W04 Polished Draft: Meeting AgendaStart AssignmentDue Sunday by 9:59am Points 12 Submitting a file upload File Types doc and docx Attempts 0 Allowed Attempts 3 Available until Feb 18 at 9:59amOverviewTask: Review the feedback received from your classmates, edit and refine your draft, and submit your polished draft.Purpose: Strengthen your overall writing skills and improve this piece of writing. Benefit from multiple readers’ perspectives instead of depending solely on your instructor’s feedback.InstructionsFind and review the feedback from your classmates for your W04 Draft: Meeting Agenda.Review the rubric below. Make the desired edits and improvements to your draft.Ensure your document meets or exceeds the grading criteria and adheres to the W04 Draft: Meeting Agenda instructions.Save and submit your polished draft.RubricW04 Meeting AgendaW04 Meeting AgendaCriteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent: Fulfills needs to target audience.4 ptsAdvancedAgenda is detailed in organizing time and discussion items, and prepares attendees to participate.3.28 ptsIntermediateThere are instances where content is not relevant or appropriate. Agenda is either lacking in detail in organizing time or discussion items.3 ptsBeginnerThere are instances where content is not relvant or appropriate. Does not include details organizing time or discussion items.0 ptsUnacceptableIt appears you are taking credit for someone else's work or ideas (partly or wholly plagiarized) or work is missing without explanation.4 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent: Agenda includes items asked for in assignment description4 ptsAdvancedIncludes heading with date, time, and location, previous meeting minutes, future items, future meeting time.3.28 ptsIntermediateThere are instances of some missing content, but missing content does not inhibit the information being shared3 ptsDevelopingThere are instances of missing content and the missing content disrupts the purpose of the agenda, making it hard to follow0 ptsUnacceptableDoes not include any elements listed on assignment instructions4 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics3 ptsAdvancedThe writing has no pattern of mechanical errors, e.g. spelling errors, transitions, punctuation, that impede understanding of the message2.46 ptsIntermediateThe writing has a pattern of minor mechanical errors, but the errors do not impede or disrupt understanding of the message2.25 ptsBeginnerThe writing has patterns of errors that often disrupt the flow of the writing or impede understanding of the message0 ptsUnacceptableNo attempt to write a mechanical error free essay was submitted3 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength of document: One page max1 ptsYesLength is appropriate for meeting the task requirements.0 ptsNoToo short or too long. It either lacks the expected detail or contains paragraphs of extraneous information.

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

W12: Writing PracticeStart AssignmentDue Saturday by 9:59am Points 15 Submitting a file upload Available after Nov 18 at 10amScientific MethodOverviewTask: Review the material and write a response to the writing prompt.Purpose: Practice and improve your professional writing skills.Instructor: Is available to answer any questions you may have. This Week: Commitment to Scientific TruthListen to this podcast episode titled “The Basement TapesLinks to an external site.” from Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell.   TaskUsing your best writing, write a few paragraphs in response to this question, "Why is humility required when conducting scientific research?".RubricWriting Practice (1)Writing Practice (1)Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMaterial responds to prompt appropriately.8 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting demonstrates the student practiced the week's skill.7 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks7 ptsTotal Points: 15

