Milestone Assessment #4
Instructions
Milestone – For this module’s milestone, you are encouraged to submit a 1,000–1,500-word APA-style reflective essay that aligns with the module’s Course Learning Outcomes (CLO). Your essay should explain, summarize, and critically evaluate key concepts learned in this module. Additionally, provide your insights and propose solutions to address the central issues. Additionally, you are required to create a 3–5-minute reflection video summarizing the key points of your essay.
Step 1: Summarize Key Learnings Provide a concise summary of the key concepts, theories, and insights gained from this module. Highlight their relevance and impact on your understanding of the subject matter.
Step 2: Identify and Critique Key Concepts Analyze the core ideas from the module by evaluating their strengths, limitations, and real-world applications. Offer a critical perspective and discuss how these concepts relate to professional or industry challenges.
Step 3: Support with Scholarly Research Use at least three scholarly sources to strengthen your discussion. Properly integrate and cite them in APA format.
Step 4: Final Review of Your Essay Ensure your essay is clear, well-structured, and free of errors while adhering to academic writing standards.
Step 5: Create a Reflection Video Record a 3~5-minute video (PPT voiceover or recorded video) summarizing key insight. Discuss your though process, evaluate your critiques, and explore real-world applications.
Step 7: Submit Your Final Work Double-check both files before submission:
- Essay: Well-organized, properly formatted, and meeting all requirements.
- Video: Clearly articulated and aligned with your written analysis.
Complete Checklist for Submission
Did you…
- Ensure your final submission is clear, engaging, and well-structured.
- Present a compelling and logically developed analysis of the selected issue.
- Incorporate innovative solutions and critical thinking in your evaluation.
- Support your analysis with at least three scholarly sources, properly cited in APA format.
- Demonstrate a strong connection between course concepts, research findings, and proposed strategies.
- Review for clarity, coherence, and alignment with assessment criteria.
- Verify that your insights effectively address the identified problem with well-reasoned solutions.
- Ensure your reflection video concisely summarizes key findings, evaluates your logic, and proposes real-world applications.
- Double-check the accuracy of composition, adherence to APA formatting, and overall completeness before submission.
Additional Resources
Below are additional resources to aid you in the development of your product or service plan.
- Using APA when referencing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7vhZVlIND8
- https://sites.google.com/maine.edu/umpi-elearning-hub/research/apa-citation-guide
- PowerPoint Voiceover presentation
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uk4CU7uobM
- Creative Presentation Ideas
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuB7IhWZnJs
- Adding narration to PowerPoint
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxhxvg__zUQ
Submit your Work
- Your completed final assessment documents should be submitted through the Final Assessment link of your competency.
- Please note, that you can upload multiple files to the Final Assignment link.
- Make sure the files are converted to a doc, docx, ppt, pptx file. (you can share Google Doc and MS OneDrive documents from the “Choose Existing Activities” button)
- For video submission, you may use a PowerPoint voiceover (ppsx) or record a direct video (mp4, move, avi) where your face is clearly visible.
- To upload a file, click “Upload File” and choose the file(s) from your desktop: