Project Title: The Evolution of Programming Languages

Objective:
Rresearch and create a Google Slides presentation that provides a detailed overview of how
programming languages have evolved over time. The presentation should cover key
programming languages from early developments to modern-day languages, highlighting
their significance, features, and impact on the field of computer science.
Instructions:
1. Introduction Slides:
o Title: "The Evolution of Programming Languages."
o Include your name, class, and date.
o Briefly introduce the concept of programming languages and their importance
in computer science.
2. Historical Overview:
o Early Programming Languages:
▪ Research and describe the earliest programming languages such as
Assembly, FORTRAN, and COBOL.
▪ Include the purpose of these languages, their creators, and the
contexts in which they were used.
o Key Developments Over Time:
▪ Highlight significant milestones in the evolution of programming
languages (e.g., the development of high-level languages, the
introduction of object-oriented programming, etc.).
▪ Mention languages like C, Pascal, and BASIC, explaining their
contributions to the field.
3. Modern Programming Languages:
o Popular Contemporary Languages:
▪ Provide an overview of modern programming languages such as
Python, Java, JavaScript, and Swift.
▪ Explain the use cases for each language and why they are popular
today.
▪ Discuss their features, ease of use, and any significant differences
from earlier languages.
 4. Impact and Future Trends:
o Impact on Technology:
▪ Discuss how the evolution of programming languages has impacted
software development, technology, and industries.
▪ Mention examples of how different languages have been pivotal in
specific technological advancements (e.g., web development, mobile
apps, AI).
o Future Trends:
▪ Speculate on the future of programming languages. What are
emerging languages, and what trends might shape the future of
programming?
5. Visuals and Examples:
o Include relevant images, charts, or code snippets to illustrate the progression
of programming languages.
o Provide examples of simple code snippets from different languages to show
their syntax and differences.
6. Conclusion Slide:
o Summarize the key points of your presentation.
o Reflect on how understanding the evolution of programming languages can
help in learning and using modern languages.
7. References Slide:
o Cite all the sources you used to gather information for your presentation.
Include websites, books, and any other materials you referenced.

Submission:

• Format: Submit your presentation in Google Slides.

Needs
Excellent (10 Good (8 Satisfactory Incomplete (0-2
Criteria Improvement
marks) marks) (6 marks) marks)
(4 marks)
Comprehensive
Some
and accurate Accurate with
Content inaccuracies Significant Very little or no
coverage of the minor details
Accuracy (10 or important inaccuracies or accurate
evolution of missing or
marks) details omissions. content.
programming unclear.
missing.
languages.
Demonstrates
thorough Demonstrates Research is
Lacks research
Research and research with good research, basic, with Minimal or no
or depth;
Depth (10 in-depth with adequate minimal research
superficial
marks) analysis of depth and depth or evident.
coverage.
each language analysis. analysis.
and its impact.
Somewhat Lacks
Presentation is Mostly well-
Organization organized, organization,
well-organized, organized with Disorganized
and Structure but with making it
logical, and a clear and confusing.
(10 marks) minor issues difficult to
easy to follow. structure.
in flow. follow.
Slides are Slides are
visually Slides are somewhat
Slides lack
appealing, with visually visually
Visual Design visual appeal Poor or no
appropriate use appealing, with appealing,
(10 marks) or are poorly visual design.
of images, minor design but with
designed.
charts, and issues. design
examples. issues.
Information is Information is Information is
Some parts
Clarity and communicated mostly clear, unclear, Very little or no
are unclear
Communication clearly, with with minor confusing, or clarity in
or lack
(10 marks) concise and issues in poorly communication.
engagement.
engaging text. communication. communicated.