commencement presentation

You skillfully used time-management to overcome the obstacles and challenges presented by other responsibilities to successfully complete your program. As a result of your hard work, you have been asked to prepare a presentation and speech to present at the commencement ceremony. Your presentation and speech should describe your journey and what you learned about your yourself as a leader. Include an experience from your first course, and share your future plans. Consider the individuals who helped you achieve this goal. Who do you want to be? This project is your story:

1. Start by preparing an outline of your story.

• • Your use of time management personally and professionally
  • Your traits of leadership
  • Your power to influence
  • Your leadership style
  • Your use ethical communication to influence

2. Prepare your written speech addressing all the topics identified in your outline. Your speech will be prepared in APA format with citations and references, as required.

• • Consider what you would like to say to your colleagues, CSU-Global faculty, friends, and family as you look back on your journey.
  • Describe who you want to be as you look forward on your journey.

  Guidelines and Options for Creating the Outline:

  1. Your outline should be prepared in Word and submitted as part of your portfolio project.

  Guidelines for the Written Speech:

  1. 750 – 1500 words required (not including Title or References pages). In double-spaced APA format. This will coincide with your Audio or Video recording allowing you 6-10 minutes for the Commencement speech.
  2. Minimum of 5 academic references (from the Library).

  Criteria	Ratings	Pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirements	60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation The Portfolio includes all three of the required components, as specified in the assignment including the Outline, Written Speech, and Video Recording. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation The Portfolio includes two of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation The Portfolio includes one of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence The Portfolio includes some of the required components, however the components are not submitted as specified in the assignment.	60.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content- Outline	60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation Outline demonstrates strong knowledge of five module topics, as specified in the assignment. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation Outline demonstrates adequate knowledge of three-four module topics, as specified in the assignment. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation Outline demonstrates fair knowledge of two-three module topics, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Outline fails to demonstrate fair knowledge of the module topics, as specified in the assignment.	60.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Synthesis and Evaluation- Written Speech	60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation Written Speech demonstrates strong synthesis and evaluation of five module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation Written Speech demonstrates adequate synthesis and evaluation of three-four module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation Written Speech demonstrates fair synthesis and evaluation of two-three module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Written Speech fails to demonstrate fair synthesis and evaluation of the module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment.	60.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Synthesis and Evaluation – Video Recording	60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation Video Recording demonstrates strong synthesis and evaluation of five module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation Video Recording demonstrates adequate synthesis and evaluation of three-four module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation Video Recording demonstrates fair synthesis and evaluation of two-three module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Video Recording fails to demonstrate fair synthesis and evaluation of the module topics outlined, as specified in the assignment.	60.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Sources – Choice and Integration	60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation Cites and integrates at least five credible sources as specified in the assignment. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation Cites and integrates at least four credible sources as specified in the assignment. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation Cites and integrates at least three credible sources as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Cites and integrates less than three credible sources as specified in the assignment.	60.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization	40.0 to >32.0 pts Meets Expectation Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format. Conforms to project requirements for each of the four components, as specified in the assignment. 32.0 to >24.0 pts Approaches Expectation Project is organized, adequately written, and in proper format. Conforms to most of the project requirements, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >16.0 pts Below Expectation Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper format. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements, as specified in the assignment. 16.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Project is not well organized or well written and is not in proper format. Does not conform to project requirements, as specified in the assignment.	40.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Style	30.0 to >24.0 pts Meets Expectation Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments. 24.0 to >18.0 pts Approaches Expectation Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing. 18.0 to >12.0 pts Below Expectation Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling; does not meet program expectations. 12.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.	30.0 pts
  This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates proper use of APA style	30.0 to >24.0 pts Meets Expectation Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than one significant error. 24.0 to >18.0 pts Approaches Expectation Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than two to three significant errors. 18.0 to >12.0 pts Below Expectation Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with four to five significant errors. 12.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with more than five significant errors.	30.0 pts