W12 Assignment: ReportsStart AssignmentDue Sunday by 9:59am Points 50 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file uploadOverviewTask: Create a one page visual summary of a program evaluation reportPurpose: Communicate evaluation findings to stakeholdersAssignmentHere are some examples of 1-page visual summariesLinks to an external site.. Please review prior to beginning your assignment.You will create a one-page visual summary of a program evaluation report. The target audience (stakeholders) for this summary is the local city council. Your summary should include recommendations for implementing these findings.Read this report on the Economic Cost of Injury for an evaluation of injury prevention policies in the United States.  Create a one-page visual summary of your own about the findings reported in the Economic Cost of Injury article. Make recommendations for implementing the findings. Keep in mind your target audience as you summarize the information. It may be best to use Microsoft PowerPoint as described in the videos but you can use other software if you are comfortable with it.Convert your document into PDF formatSubmit your report RubricWeek 12Week 12Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment is in PDF format5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEconomic Cost of Injury is the topic summarized5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNo spelling or grammar issues5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThere are at least two visual aspects to the summary10 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary is in your own words5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEntire full page is used for the visual summary10 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEasy to read and looks visual appealing5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe summary includes realistic recommendations for future action5 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks5 pts

W12 Assignment: Explanatory Synthesis Draft (and Peer Reviews)Start AssignmentDue Sunday by 9:59am Points 30 Submitting a file upload Available Nov 12 at 10am - Dec 10 at 9:59amTask: Compose a first draft of your Explanatory Synthesis Essay, review it, and submit a revised draft.Purpose: Ensure timely progress towards the final draft.InstructionsPlease remember this is a time-sensitive assignment. Rough drafts that are not submitted on time may forfeit the opportunity to receive peer reviews. Because of the way Canvas assigns peer reviews, there are no exceptions to this rule.Compose an initial draft of your Explanatory Synthesis Essay of your chosen topic that meets the following criteria:Audience: You are writing this essay for your instructor and classmates.Purpose: You are writing the essay to show you can choose a topic, find research, and synthesize ideas.Tone: Your writing for this essay should be objective and balanced (mostly informative, but can include some persuasion).Genre: This is a research paper.Content:A strong thesis that includes your purpose and outlines how you will organize your paper to suit that purpose.Body paragraphs that fit the scope of your essay approach and provide quotes and examples from your research to support the claim of the thesis.A conclusion summarizing your paper.Formatting:At least four full pages of writing (this does not include the title page or the references page)Uses APA formatLinks to an external site.. Use the APA Template Download APA Templatefor more guidance in formatting.We do require a title page for this essay. Please use the template provided in the Unit Introduction to ensure you have formatted this page correctly. You can also review APA title page guidelines here: Purdue OWL APA.References must be listed in alphabetical order.Review your draft.Downloadthe Explanatory Synthesis Essay Draft Worksheet Download Explanatory Synthesis Essay Draft Worksheet.Review your draft by completing the worksheet.Do not submit this worksheet. It is for your personal use only. It will help you to do your best work on the Explanatory Synthesis Essay (worth 35% of your grade).Submit your draft by the due date (in a Word or a PDF file only).As long as you submit on time, you will be assigned two classmates' papers to review, and two of your classmates will review your draft. Canvas will automatically assign you two essays to review once the due date passes.By the middle of next week, you will submit a worksheet with your feedback to your assigned classmates.You will need to submit the worksheet twice: first to your classmates (through this assignment) and second to your instructor (in the peer review assignment). For more information on how to do this, see the W13 Peer Review of the Explanatory Synthesis assignment.A note on rough drafts: Feedback on rough drafts comes from the peer review process only. Your instructor will complete a rubric to indicate whether you have completed the draft, but your instructor will not leave written feedback on your draft. The focus is on peer review. You will receive feedback from your instructor on your final draft.RubricExplanatory Synthesis Draft RubricExplanatory Synthesis Draft RubricCriteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLengthThe draft fits the length requirements of this assignment.25 to >24.0 ptsFull Marks24 to >0.0 ptsPartially fulfilled0 ptsNo Marks25 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentThe draft's content fits the assignment description.5 to >4.0 ptsFull Marks4 to >0.0 ptsPartially fulfilled0 ptsNo Marks5 ptsTotal Points: 30PreviousNextCOPYRIGHT 2023 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-IDAHO

What are the objectives of an executive summary? Select all that apply. 1 pointTo share key takeaways with senior stakeholders who may not have time to review an entire reportTo provide an overview of the main points of a larger reportTo communicate the daily ins and outs of the project to other project managersTo describe the project’s purpose and outcome

For your Learning Community Report, you should use the Microsoft Word templateprovided on the ‘Learning Community’ section of the course website. This includes atable on page 1 that must be completed. The details in this table should be the sameas the ones provided under the ‘Learning Community Details’ link. Your final file shouldbe submitted in Microsoft Word format (not as a PDF).

