Running head: Self – Assessment 1 Self – Assessment 4 Self – Assessment Akshay Puralkar NEC Leadership & Change in Org October 18, 2019 My score was 70 which was excellent despite a few weaknesses in other areas that I need to work on. The areas that I scored well include self-confidence, positive attitude and outlook, being a good role model and motivating people to deliver the vision. On the contrary the first area where I performed poorly was emotional intelligence a concept which identifies some specific kind of human talent, character and soft or communication skills. Learning how to develop empathy is vital to developing emotional intelligence which should be learnt through effective communication to acquire the perspective of the person being spoken to (Helsing & Howell, 2016). Another essential aspect that I did not perform well in leadership was having the ability to formulate a strong and compelling vision of the future which critical in inspiring the people that I lead. To ensure this aspect is accomplished, I need a thorough background knowledge about the area that I am operating in. The strategic analysis methods are essential in obtaining the major insights required into the environment that I operate in. The tolls help me face and point out the available options through use of prioritization skills which are important in making decisions and crafting a compelling story of the vision through use of persuasion. A different are that I need to improve is management of performance using effective methods. This skill is useful in reducing uncertainty which is useful when it comes to dealing with challenges related to performance positively. This aspect requires team members to have a clear understanding of the present rules, engage in the rule making process and ensure that their expectations are in accordance to the available resources or support, which enhances fair and consistent treatment when leading (Ramchunder & Martins, 2017). Another leadership skill that needs improvement is provision of stimulation and support at work. I need to develop the ability of giving out challenging and interesting work as I support the efforts necessary for the employees to perform their level best. Assigning the tasks based on the employees’ skill set is a major aspect that helps them to grow over time. Additionally, this element involves emotional support and will be developed using the Blake mouton managerial grid that is essential in balancing between productivity and people (Northouse, 2015). The first area where I performed well was self-confidence. This course has taught me on how to master significant situations by understanding myself to build self-confidence. Self-realization has enabled me to make the most out of my weaknesses and strengths. I also learnt through the survey that I have a positive outlook and attitude. This course has also taught me to develop a stronger sense of balance and how to recognize the ...

1. Running head: Self – Assessment 1
Self – Assessment 4
Self – Assessment
Akshay Puralkar
NEC
Leadership & Change in Org
October 18, 2019
My score was 70 which was excellent despite a few weaknesses
in other areas that I need to work on. The areas that I scored
well include self-confidence, positive attitude and outlook,
being a good role model and motivating people to deliver the
vision. On the contrary the first area where I performed poorly
was emotional intelligence a concept which identifies some
specific kind of human talent, character and soft or
communication skills. Learning how to develop empathy is
vital to developing emotional intelligence which should be
learnt through effective communication to acquire the
perspective of the person being spoken to (Helsing & Howell,
2016). Another essential aspect that I did not perform well in

2. leadership was having the ability to formulate a strong and
compelling vision of the future which critical in inspiring the
people that I lead. To ensure this aspect is accomplished, I need
a thorough background knowledge about the area that I am
operating in. The strategic analysis methods are essential in
obtaining the major insights required into the environment that I
operate in. The tolls help me face and point out the available
options through use of prioritization skills which are important
in making decisions and crafting a compelling story of the
vision through use of persuasion.
A different are that I need to improve is management of
performance using effective methods. This skill is useful in
reducing uncertainty which is useful when it comes to dealing
with challenges related to performance positively. This aspect
requires team members to have a clear understanding of the
present rules, engage in the rule making process and ensure that
their expectations are in accordance to the available resources
or support, which enhances fair and consistent treatment when
leading (Ramchunder & Martins, 2017). Another leadership
skill that needs improvement is provision of stimulation and
support at work. I need to develop the ability of giving out
challenging and interesting work as I support the efforts
necessary for the employees to perform their level best.
Assigning the tasks based on the employees’ skill set is a major
aspect that helps them to grow over time. Additionally, this
element involves emotional support and will be developed using
the Blake mouton managerial grid that is essential in balancing
between productivity and people (Northouse, 2015).
The first area where I performed well was self-confidence. This
course has taught me on how to master significant situations by
understanding myself to build self-confidence. Self-realization
has enabled me to make the most out of my weaknesses and
strengths. I also learnt through the survey that I have a positive
outlook and attitude. This course has also taught me to develop
a stronger sense of balance and how to recognize the fact that
setbacks and challenges occur but then having a positive mind

