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Unit 5 Assignment 1: Details and Rubric

Action Research Plan – Evaluation Model Action Plan PowerPoint Presentation

In this Assignment, you will be assessed on the following outcome:

GM505-3: Examine action research as a method of improving organizations.

Assignment Instructions

One of the challenges of action research is how to create fresh, imaginative ways to capture and

present information. This Assignment involves formulating an evaluati on model; one that shows

clearly how to develop an evaluation system when a project is being planned. There is no

requirement in this Assignment to apply an example to your model; instead you may assume you are

creating a model action plan that will likely meet the needs of any project and it should include an

"evaluation" within each phase (Look, Think, and Act) of the Action Research process.

For a project’s outcome to be successful you must have a good plan and a focus on creating a team

that is motivated and capable, one that is willing to be organized, follow the rules, and create

fellowship with each other. Including evaluation throughout the action research project cements

ongoing understanding of expectations.

Your objective is to create a presentation that engages the "audience" because the presentation is

attractive, and places most of the interpretive process on those receiving the data. When creating

your PowerPoint presentation, investigate and apply best practices in presen ting information.

The expectation is that you will formulate your own Model Action Plan for Evaluation Results and not

copy someone else’s. Basically, you are addressing the following question when creating an

evaluation model for each and every phase of Look, Think, and Act: "Is what I am doing now going to

be worth my effort when I arrive at the end and look back at the entire project?"

The Stringer text, Chapter 6, pp. 182–183 and Chap. 7, pp. 204–206 has some information regarding

evaluation. Use the Library and outside sources to find relevant quality sources to support your

evaluation action plan.

Use the following outline:

Slide 1 – Title Slide (include the same content you would include on the title page of a W ord

document)

Slide 2 – Table of Contents

Slide 3 – Introduction

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Slide 4 – Evaluation Model for “Look” phase

Slide 5 – Evaluation Model for “Think” phase

Slide 6 – Evaluation Model for “Act” phase

Slide 7 – Summary

Slide 8 – References

Criteria:

● The presentation should be a minimum of 8 slides.

● Each slide is required to also include a script of what would be said at that point in the

presentation.

● The slides should be easy to read.

● The introduction slide should clearly articulate the purpose of the presentation and why it is of

value to your client.

● Be sure to include a call to action accompanied by a motivational slide that would incline the

client to act positively upon your recommendations.

● The presentation should have a minimum of four academically credible sources in addition to

the course materials. Your sources should follow proper APA format. Refer to the Academic

Tools tab to gain information related to W riting Support. The Writing Center will provide you

with helpful tips on writing, citing, and referencing using the APA style of writing. ● Review the Rubric below to ensure all points have been captured in the presentation.

Directions for Submitting Your Assignment:

Submit your PowerPoint presentation to the Unit 5: Assignment 1: Action Research Project –

Evaluation Model Dropbox by midnight ET Tuesday of this unit.

GM505 Unit 5: Assignment 1: Action Research Project – Evaluation Model PowerPoint

Presentation

Content and Analysis Possible

Points

Points

Earned

Title slide, table of content slide, and an introduction slide. 4

Created a slide to discuss the Evaluation Model for the “Look” phase. 8

Created a slide to discuss the Evaluation Model for the “Think”

phase. 8

Created a slide to discuss the Evaluation Model for the “Act” phase. 8

Included a Summary slide that examines Action Research as a

method of improving organizations and people. 16

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Applied information from the Stringer textbook and additional

resources supporting the evaluation action plan. 8

Included elaborative narration in the notes area that supports each

slide of the PowerPoint presentation. 8

Writing Skills

Composition, grammar, clarity, and APA 6 th style and formatting. 15

LATE Paper Deduction -X

Total Points Earned 75

Grade/Percentage Earned 100%