W12 Application: Gap AnalysisStart AssignmentDue Sunday by 9:59am Points 20 Submitting a file upload File Types doc and docxOverviewTask: Assume the role of an individual suffering from your social issue and conduct a gap analysis. Submit your completed template. Purpose: Apply your learning and determine the current state of your social issue.Instructor: Your instructor will grade your assignment based on the rubric.ContextA gap analysis report compares the current state of a business, organization, project, or individual to the ideal state. InstructionsWatch the W12 Application assignment video(01:56 mins, "Application Activity 12" TranscriptLinks to an external site.)Read the brief article, How to Write a Gap Analysis ReportLinks to an external site..Download the Gap Analysis Template Download Gap Analysis Template.Imagine you are suffering from the negative impacts of your approved social issue. From this perspective, follow the remaining instructions to complete the template and create a gap analysis report for the current state of your social issue.Determine the ideal state by asking yourself: "What would it look like if I was no longer suffering from this social issue?" Your ideal state must include the following:Principles of self-reliance.Remember that self-reliance is about more than just being financially stable.Qualitative and quantitative measurements.An explanation of how those measurements illustrate self-reliance. Compare the current state to your ideal state. The current state represents what it would be like if you were currently suffering from the negative impacts of your social issue, i.e. not experiencing self-reliance in this area.Analyze the gap. Keep in mind the following:What is missing between the current and ideal state?What services, programs, interventions, etc. are needed to lessen the gap?Think less about what you as an individual can do to lessen your gap, and more about what social innovation is needed to help those being affected by this social issue lessen the gap.Prepare recommendations to the organization.Be specific.Include Paul Godfrey's ABC's of self-reliance (found in the "How Can Self-Reliance Eliminate Poverty" video on the W12 Study: Self-Reliance & Microcredit page). Cite your sources. (Optional) Review the Application Assignment Guidelines.Read the rubric. Edit your work to ensure it addresses each rubric criteria.Ensure your work also demonstrates the following:Customization of the template.Mastery of and connection to the concepts from the W12 Study: Self-Reliance & Microcredit materials.Replace "LastnameFirstname" with your name. Submit your document to this assignment.RubricApplication Activity Rubric (10)Application Activity Rubric (10)Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLesson Topic(s) Mastery5 ptsProfessionalThe assignment demonstrates professional topic mastery. The topics are clearly defined and scoped. The student applies first-hand knowledge or uses first-hand stories or visuals to demonstrate broad and deep topic mastery.4 ptsCollegiateThe assignment demonstrates mastery of the topic. The student integrates research above and beyond the lesson materials.3.5 ptsAcceptableThe assignment demonstrates average mastery of the topic. Student correctly integrates the lesson material.3 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe assignment demonstrates sub-par mastery of the topic. The student fails to address all the components or nuances provided in the lesson materials.0 ptsUnacceptableStudent incorrectly integrates the information presented in the lesson material.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Issue Application5 ptsProfessionalThe student demonstrates first-hand knowledge or uses first-hand stories or visuals to illustrate the approved social issue. The focus is on empathy and designs for, or incorporates feedback from impacted parties.4 ptsCollegiateThe assignment demonstrates mastery of approved social issue. The student researched the social issue and correctly applied research.3.5 ptsAcceptableThe assignment correctly addresses the social issue.3 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe assignment does not directly impact the social issue.0 ptsUnacceptableThe social issue is addressed incorrectly.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis, Evaluation or Recommendations5 ptsProfessionalThe analysis, evaluation, and/or recommendations are specific, thoughtful and impactful. They are based on real people. They focus on human values and are empathetic. They design for, or incorporate feedback. They collate diverse opinions, backgrounds, and viewpoints. This section is action-oriented.4 ptsCollegiateThe analysis, evaluation or recommendations are based on research. They are correct.3.5 ptsAcceptableThe analysis, evaluation or recommendations are based on the lesson materials. They are correct.3 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe analysis, evaluation or recommendations fail to address some components or nuances addressed in the lesson materials. They are correct but inadequate.0 ptsUnacceptableThe analysis, evaluation or recommendations are incorrect.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat5 ptsProfessionalFormat is professional and appealing. The assignment is unique and demonstrates creativity.4 ptsCollegiateThe format is easy to understand and uses headings. All of the instructed formatting requirements are met.3.5 ptsAcceptableThe template is complete but unchanged.3 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe template is complete but the student did not follow formatting instructions.0 ptsUnacceptableThe template is incomplete.

W14 Overview: Resources for EvaluationTo-Do Date: Dec 14 at 9:59amOverviewIn a new job, you may be asked to use a specific process for evaluation. You may also be instructed to use a specific toolkit that will guide your evaluation. This lesson is intended to introduce you to some of the available resources in the field.OutcomesIdentify and bookmark (in a web browser) evaluation toolkits that are available to use for free in the public health sectorIdentify gaps in your program evaluation knowledge by comparing what you know with information supplied by some toolkitsPreviousNext Done