3. set on dealing with the issue is key in ensuring final success. I
also learnt through the survey of Transformational leadership
skills including motivation as an important factor in delivering
vision. Having the ability to convince others to accept the goals
that have been laid, putting emphasis on team work is a skill
that enables people to achieve great success (Rubens & Leah,
2018). Another skill I learnt was being a good role model to
others through integrity and being trusted. Upholding the vision
and being in action is important in ensuring the success of the
entire team. People get inspired because as a role model it
means I am worthy of my authority and power.
References
Helsing, D., & Howell, A. (2016). Understanding leadership
from the inside out: Assessing leadership potential using
constructive-developmental theory. Journal of Management
Inquiry, 23(2), 186-204.
Mind Tools Content Team, (2019) How good are your
leadership skills? Retrieved from:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_50.htm
Northouse, P. G. (2015). Introduction to leadership: Concepts
and practice. Sage.
Ramchunder, Y., & Martins, N. (2017). The role of self-
efficacy, emotional intelligence and leadership style as
attributes of leadership effectiveness. SA Journal of Industrial
Psychology, 40(1), 01-11.
Rubens, A., Schoenfeld, G. A., Schaffer, B. S., & Leah, J. S.
(2018). Self-awareness and leadership: Developing an
individual strategic professional development plan in an MBA
leadership course. The International Journal of
Management Education, 16(1), 1-13.
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4. Amal Almutairi
Dr. Andrew Hatchett
Health Behavior Change
11.19.19
Actionable engagement
The actionable plan I intend to accomplish is to conduct reliable
public communication that would influence the adoption in
better ways of life through improving their cognitive ability.
Through educating the members of the public on the effective
means that could develop their skills and competence while
conducting various tasks in their routine lives as well as
establishing ways of taking advantage of the available
opportunities (InZhao & Xiangyu, pg. 950). Mental health is an
essential aspect in both economic and social livelihood since
individuals are able to conduct economic activities effectively
as well as relate well with other individuals. Moreover, the
conditions of individual mental performance can be affected by
the external aspects such as drug abuse and environmental
aspects in the society. This paper will effectively reveal an
effective method that will improve the cognitive ability of
individuals through mass education programs.
Mental health stipulates how an individual performs duties as
well as embrace the available opportunities at his disposal.
Without the relevant cognitive perceptions, one would not
appreciate the social and economic activities one could invest
time. Through facilitating mass education programs that enable
the members of the public to realize their capability and skills
that unlock their un-active potential. Further, informing the
public on possible issues that would hinder their cognitive
ability from effectively conducting constructive activities such
as drug use, ignorance, and negligence. Developing measures
that would enhance the information held by the public on the
impacts of positive cognitive aspects will facilitate the proper
performance of critical activities (Milleret-Raffort & Françoise,
pg. 68). Approaches such as educating the masses through mass
media and social media platforms will effectively curb the

5. habits that inhibit effective cognitive capability. Since
competence and development of skills in various fields are
determined by the cognitive health one has to facilitate proper
mental health among the members of the public would enhance
the quality of life. For instance, to ensure proper employee
performance in an organization, the management should
enhance positive mental health that will enable them to
concentrate on the delegated duties effectively. Though, family
issues affect the performance of the employees through
educating the employees on how to separate the work and
family as well as advising them on the potential institutions
they could seek family issues help would effectively develop
their capability.
Further, through organizing seminars that address the various
challenges that the society encounters while on the daily lives
as well as motivate them to realize cognitive capability
("Associations Between Academic Burnout and Social-
Cognitive Factors'' nd). Again, advocating for the establishment
of the counseling programs and influencing governmental
projects aimed at improving the previously marginalized groups
in the various communities would effectively improve the
economical production of once poor individuals. Though public
awareness programs could address various issues affecting the
cognitive ability of the members of public financial facilitation
towards such programs can pose an inevitable problem.
Moreover, the possibility of participants to cooperate with the
established approaches could be a challenge to effectively
address the eminent cognitive issues in society. The
governmental decision making on projects possible to be put up
in a certain society is time-consuming thus would fail to address
the eminent issues within the necessary time.
In conclusion, it is essential to realize the potential of cognitive
ability within members of the public since, through self-
awareness, individuals can participate actively in the socio-
economic programs in society. Further, establishing public
awareness programs would avail necessary information on the

