Pitch Videos
Pitch videos allow you to present an idea, plan, product, etc., and discuss the benefits of pitching information. For an academic pitch video, you will want to:
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Keep it short and somewhat formal but not boring
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Don't read - you should talk and appear personable and natural
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Look professional
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Submit an outline with a more in-depth description of your pitch
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Use and refer to sources
You can use PhotoBooth (Mac) or the Camera app (PC) to record quickly. You may need to do a few takes and/or some minor editing to get your pitch just right.
Your instructors will often use the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word to provide edits, feedback, and recommended changes when grading your written assignments. As a student, you must understand how to view and use the Track Changes option to make the most of the tips, strategies, and feedback your professors provide.
Learn more about the Track Changes feature and how to use it here:
The ability to write an academic paper will be an essential part of your learning and assessment at CLU. You must present your thoughts and research in a well-organized, grammatically correct, adequately cited format. As such, you will have many opportunities to display your learning through academic essay writing. If you struggle with any component of writing, whether finding credible sources, grammar, citations, organization, etc., you can find help using the Writing Center. You can also receive one-on-one writing assistance from CLU's Writing Coach. Schedule a time to meet with the Writing Coach by emailing writingcoach@claremontlincoln.edu.
Scholarly Posters
A scholarly poster is just what it sounds like - a visual representation of your research that includes images, data, and text. A poster is an excellent way to spark interest and open up a deeper conversation around the information you're presenting.
As you create your poster, be sure to consider your audience. What information is most compelling, and how can you best represent that concisely? Make sure your poster is informative and academic but also visually stimulating.
You can read more about scholarly posters and get some inspiration from the following websites:
Slideshow presentations are a popular way of disseminating information in a professional setting. Slideshows use images, charts, and short text snippets to present information. They add a visual component to presentations, helping the audience stay engaged and understand the presenter's most important data points. Slideshow presentations will sometimes require that you record yourself presenting the information. Slideshow software also includes a section for speaker notes that you can attach to each slide to help with your presentation. When you are required to complete an assignment via a slideshow, you will usually have to submit an outline and/or speaker notes with your presentation. These allow you to display more robust learning by providing in-depth information and additional context about each slide.
As a CLU student, you have free access to Office 365 and the full Microsoft Office suite of programs. PowerPoint is the Microsoft program used to create slideshows. However, Google also has its free slideshow program called Google Slides that you can also use.
Remember, you will still need to cite your sources as part of your slideshow!
