PSYC 2800 Capella University Sex for Sale Contemporary Issues Presentation Issues related to sex and sexuality are in the news every day and often touch ou

PSYC 2800 Capella University Sex for Sale Contemporary Issues Presentation Issues related to sex and sexuality are in the news every day and often touch our lives. Issues such as the easy availability of online pornography, sex trafficking, the rise of sexually transmitted diseases in teens, and the availability of abortion services in some states are just a few. For this final assignment, you will develop a presentation on a contemporary issue in human sexuality that could ultimately be used in multiple settings including secondary schools, colleges or universities, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, mental health care facilities, hospitals or clinics, and businesses.

PREPARATION

Complete the following if you have not already:

Choose a topic related to a contemporary issue you would like to use for this assignment.
Popular culture, media, and music.
Sex for sale.
Sexual coercion.
Pornography.
Medical interventions for male sexual disorders.
Sexually transmitted infections.
HIV/AIDS.
The limited understanding of female sexuality.
Birth control and abortion.
Surrogacy.
Sexual disorders and sex therapy.
Variations in sexual behavior.
Determine the target audience for your presentation and the setting in which it would be given.
Use the Capella library to find one research study that is relevant to your issue.
Use the Internet to find a government website that helps explain or shed light on your issue. Review the Government Websites for Contemporary Issues [PDF] document to help you get started.
Review Chapter 2 in your course text and choose one theory you can apply to your topic.
Review the Contemporary Issues Presentation Template [PPTX], which you will use to complete this assignment if you choose to use PowerPoint.
INSTRUCTIONS

Using the course readings, scholarly literature, and other relevant sources, develop a presentation on one of the required topics provided, using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other course-compatible format. The length of your presentation should be a minimum of 16 content slides of bulleted talking points as well as appropriate media, graphic, and charts or tables on select slides. You should not include many sentences and paragraphs as effective presentations only include talking points. Important: You must include expanded details that elaborate on the slides using the notes section of the slide presentation. This is where you can use sentences and paragraphs to explain each slide.

Note: If you need help with creating a PowerPoint in either Windows or Mac, visit Tools and Resources page.

Presentation Content

Your presentation should begin with a brief introduction to the topic and a definition or description of key terms that will be used in the presentation. You should then provide a description of the issues associated with the topic. The issues will vary depending on your topic choice. After detailing the key issues, you should select at least one human sexuality theory (from Chapter 2 in your course text or other scholarly sources) that can help explain the issues. Also, review at least one related study that has been conducted on this topic or a study related to the topic and one government website. Conclude with possible strategies and/or solutions to help combat the issues described.

You should incorporate media, visual aids, charts or tables, and other graphics to enhance your presentation. You may be able to find these on a government website. Refer to the Government Websites for Contemporary Issues document for examples. It is also important to support your work with appropriate scholarly literature or other relevant sources. Both in-text references (on the slides) and a reference list are required.

The following guide can may be used to organize your presentation:

Slide 1: Title. (APA style.)
Slide 2: Presentation Overview/Outline.
Slide 3: Introduction to the Topic.
Slide 4: Definitions and Terms.
Slides 5–8: Issues Associated With the Topic.
Slides 9–10: Human Sexuality Theory Associated With the Topic.
Slides 11–12: Associated Research. (At least one study.)
Slides 13–14: Strategies/Solutions.
Slide 15: Conclusion.
Slide 16: References.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA Style and Format guidelines.
Number of Resources: A minimum of two scholarly resources and one professional resource.
Length: A minimum of 16 slides.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Template: Use the Contemporary Issues Presentation Template [PPTX] to complete the assignment, if you choose to use PowerPoint.