Elevator Pitch Grading Guide ENT/588 Version 2 2 Elevator Pitch Grading Guide ENT/588 Version 2 Special Topics: Innovation and Design Copyright Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Individual Assignment: Elevator Pitch Purpose of Assignment Competition for jobs in today’s business world is fierce. To set yourself apart from the competition, it is important to learn how to identify the specific strengths and skills prospective investors need and want. Developing a personal brand allows you to clearly communicate what makes you unique and different from other businesses and is essential for the advancement of your business. Grading Guide Content Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: Explain your skills and area of expertise. Explain your greatest strengths. Describe the goals you have for your business. Explain why you want to pursue a business in this area. Describe your unique selling principle. The outline is 350 words in length. Total Available Total Earned 2 #/X Writing Guidelines Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Total Available Total Earned 1 #/X Assignment Total # 3 #/X Additional comments: Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Explanation YOUR WORLD PROJECT 100 points Page 1of 7 Much of what makes Geography exciting and relevant is the fact that the “field” surrounds us: our bodies, homes, neighborhoods, cities, States, countries, and even the virtual world, each form spaces, places and landscapes that we read, analyze and shape. This assignment gives you the opportunity to investigate the places and spaces that make up your world. In so doing you will continue to apply the spatial perspective, ask Geographic questions and incorporate other things you’ve learned. Important Considerations PLAN This assignment CANNOT be completed at the last minute. If you procrastinate, you will be unduly ...

1. Elevator Pitch Grading Guide
ENT/588 Version 2
2
Elevator Pitch Grading Guide
ENT/588 Version 2
Special Topics: Innovation and Design

2. Copyright
Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo
Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. All other company and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply
endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.
Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial
standards and practices.
Individual Assignment: Elevator Pitch
Purpose of Assignment
Competition for jobs in today’s business world is fierce. To set
yourself apart from the competition, it is important to learn how
to identify the specific strengths and skills prospective investors
need and want. Developing a personal brand allows you to
clearly communicate what makes you unique and different from
other businesses and is essential for the advancement of your
business.

3. Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
Explain your skills and area of expertise.
Explain your greatest strengths.
Describe the goals you have for your business.
Explain why you want to pursue a business in this area.
Describe your unique selling principle.

4. The outline is 350 words in length.
Total Available
Total Earned
2
#/X
Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page,
and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting
guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a
reference page.

5. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and
maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and
punctuation.
Total Available
Total Earned
1
#/X
Assignment Total
#
3
#/X
Additional comments:

6. Copyright © 2017 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Explanation
YOUR WORLD PROJECT
100 points
Page 1of 7
Much of what makes Geography exciting and relevant is the fact
that the “field” surrounds us: our bodies, homes, neighborhoods,
cities, States, countries, and even the virtual world, each form
spaces, places and landscapes that we read, analyze and shape.
This assignment gives you the opportunity to investigate the
places and spaces that make up your world. In so doing you will
continue to apply the spatial perspective, ask Geographic
questions and incorporate other things you’ve learned.
Important Considerations
PLAN This assignment CANNOT be completed at the last
minute. If you procrastinate, you will be unduly stressed and
your work quality will be affected.
SHOW YOUR THINKING WORK There are NO right or wrong
answers. I am looking for your effort at observation, showing
what you have learned, and critical thinking. If some of your
answers are that you did not see, then explain what you could
have seen or attempt to explain the absence.

7. Overview
You will be completing an activity from each of the three
categories for this project.
The three categories are:
1. Get Out: in this category, you will be asked to “get out‟ into
the field to experience and practice Geography (as places or
spaces).
2. Get Critical: in this category, you will select some media
(article, audio or video) that portrays a Geographic or current
event issue, and you will critically analyze that media by
discussing terms and concepts from the course.
3. Get Virtual: in this category, you will explore the virtual
world and contemplate the effects of globalization on how you
access virtual worlds, what of those worlds you do or do not
see, and what experiences those places have with globalization
processes.
For each activity, you will select your own experience (field,
media and virtual world) and then complete a written response
to the category-specific prompt (see next page).
Activity Directions
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
Select one activity option from each of following categories.
Read the related prompt before you start.
Category One: “GET OUT”
· Go out and have dinner at an ethnic food restaurant. Some
where you’ve never been!
· Make a trip to a local Geography-related
museum or botanical garden.
· Take a hike and visit a nature center.
· Field Landscape Collage: pick a landscape, take
6 photographs and describe details in captions.

