Aim: To describe a sports event or activity; through research of media sources using YouTube. I will give an example of the World Cup Rugby competitions
Objective: Often in formal situations (Conference) we are invited to make a presentation; once presenting there is often a article journal of the presentations made available – called conference proceedings. Therefore we will create a presentation; and then later convert the presentation into a short article
PowerPoint Method: Search and identify 2 media sources using YouTube. You will need;
- to search YouTube – an account is recommended but not required. FYI you can easily set up a YouTube account or log in using Gmail or other SMS / email accounts
- to use a PC or smartphone or device with headphones to listen to videos you search – if you have an account with YouTube it is easy to track your watch history
- to include the URL of your 2 videos in your Reference section
Hints: To search for a general topic: What is World Cup Rugby; Or to be more specific in your search: World Cup Rugby 2019 explained
Activity Procedure (A): Follow these steps to search for informative videos of information about the event:
- Select a sports event anywhere in the world (of course Japan)
- Research YouTube to find 2 videos about the sports event. The type of video you are looking for is informative type (not entertainment or viewing types). This means a video which contains information explaining or describing the event. It is recommended that the video is between 2 minutes and 3 minutes in length (in English).
- Select 2 videos that help explain and describe the event – different information is helpful (same information okay too). See the two examples below.
- Helpful search words include; facts about … , rules about how … , explaining the … , a video describing … , official … video , documentary about … …
General Example Video 1 Title: The 2019 Rugby World Cup explained
More Specific Example Video 2 Title: World Rugby outlines Nations Championship concept
Activity Procedure (B): Follow these steps to record information about the event:
- One method is to record information you hear and write the time of the video. This is a good way to track the information, and find the information easily, again, and again.
- Take notes on paper (one paper for each video); I recommend to make three columns, column 1 for time and column 2 category of information (group name) and column 3 for key-details. Teacher will give you a handout.
- Record FOI; such as dates; and other numerical data (number facts: for example number of players / supporters, or number of teams)
- Keep your notes short, and write the key words. See the advanced outline about research and note taking: click
- It is also recommended to record all the facts you hear, but later you might not need all the facts in your report
Activity Procedure (C): Follow these steps to store and save information (text only – you do not need pictures) about the videos, using PowerPoint, including the following slides:
- Title of Video 1 slide
- Short description of the event slide – introduction
- FOI slides – as many slides as you need (max 7)
- Reference slide – copy and past the video URL
- Title of Video 2 slide
- Short description of the event slide – introduction
- FOI slides – as many slides as you need (max 7)
- Reference slide – copy and past the video URL