W14 Reflection: FinalStart AssignmentDue Thursday by 9:59am Points 50 Submitting a file upload File Types doc and docxOverviewTask: Write an essay.Purpose: Reflect and report on your learning and change throughout the semester. Instructor: Your instructor will grade your essay based on the rubric.InstructionsReflect on the class and your change throughout the semester.Open a new Word document and write an essay to respond to the questions below.Your personal experience:Discuss your learning progress.Were there any difficulties or successes?Were your ideas challenged?What topics were your most or least favorites?Your experience with the application assignments and your social innovation:Reflect on your category and social innovation. Can you solve this social problem?What did you learn about each topic? Explain.Your future:How will you apply social innovation in your life, career, family, or education?Ensure your essay meets the following criteria:Be specific; avoid fluff.Take your time. Although this is a personal reflection, it is also considered your final exam and will be graded on content and quality of writing.Your essay should be between 4–6 pages in length and double-spaced.Review the grading rubric below as well as the information provided on the Reflection Journal page. Make edits to your essay as needed.Save your essay.Submit your reflection essay to this assignment.RubricW14 Final Reflection RubricW14 Final Reflection RubricCriteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDifficulties and Successes10 ptsProfessionalThoughtfully discusses the difficulties and successes of your learning process throughout the semester. Includes a reflection about how your ideas changed over the course of the semester.9 ptsCollegiateDiscusses the difficulties and successes of your learning process throughout the semester. Includes information how your ideas changed over the course of the semester.8 ptsAcceptableSome discussion of the learning process throughout the semester but discussion lacks some detail.6 ptsNeeds ImprovementThe journal entry fails to address some components or nuances of the assignment.0 ptsUnacceptableThe information provided is inadequate.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Innovation Issue10 ptsProfessionalThoughtfully describes the social innovation issue worked on this semester. Explains in detail the challenges and opportunities you uncovered in your research.9 ptsCollegiateDescribes the social innovation issue worked on this semester. Explains the challenges and opportunities you uncovered in your research.8 ptsAcceptableAdequately describes the social innovation issue worked on this semester. Notes some challenges found in your research.6 ptsNeeds ImprovementSome important details about the social innovation issue and challenges are left out.0 ptsUnacceptableThe information provided is inadequate.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFuture10 ptsProfessionalThoughtfully explains how you will apply social innovation in your life going forward. Includes information for career, family, or education.9 ptsCollegiateExplains how you will apply social innovation in your life going forward.8 ptsAcceptableAdequately explains how you will apply social innovation in the future.6 ptsNeeds ImprovementImportant details about applying social innovation are not present.0 ptsUnacceptableThe information provided is inadequate.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of Learning10 ptsProfessionalShows outstanding depth of learning and engagement in chosen social innovation issue.9 ptsCollegiateShows some depth of learning and engagement in chosen social innovation issue.8 ptsAcceptableAdequate learning and engagement is seen in chosen social innovation issue.6 ptsNeeds ImprovementSome learning and engagement is seen regarding the social innovation issue.0 ptsUnacceptableThe information provided is inadequate.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, spelling, punctuation2 ptsProfessionalThe journal entry is free from grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. The format is professional and appealing.1.7 ptsCollegiate1.5 ptsAcceptable1.3 ptsNeeds Improvement0 ptsUnacceptableThe journal entry is difficult to understand due to errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Formatting is poor.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFlow and Transitions2 ptsProfessionalThe journal entry flows and transitions well.1.7 ptsCollegiate1.5 ptsAcceptable1.3 ptsNeeds Improvement0 ptsUnacceptableThe journal entry is difficult to understand due to poor flow. Transitions are non-existent.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTone2 ptsProfessionalThe journal entry uses an appropriate tone.1.7 ptsCollegiate1.5 ptsAcceptable1.3 ptsNeeds Improvement0 ptsUnacceptableThe journal entry exhibits major problems regarding tone.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVocabulary and Writing Skills2 ptsProfessionalThe journal entry is written using a college level vocabulary and exhibits excellent writing skills.1.7 ptsCollegiate1.5 ptsAcceptable1.3 ptsNeeds Improvement0 ptsUnacceptableThe journal entry exhibits major problems regarding word choice and writing skills.2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength2 ptsProfessionalThe journal entry is at least 4 pages. Maximum length is 6 pages.0 ptsUnacceptableThe journal entry does not meet the length requirement.2 ptsTotal Points: 50PreviousNext

OverviewTask: Write a professional agenda by the due date. Complete two peer reviews.Purpose: Prepare to attend a hypothetical meeting in which you will present your plan to improve your company's image through social media. Critique the work of two classmates and apply what you learn to improve your own writing.Audience: Your company's management team.ContextHaving meetings just to have meetings is a waste of precious human resources. Make meetings matter by preparing a detailed agenda, which organizes the time and discussion items to prepare attendees to participate.Draft Instructions (complete by due date)Open a new Word document and write a one-page agenda.Your agenda will be distributed to the attendees of your meeting, the company's management team.Each line should be a short, fragmented statement.Include the following items in your agenda:Heading.Date, time, and location.Previous meeting minutes (likely the original task for improving company image).Points that will be discussed with the name of presenters and the time allotted.Future items.Future meeting time.Ensure it meets the following requirements:Maximum Length: One page.

W13: Writing PracticeStart AssignmentDue Saturday by 9:59am Points 15 Submitting a file upload Available after Nov 25 at 10amScientific MethodOverviewTask: Review the material and write a response to the writing prompt.Purpose: Practice and improve your professional writing skills.Instructor: Is available to answer any questions you may have. This Week: Commitment to Scientific TruthRead the talk titled "The Pursuit of All TruthLinks to an external site." by Kevin J Worthen. President Worthen gave this talk at BYU in January 2017.TaskWrite a few paragraphs where you recount your own experiences with determining truth by study and faith in this course. How has your faith in the Savior grown by conducting your own research study?RubricWriting Practice (1)Writing Practice (1)Criteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMaterial responds to prompt appropriately.8 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting demonstrates the student practiced the week's skill.7 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks7 ptsTotal Points: 15