8. Category Two: “Get Critical”
· Select a Geography-related article that is interesting to you (it
must be over a full page when print previewed).
· Comparing perspectives: find a Geography- related issue and
find two different (cultural, political or economic) perspectives
on that issue.
· Read the first chapter of a non-fiction, Geography-related
book.
· Watch a documentary related to physical or human geography.
Category Three: “GET VIRTUAL”
· Virtual Landscape Collage: pick a place you are unfamiliar
with; find 6 online images, carefully reference the source and
write detailed captions.
· Review an online exhibit related to physical or human
geography.
· Virtual Field Trip: find a virtual field trip for location(s)
you’ve never been to before.
· Cultural Products Collage: pick a country you are unfamiliar
with; find examples of cultural artifacts, traditional or modern,
multimedia or photos (music, art, pottery, dance, clothing,
language, literature/poetry, food, customs, etc.)
PROMPTS
Respond to all parts of prompt (numbers); each part in its own
complete paragraph. You will have three paragraphs for each
activity response.
1. Briefly introduce the activity: what did you do? Do a little
research on the place you‟ll be visiting. Describe what you
found and reference where you found it. No quoting; in your
own words.
2. What was your experience like? What could you connect to
our class?
3. What spatial perspective questions did you have? Were you
able to find answers?
1. Provide an in your own words summary of the important

9. points.
2. What has to do with Geography? Include terms from class,
with in your own words explanations.
3. For last paragraph, choose from…
a) What were your reactions to what you‟ve read/watched?
Describe and detail at least two reactions/thoughts.
b) What consequences can you identify or future predictions can
you make? Describe and detail at least two.
1. Briefly introduce the activity: what did you do? Where did it
virtually take you? Why did you select it?
2. What does it have to do with Geography? What could you
connect to our class? What spatial perspective questions did you
have? Were you able to find answers?
3. Reflect on our early discussions of globalization and global
communications technology. What do you think of the
experience of connecting to the world virtually? Beneficial or
not? What about the places you visited, are they accurately
represented? Do they get the same access to your world?
You can find more specific suggested activities on the last page
if you’re having trouble with this list.
In your responses, you are expected to think critically. You are
expected to know what that means, so review these sources
What is Critical Thinking? and Critical Thinking: Where to
Begin.
After you’ve completed all your activities, then you’re ready to
move on.
Guidelines: Formatting and Requirements
1. Formatting and organization
· All written portions should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point
font.
· Use complete sentences and paragraphs.
· Proper citations used. Source, Author, Date and URL.

10. · No plagiarism, only in your own words.
2. Submission requirements
· Hard copy of activity response. Double-sided preferred,
stapled. Name in top-left.
· Presentation Visual (if digital, upload to Canvas)
Point Breakdown
1.
Activity and Response
= 80 points
2.
Guidelines
= 20 points
Total = 100 points
Scoring Rubric
Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following
rubric. Actual points will be determined from the pattern of this
rubric combined with my evaluation of the content and
guidelines.
TIP: Use this rubric before you submit your project activity
responses. If your final score on the project doesn’t align with
that self-assessment, check with me.
Unacceptable
Needs Work
Competent
Excellent
1. “Get Out” Activity and Response

11. Response answers all parts of the prompt.
Responses demonstrate course material and critical thinking.
2. “Critical Media” Activity and Response
Response answers all parts of the prompt.
Responses demonstrate course material and critical thinking.
3. “Get Virtual” Activity and Response
Response answers all parts of the prompt.
Responses demonstrate course material and critical thinking.

12. GUIDELINES
All parts are completed.
All guidelines and submission requirements are met.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY EXAMPLES
These suggested activities are not the only options available to
you. Use course topics, concepts and terms as inspiration on
your quest to find your own activities and sources. If you find

13. something awesome, share on Canvas!
This list of activities is not a replacement for the project
directions. Make sure you carefully read those directions and
before you set out on any of these activities. Recall from the
directions, that you are required to select one activity from one
of following categories.
For this summer choose one of the activities to perform.
y O “GET OUT
· “Little Arabia” on Brookhurst Street between Crescent and
Ball in Anaheim.
· “Little India” on Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd and South
Streets in Artesia.
· “Little Saigon” along Bolsa between 405 and 22 fwys in
Westminster
· “Little Ethiopia” on Fairfax between Olympic and Pico in Los
Angeles
· “Little Tokyo” between 1st and 2nd streets, Central Ave and
San Pedro St in Downtown LA
· Check these for other areas… the only limitation is your time,
money/gas!
· Enclaves of Southern California: provides locations for many
cultural neighborhoods in Socal
· Walking Guides of LA sites:
http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/fieldguides/walking/
· Walking (guided) tours of Orange County:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best- walking-tours-in-
orange-county/
· Research source for self-guided tours around OC (not all are
good): http://www.zerve.com/d/orange-county/self-guided-tours
· You can find some articles that introduce you to some
interesting sites in/around LA, read the article and then visit:
KCET DeparturesandConfluence(about revitalizing the LA
River)
Go out and have dinner at an ethnic food restaurant you’ve

