted electronically.
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\nGrading Rubric
\nTask
\nPoints
\nPresentation
\nPresentation must include a minimum of 12 slides, maximum of 16 slides
\n? Content on 12 slides including images. (10 topics including cover) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
\n? Include presentation features (transitions, theme) ………………..5
\n? Narration: clear (3 \u2013 5 minutes) ……………………………………….. 10
\n? Citations (MLA) ………………………………………………………………. 10
\n? Link to presentation submitted in Blackboard
\n50
\nMicrosoft Excel
\n? Organization: columns and rows not skipped after title ………..3
\n? Formatting and Styles, i.e. currency, shading, etc …………………2
\n? Expenses:
\n? airfare ……………………………………………………………………….4
\n? health insurance …………………………………………………………4
\n? living expenses …………………………………………………………..4
\n? tuition ………………………………………………………………………3
\n? Functions:
\n? SUM ………………………………………………………………………….2
\n? AVERAGE …………………………………………………………………..2
\n? MIN …………………………………………………………………………..2
\n? MAX ………………………………………………………………………….2
\n? Formula including an absolute reference …………………………….4
\n? Chart (best choice to display data, include title, legend) ……….6
\n? Merge and center title ………………………………………………………2
\n? Header (Left: current date \/ Right: your name) ……………………2
\n? Rename sheet tab …………………………………………………………….1
\n? Fit on one page ………………………………………………………………..2
\n? Citations ………………………………………………………………………….5
\n50
\nSubmission:
\nFrom Blackboard, click on Assignments, select Term Project, upload Excel spreadsheet, provide Link to presentation, Click submit
\nTotal
\n100
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\nSuggested Resources
\nCSIT 101\u2014Technology and Information Systems
\nCCBC Libraries:
\n? From CCBC Homepage, point to Current Students tab, click Libraries.
\n? Click Research Guides tab
\nThe Guide contains information about finding books, research articles and great websites.
\n? Choose the Countries and Culture Guide: http:\/\/libraryguides.ccbcmd.edu\/countries
\nThis guide will help you find resources about countries and their cultures.
\nBooks:
\nThe following reference sources include many different countries:
\n? CIA World Factbook Call Number: ebook G123 .U56a 2009
\n? Philip\u2019s World Factbook Call Number: ebook G123 .L94 2008
\n? Countries and Their Cultures Call Number: ebook GN307 .C681 2003 and Ref. GN307 .C68 2001
\n? The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture Call Number: ebook HM621 .G74 2007
\n? Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Timothy L. Gail; Derek M. Gleason; Kimberley A. McGrath Call Number: ebook G63 .W671 2012 and Ref. G63 .W67 2012
\n? A Guide to Countries of the World Call Number: Ref. G103.5 .S68 2007
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\n? Encyclopedia of the World\u2019s Nations and Cultures Call Number: Ref. G63 .K874 2007
\n? Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life Call Number: Ref. GN307 .W67 2009
\nResearch or Article Databases
\nResearch databases are the best way to find information for your assignments. They contain thousands of full text magazine, journals and newspaper articles and can be about a specific subject or can be good to start general research on a topic. The CCBC Library subscribes to many databases. Click the Articles tab; you will see all the databases which contain information about countries or cultures. These databases are available on or off campus. If you are off campus you will need your username and a password to login. It is the same login as Blackboard.
\nArticles: Databases:
\nAll of these databases contain information about countries or cultures. Choose the database that best matches the type of information you need.
\n? Global Road Warrior Search countries and their cultures. Click on the map or select a country in the pull down menu. Includes information on countries for the business traveler.
\n? Britannica Country Comparison Compare your country (maps, flags, statistics, and events) to another to get the information on your country OR click on World Atlas on the left side of the screen, select a country by using the search box at the top.
\n? Gale Virtual Reference E-books On the left hand side of the screen, select Nation and World under Subjects. Click on the title of either book. Enter your country in the search box on the left.
\n? Credo Reference E-books Under the Credo Reference Logo, on the top, left-hand side of the page, click on Find Topic Pages. Put your country in the search box. The first hit in the search results should say above it Topic Pages.
\n? Business Source Premier Articles from business journals covering management, economics, finance, and
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\ncompany profiles. Under the search box, on the right, click on Country Reports. In the search box, put the name of your country.
\n? ProQuest Newsstand Thousands of national and international newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post, and Baltimore Sun.
\nSuggested Websites:
\n? BBC News World Edition: Country Profiles http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/country_profiles\/default.stm Profiles provide an “instant guide” to news, history, politics, event timelines, and economic background of world countries.
\n? CIA World Factbook https:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/ Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
\n? Countries of the World http:\/\/www.infoplease.com\/countries.html Basic facts about all of the countries of the world. Entries include a map; flag; official name; current ruler; land area; population; capital; largest cities; monetary unit; languages; ethnicity\/race; religions; literacy rate; economy; government; and history. From Infoplease.
\n? Department of State Background Notes http:\/\/www.state.gov\/r\/pa\/ei\/bgn\/ Background Notes include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
\n? Kwintessential International Etiquette Guide http:\/\/www.kwintessential.co.uk\/resources\/country-profiles.html Country Profiles – Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Understanding other people’s languages, cultures, etiquettes and taboos is of great value to the traveler or visiting business person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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