This assignment is about researching and presenting information on a randomly assigned transportation provider (airline, rail, or waterway) in a 10-minute video-recorded PowerPoint presentation.

Planes, Trains & Waterways
TOUR 10008

Project: Transportation Provider

Objective of Project:Students working in pairs will have an opportunity to research one
transportation provider (airline, rail, waterway), randomly assigned by your professor.
Students will present their findings in a video-recorded power point presentation.

Value of Project:15% of your final grade
Your slideshow report should include the following:

 A 10-minute video-recorded presentation with both video and audio
 Appropriate headings and visuals highlighting the following:
o History/Background information of the transportation provider
o Popular routings or itinerary
o Type of Equipment, including capacity
o Type of Service (For example – Economy, and meal services)
o Main selling features of the transportation provider and type of client who
might book
o What makes this transportation provider unique
 Make sure you include an introduction and conclusion.
 Title slide, Table of Contents slide/Agenda, References slide, including correct
APA in-text citations

Review provided rubric for grading criteria
Please do the following to get points
1. Effective and engaging opening grabber with visual support.
2. Clear persuasive purpose of presentation with visual support, at beginning andend.
3. Thorough and specific early overview of main points with visual support.
4. Clearly established credibility: intro methodology details,relevant verbal discussion of sources, and APA in-
text citations and references.
5. Well-chosen (engaging,compelling) and logicallyorganized content with appropriate timing.
6. Clear, relevant and effective closing summary with visual support.
7. Effective achievement of persuasive purpose throughout.
8. Equal participation of pair members with effective, informative, and smooth verbal
signposts/transitions.
9. *Attractive* visuals that support all key presentation points and are
not distracting(appropriate use of slide titles, text, and visuals; accurate use of grammar/syntax/mechanics).
10. Visuals that are easy-to-read – appropriate size, colour choices, consistent formatting.