14. never had before.
· Ideally, you will want to find locations that are independently-
or family- owned (that means no chains, no food courts and no
fast food).
· Search these terms on Google Maps or Yelp for locations of
“ethnic food” restaurants near you:
· Indian
· Pakistani
· Persian
· Ethiopian
· Kenyan
· Mediterranean
· Moroccan
· Peruvian
·
Cuban
· Caribbean
· Spanish Tapas
· Vietnamese/Phở
· Korean “Hot Pot”
· Thai
· Filipino
· Japanese Ramen
Make a trip to a local Geography-related museum or botanical
garden.
· Museums
· Museum of Natural History in Los Angles
· Chinese American Museum in LA Pueblo SHP (across from
Union Station)
· Japanese American National Museum
· Science and Learning Center (SLC) at CSULB
· Centro Salud es Cultura(CSULB Latino Health Institute) in
Downtown LB
· Arboretums or Gardens:

15. · Fullerton Arboretum
· Los Angeles County Botanical Garden
· Huntington Gardens
· Rancho Santiago Botanical Garden in Claremont
Take a hike and visit a nature center or habitat.
· Nature centers
· El Dorado Park in Long Beach
· Oak Canyon in Anaheim Hills
· Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve
· Bolsa Chica Nature Conservancy Interpretive Center
· Santa Ana River Trail(no nature/interpretive center)
·
Zoo Habitats
· Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
· Santa Ana Zoo
· Los Angeles Zoo
y Tw
T
ED A”
Select a Geography-related article that is interesting to you (it
must be over a full page when print previewed).
· Check out my Pinterest pagefor board-after-board of
Geography articles.
· An interactive is a new format for communicating multi-media
news, check out these as alternatives to just black-and-white
text articles (make sure you read, watch, listen and view
everything):
· Council on Foreign Relations topic interactives(includes a
couple of interesting topics)
· Our Walled Worldby The Guardian (interactive covers walls
all over the world)

16. · Guardian Interactive Guides(more from the Guardian covering
a wide breadth of topics; remember focus on Geography-related
topics)
· New York Times list of 2013 Interactive Stories
· Borderland: Dispatches from the U.S.-Mexico BoundaryNPR
(audio, articles and slideshows)
Comparing perspectives: find a Geography-related issue and
find two different (cultural, political or economic) perspectives
on that issue.
· Economist Debates: economist.com/debate
· New York Times Room for Debate:
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate
· Procon.org
· Debate.org
Read the first chapter of a non-fiction, Geography-related book.
· Go to Amazon or Google Books and search for “Geography.”
You should be able to read the first chapter of the book for free!
· Ask me, I‟ve got tons of great Geography books.
Watch a documentary related to physical or human geography.
· Journeyman Documentaries(most are paid rentals and shorts
are free).
· CosmoLearning Geography Documentaries(links to other sites,
but most I clicked on were free).
· SnagFilmsorCulture Unplugged(are mostly free players, but
some are paid).
· Documentary Educational Resources (DER)provides a great
list of films by place, but you‟ll probably want to do a YouTube
search for the title to see if you can get a free version.
y T
“GET V TU
Virtual Landscape Collage: pick a landscape from a place you
are unfamiliar, find images online,
carefully reference the source and describe in captions.

17. · Make sure you are selecting images for both physical and
human geographies. Aim for at least 6 photos (3 physical
landscapes and 3 human landscapes).
Review an online exhibit or virtual field trip related to physical
or human geography.
· Ten of the Best Virtual Field Trips
· Orange Public Library and History Center Digital Collection
· OCThen, Orange County Memories: articles and digital
exhibits
· Oakland Museum of California
· CSUF Desert Studies Center: virtual tours and exhibits
· Geocube
· Google Cultural Institute
Smithsonian Panoramic Virtual Tour; Insidethe White House:
Interactive Tour
· Oxford University Museum of Natural History Panoramic
Virtual Tour
· Virtual Museum of Iraq;UAE Interact Virtual Museum
· The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts
· Virtual Tour of Rio de Janeiro
· Walk through the Forest (use in Chrome)
Calculate your impact consider the implications. This option
can qualify for Category Three: “Get Virtual,” but you will need
to respond to the following prompt instead.
· “Footprint” Assessments
· Personal ecological footprint
· Modern Slavery footprint
· PROMPT
1. Briefly introduce the impact activity: what did you do? Why
did you select it?
2. What does it have to do with Geography? What could you
connect to our class? What spatial perspective questions did you
have? Were you able to find answers?

18. 3. Reflect on our early discussions of globalization. How does
this „footprint‟ assessment help you to think about your
„global‟ impact? What changes can you do to affect the size of
your „footprint‟?