EUP1501 Semester 1 2026 Formative Assessment 3 Total Grade: 50 This practical assessment is designed to evaluate students' PowerPoint skills, Research, and presentation techniques. Read the instructions carefully. • Make sure you have access to this resource: Social Media, Development, and Government (available on module site under resources). • Open a new PowerPoint presentation and perform the activities provided: • Create a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation. • Turnitin is enabled for this assessment. (Make sure you accept the End User Licence Agreement – EULA) • Similarity score should be less than 35%. Activities The 2030 Agenda was adopted unanimously by the United Nations in 2015, as “a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet” [1]. The agenda has three intertwined dimensions – economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental protection [2]. It is composed of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) that collectively “are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.” [3]. Each of the 17 sustainable development goals has targets (for a total of 169 targets), each of which is measured by indicators. Select one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and base your presentation on the chosen goal. 1. Slide 1: Title Slide (Use title slide layout) [4] • Title: "Social Media and Sustainable Development Goals" (Bold, 60, any Color) • Include your name, surname and the student number as sub-title. (Centre aligned, any colour) • Insert any picture related to your chosen goal (adjust the size for an appropriate fit and Centre align) 2. Slide 2: Overview of the Selected SDG (Use title and content layout) [6] • Brief explanation of the SDG • Why this SDG is important globally and/or locally 3. Slide 3: Key Challenges Addressed by the SDG (Use title and content layout) [4] • Main problems the SDG aims to solve (atleast 4) • Use short bullet points 4. Slide 4: Role of social media (Use two content layout) [6] • Explain how social media supports this SDG (left pane) • Awareness campaigns, hashtags, storytelling, advocacy, or education (you may include post examples) (right pane) 5. Slide 5: Social Media Usage Data (Use two content layout) [6] • Left pane – insert the table below. • Right pane - Use the table data to insert a pie chart (use social media platform and usage% columns). Social media usage to promote SDGs Social Media Platform Type of Content Used Purpose Usage% Instagram Images & Stories Awareness 17% X (Twitter) Hashtags & Threads Advocacy 49% TikTok Short Videos Education 21% Facebook Facebook Facebook 13% • Provide a short narration/analysis by reflecting on data contained in the table 6. Slide 6: Design a Poster [10] • A clear message or call to action for social media users (Example: “Join the movement”, “Raise awareness”, “Take action”) • Appropriate pictures, captions, and emojis. • Do not use AI to generate the poster 7. Slide 7: Conclusion (Use title slide layout) [3] • Conclusion statement (Provide general insights on SDGs and how they can help citizens in Africa or globally). • Add an image or icon to enhance presentation aesthetics. 8. Slide 8: References (Use title and content layout) [4] • List of references or sources (websites or social media pages) - atleast 4 sources Additional formatting [6] • Slide numbers • Date (Automatically update) • Design/Theme – Rectrospect (All slides) 9. Save your PowerPoint Presentation as StudentNumberSurnameSDGs (e.g. 343434GreenSDGs). (Do not convert to PDF) [1] _________________________________________________________________________________ References [1] United Nations. (2026). Sustainable Development Goals. Retrieved from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300 [2] UN ESCAP. (2017). Integrated approaches for sustainable development goals planning: The case of goal 6 on water and sanitation. Retrieved from https://www.unescap.org/publications/integrated-approaches-sustainable-development-goals-plan ning-case-goal-6-water-and [3] UNDP. (2019). Sustainable Development Goals. Retrieved from https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals.html
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This is a set of instructions for creating a PowerPoint presentation. Here's a breakdown of how to approach each activity:
First, ensure you have access to the "Social Media, Development, and Government" resource and open a new PowerPoint presentation. You will need to select one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to base your entire presentation on.
General Requirements:
Create a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation (excluding the poster, conclusion, and references, which makes it 8 slides in total as per the numbering).
Turnitin is enabled; ensure your similarity score is less than 35%.
Do not use AI to generate the poster.
Here are the steps for each slide and additional formatting:
1. Slide 1: Title Slide
Layout: Use the "Title Slide" layout.
Title: Type "Social Media and Sustainable Development Goals". Format it as Bold, font size 60, and choose any color*.
Subtitle: Include your name, surname, and student number. Ensure it is centre aligned and choose any color*.
Picture: Insert any picture related to your chosen SDG. Adjust its size for an appropriate fit and centre align* it.
2. Slide 2: Overview of the Selected SDG
Layout: Use the "Title and Content" layout.
Content:
Provide a brief explanation* of your chosen SDG.
Explain why this SDG is important* globally and/or locally.
3. Slide 3: Key Challenges Addressed by the SDG
Layout: Use the "Title and Content" layout.
Content:
List at least 4 main problems* that your chosen SDG aims to solve.
Use short bullet points* for these challenges.
4. Slide 4: Role of Social Media
Layout: Use the "Two Content" layout.
Left Pane: Explain how social media supports* your chosen SDG.
Right Pane: Provide specific examples of how social media supports the SDG, such as awareness campaigns, hashtags, storytelling, advocacy, or education*. You may include post examples.
5. Slide 5: Social Media Usage Data
Layout: Use the "Two Content" layout.
Left Pane: Insert the provided table exactly as it is:
| Social Media Platform | Type of Content Used | Purpose | Usage% |
| :-------------------- | :------------------- | :------ | :----- |
| Instagram | Images & Stories | Awareness | 17% |
| X (Twitter) | Hashtags & Threads | Advocacy | 49% |
| TikTok | Short Videos | Education | 21% |
| Facebook | Facebook | Facebook | 13% |
Right Pane: Use the "Social Media Platform" and "Usage%" columns from the table to insert a pie chart*.
Narration/Analysis: Provide a short narration/analysis* reflecting on the data presented in the table and pie chart.
6. Slide 6: Design a Poster
Content:
Create a poster with a clear message or call to action* for social media users (e.g., "Join the movement", "Raise awareness", "Take action").
Include appropriate pictures, captions, and emojis*.
Remember: Do not use AI* to generate this poster.
7. Slide 7: Conclusion
Layout: Use the "Title Slide" layout.
Content:
Provide a conclusion statement* offering general insights on SDGs and how they can help citizens in Africa or globally.
Add an image or icon* to enhance the presentation's aesthetics.
8. Slide 8: References
Layout: Use the "Title and Content" layout.
Content:
List at least 4 references or sources* (websites or social media pages) that you used for your research.
Additional Formatting (Apply to all slides):
Slide Numbers: Ensure slide numbers* are visible on all slides.
Date: Insert a date that automatically updates*.
Design/Theme: Apply the "Rectrospect" design/theme to all slides*.
9. Saving Your Presentation:
Save your PowerPoint Presentation as StudentNumber_SurnameSDGs* (e.g., 343434_GreenSDGs).
Do not convert to PDF*.
Remember to conduct thorough research on your chosen SDG to fulfill the content requirements for each slide.
