Building on your self-reflection note, think about an area of change that you are most passionate about.
This could be in your local community, in your field of interest, in your family business or organisation, or in the world at large. This might be a social cause you’d like to explore, a new product you’d like to create, a scientific or artistic endeavour you hope to make a reality or a social impact business you’re thinking about starting. Have a conversation with at least one person who is engaged in this area.
You could look at the following segments, listed below but don’t limit yourself.
Advocacy
Community Empowerment
Creating Livelihoods
Green & Digital Innovation
Sustainable Crafts
Thinking about the workshop you attended, answer the following questions.
What is the core idea? Why is it relevant? Who’s problem/pain are you easing?
How are you looking broader at the problem/situation?
How are you looking closer at the problem/situation?
What questions do you have when you look at the problem/situation through the lens of the “beginner’s mind”?
Deliverable:
A. Professionally formatted .doc file
1. Start with completing the Changemaker Story Canvas: You can use a free visualisation tool or a mind map. Ref Template: https://images.yourstory.com/cs/wordpress/2015/09/yourstory-Changemaker-Story-Canvas-InsideArticle.pdf (Links to an external site.)
2. Complete the Target Group Focus Canvas in sub-sections of the main report doc. Ref Template: /courses/3233098/files/205359975
3. Complete the Theory of Change Framework in sub-sections of the main report doc. Ref Template: /courses/3233098/files/205360133
Report specification:
Executive summary. This is your idea’s brief synopsis.
Completed Changemaker Story Canvas inserted in the document as a .jpeg.
Section 1 – Complete the Target Group Focus Canvas in sub-sections.
Section 2 – Complete the Theory of Change Model in sub-sections.
Appendix, references, bibliography (APA 7 method).
Word count: maximum 1200 words, excluding references.
B. Video presentation of the Changemaking idea – 2min elevator pitch.
If you had only two minutes to tell your audience what they need to know: what would that sound like? This is a great way to ensure you are clear on and can articulate the story/idea you want to pitch. Presentations should give a brief overview of the idea, the vision, goals and the target group.
Submission:
1. Word file .docx (for the report, add the story canvas in the document.
2. Vimeo or Youtube link for the video pitch.
Note: This assignment will be peer-reviewed (4 peer reviews per submission). Peer Reviews appear anonymously. Only the second grader and I will be able to see the names of the student reviewers
Weighting: 30% of Total Grade
PLEASE check the Rubric below for expectations and grade distribution.
Extra info:
1. Late submissions will be penalised -10% starting 5 minutes after deadline till 48hours. Please do not submit late.
2. Plagiarism & self-plagiarism: You must have a score of 10% or less on Turnitin else I am obligated to report the submission to the AIC (Academic Integrity Committee). If it is more, the similarities must only be in the references.
3. Submission document requirements:
Your Title Page should include:
Your name,
Course and Cohort
Professor (my name!)
Title of your report
Assignment name
Date
Number of words
Your report should have page numbers
Your contents page/index should indicate all sections and sub-sections and their page numbers.
Please make sure you include screengrabs of the web pages and charts showing the analytics if any.
Appendices are optional. But if you use an appendix, make it a self-contained section, do not simply put a diagram there.
Your References page should show all the sources you have cited in the report. See the Referencing and Citation documents you did in Academic Standards in Toolbox on myCourses.
Your Bibliography page should show all the further sources you used for research but did not cite in the report.
Copying and pasting of text is strictly forbidden. If you think you need to use a direct quote, ensure it is important that we have the words of the person concerned and you must cite them appropriately. It is usually unlikely that someone needs to be quoted directly in a report of this nature, so far better that you incorporate their thoughts and ideas into your own text and contrast them with other opinions. Reference the thoughts and ideas!
Reference everything! Remember we use the APA7 system, see the PDF of notes and the links on myCourses.
Academic integrity is central to our learning. If there are still areas you need clarity on, please do read this document.
/courses/3233098/files/211332068
Rubric
Level 2 Rubric
Level 2 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance & Problem Identification – responds to the brief, applies pertinent frameworks and data, and identifies key issues and solutions effectively
25 pts
Full Marks
20 pts
Very Good
15 pts
Good
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Very Poor
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersuasiveness & Engagement – how well does your report/presentation engage and persuade the reader/audience?
25 pts
Full Marks
20 pts
Very Good
15 pts
Good
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Very Poor
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreative Output & Applied Thinking – features out-of-the-box thinking and solutions by going beyond the limits of the material covered and is able to apply concepts and solutions in other contexts
20 pts
Full Marks
16 pts
Very Good
12 pts
Good
8 pts
Poor
4 pts
Very Poor
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten & Oral Presentation
It must articulate your unique point of view/idea.
It must convey whats at stake.
It must be compelling.
It must showcase your storytelling skills
20 pts
Full Marks
16 pts
Very Good
12 pts
Good
8 pts
Inadequate
4 pts
Unacceptable
0 pts
Absent No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat requirements – follows the Report Format and Structure Guidelines established at the beginning of the course (including APA Referencing)
10 pts
Full Marks
8 pts
Very Good
6 pts
Good
4 pts
Poor
2 pts
Very Poor
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100
