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Session Themes
Weeks 4-5 – Trends and Innovations
By now, you are highly capable of evaluating the differences between classical and modern thought in the field of entrepreneurial finance. It is important to develop the ability to assess the literature and identify trends that may exist. As a scholar-practitioner, your ability to analyze data and to propose a course of action is essential for your business success.
During the next 2 weeks, you will continue to collaborate with your class colleagues as you assess current trends and innovations in entrepreneurial finance; this activity will likely provide you with insights into the future of the industry. As you analyze the literature, be sure to formulate your own conclusions, and identify areas for new research in the field of entrepreneurial finance.
By the end of Week 5, you will be able to:
? Assess current trends and innovations in the field of entrepreneurial finance
? Synthesize conclusions and outcomes of literature in the field of entrepreneurial finance
? Identify opportunities for new research in entrepreneurial finance

Group Leader Discussion Presentation Format
In addition to synthesizing the literature, each Group Leader should evaluate the literature for gaps and propose a research topic with an annotated bibliography in a PowerPoint presentation. You are encouraged to include audio clips in your PowerPoint in order to practice your presentation skills and enhance the effectiveness of your message, but this is not required. Please review Web sites that offer tips on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation such as the one found in the Supplemental Resources for Week 1. Include Speaker Notes for slide explanations and to provide supporting information.

In the event that there are two or more Group Leaders within a single discussion group, those individuals should each select a separate topic of interest, post respective titles for the presentations by Day 3 of weeks 2,4,or 6, and submit distinct (separate) presentations by the end of Day 7 of the 1st week of the session.

Outline for Group Leader Discussion Presentations

The following PowerPoint presentation outline is suggested:

Slide Order Suggested Contents of Slide should include:
Slide 1 Title Slide?Week X/Group X/Week Title/Participant Name
Slides 2?3 A synthesis of the ideas from the week?s assigned literature
Slides 4?5 An identification of apparent gaps in the week?s literature
o Evaluate the hypotheses, research designs, threats to validity, implications of the findings, and areas for further research for the main topic area that week (which is comprised of all the week?s articles).
Slide 6 An original research topic related to the week?s literature. The proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or be fueled by a specific reading for the week.
Slides 7?9 Background Information on your proposed research topic
Slides 10+ An annotated bibliography of at least 10 appropriate ( beyond listed seminar articles) resources related to the proposed research topic

Reference page as appropriate (needed)

Directions for Group Leader Discussion Presentations
? In addition to text and graphics (where applicable) on PowerPoint slides, the Group Leader has the option to record three or four audio clips highlighting his or her evaluation of the topic. Before inserting these clips into your PowerPoint presentation, convert them to an ?.mp3? format. (See to the Create a Group Leader Presentation handout for instructions). This is not a requirement.
? To manage storage space and file size:
o Limit PowerPoint presentations to no more than 15-20 slides
o Your file should be no larger than 150 MB
? Be prepared to accommodate group members with hearing or vision loss. Know that you may have to provide a transcript of your video for a student who is deaf or you may have to provide a written description of graphic or pictorial material for a student who is blind.
o It is the responsibility of any group member with a disability that limits access to the PowerPoint presentations or videos to contact the instructor and/or Disability Services to make a specific request regarding this project. Group Leaders will be notified of any accommodations needed.
? Use APA6 formatting.