assignment 11

A title and a references page.  Four pages are the body of work.  APA format applies.

· The body should follow this exact outline.  

· Part 1 – Identify your chosen innovation to discuss.   It may be a historical product, a current technology product, or a process. 

· Part 2– Identify, from your research, the innovation “TYPE(s)” that were used by the innovator(s).  For your guideline, you may use the “types” discussed in the lecture document.   These would be Disruptive, Sustaining, Research, or Breakthrough.  Identify WHY you have chosen the type(s) that you have chosen. 

· Part 3 – Identify, from your research, the innovation “SKILLS(s)” that were used by the innovator(s).  For your guideline, you may use the “skills” discussed in the lecture document.   These would be Associative Thinking, Networking, Questioning, Experimenting, and Observation.  Note how associative thinking “drags” all others behind it. 

· Part 4 - Identify the "creation category" either cultural creation or commercial creation and provide reasoning for your choice. 

· Part 5 – Wrap up the document with a summary paragraph on your learning perspective of the topic. 

APA formatting guidelines must be met.   The innovation paper will follow this guideline.  The paper will begin with a brief discussion of the innovation chosen.  The paper will then discuss what innovation types are evident.  Innovation types will be discussed in the lecture, supplemental reading, and Socratic seminar.   Key to the paper is to apply critical thinking to "why" the student chose the type.  The paper will then discuss the innovation skills that were used in developing the innovation.  Key to the paper is to apply critical thinking to "why" the student chose the skill.  These will also be discussed in the lecture, supplemental reading, and Socratic seminar.

Formatting	Novice - Non APA, poor formatting, non original writing, cut / paste evidence, line spacing, and font issues. 0points Competent- APA formatted but missing references. 2points Proficient - APA format with references. 4points
Grammar	Novice -10 or more grammar errors including spelling, usage, phrasing, or capitalization. 0points Competent -5-9 grammar errors including spelling, usage, phrasing, or capitalization. 2points Proficient -0-4 grammar errors including spelling, usage, phrasing, or capitalization. 3points
Types identified and explained	Novice -Too much of the paper written on the innovation and no mention of the types or critical thinking as to why 0points Competent -Types discussed but no explanation as to why. 3points Proficient -Types and why fully discussed. 5points
Skills identified and explained	Novice -Too much of the paper written on the innovation and no mention of the skills and and critical thinking as to why. 0points Competent -Skills discussed but no explanation as to why. 3points Proficient -Skills and why fully discussed 5points
Creation Category Identified and Explained	Novice - Not Included 0points Included but not explained 2points Included and explained 3points

Sites Reference:

https://hbr.org/2009/12/the-innovators-dna

https://www.slideshare.net/sniukas/the-innovation-map-a-framework-for-defining-innovation-outcomes

http://customerthink.com/innovation_essentials_10_basic_principles_of_innovation_everyone_should_know/