6. importance of cognitive ability. Finally, eminent challenges in
performing such public awareness programs could inhibit the
proper establishment of the relevant programs.
Works Cited
"Associations Between Academic Burnout And Social-Cognitive
Factors: Does General Cognitive Ability Matter?" 2019.
InZhao, Xiangyu. "The Influence of Shadow Education on
Cognitive Ability and Non-Cognitive Ability." Modern
Economy, vol. 10, no. 03, 2019, pp. 945-961.
Milleret-Raffort, Françoise. "Social and Cultural Aspects of
Pragmatic Development." Acquiring Pragmatics, 2014, pp. 61-
78.
Actionable engagement
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7. Introduction
This actionable plan focuses on mass education programs
Aim of the actionable plan
To conduct reliable public communication that would influence
the adoption of better ways of life.
Develop people’s skills and competence while conducting
various tasks in their routine lives.
Help the public establish ways of taking advantage of the
available opportunities.
This plan intends to develop a reliable public communication
that will improve people’s cognitive ability, with the aim of
influencing them to develop other life skills and competencies
that would help them lead a better life and take advantage of the
available opportunities (InZhao & Xiangyu, pg. 950).
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Issues to be addressed
The mass education program will;
Inform the public on the issues which may negatively impact
their cognitive abilities such as drug use, ignorance, and
negligence.
Focus on developing measures that would enhance the
information held by the public to facilitate the proper
performance of critical activities (Milleret-Raffort & Françoise,
pg. 68)
Help members of the public unlock their un-active potential.
This plan will inform the public on possible issues that would
hinder their cognitive ability from effectively conducting
constructive activities such as drug use, ignorance, and
negligence. For example, the plan will promote the creation of

8. better working environment with the aim of facilitating proper
mental health among the employees since this affects their
performance and their ability to concentrate on the delegated
duties effectively.
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Approaches to address challenges which might affect the plan
Organizing seminars
Advocating for counseling programs
Mass media and Social media platforms
Educating the masses through mass media and social media
platforms will effectively curb the habits that inhibit effective
cognitive capability.
organizing seminars that address the various challenges that the
society encounters while on the daily lives as well as motivate
them to realize cognitive capability ("Associations Between
Academic Burnout And Social-Cognitive Factors'' nd).
Advocating for the establishment of the counseling programs
and influencing governmental projects aimed at improving the
previously marginalized groups in the various communities
would effectively improve the economical production of once
poor individuals.
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Conclusion
Mass education programs should:
Promote public participation
Emphasize on the importance of cognitive ability.
Address challenges which can inhibit proper establishment of
relevant programs.

9. In conclusion, it is essential to realize the potential of cognitive
ability within members of the public since, through self-
awareness, individuals can participate actively in the socio-
economic programs in society. Further, establishing public
awareness programs would avail necessary information on the
importance of cognitive ability.
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References
"Associations Between Academic Burnout And Social-Cognitive
Factors: Does General Cognitive Ability Matter?" 2019.
InZhao, Xiangyu. "The Influence of Shadow Education on
Cognitive Ability and Non-Cognitive Ability." Modern
Economy, vol. 10, no. 03, 2019, pp. 945-961.
Milleret-Raffort, Françoise. "Social and Cultural Aspects of
Pragmatic Development." Acquiring Pragmatics, 2014, pp. 61-
78.
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Social Cognitive Theory
Physical wellness is mostly associated with the absence of
diseases. It pertains to the wellness of both the body and the
mind.
Some of the dimensions by which physical health is gauged
include the abandonment of bad behaviors such as drinking,
smoking, adopting exercises and proper weight control (Stults
et. al. 85).
Negative behaviors such as drug and substance abuse not only

10. harms the individual but also the society at large.
Physical Dimensions of Wellness:
Effects of Unhealthy Behavior
Unhealthy behaviors predisposes one to infections such as
respiratory illnesses, HIV/AIDS, some types of cancer and
hepatitis C.
It hinders the normal functioning of the brain and interferes
with some of its major functions
A damaged brain subsequently leads to self-destructive
behaviors, depression, hopelessness, anger, loss of control and
the development of mental disorders (Brown, Cassandra L. et al.
840)
Impact of Drug Abuse on Society
Increased criminal activities
Increased burden on medical and other social services
Unused opportunities and limited capacity to engage in
productive economic activity.
Recommendations
People should quit alcohol abuse and participate in social
activities in order to prevent them from engaging in criminal
behavior.
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ii. Frequent exercise can reduce the chances of developing
lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular infections.
Strength of Recommendations

11. Quitting habits such as alcohol and drug abuse will not only
benefit the individual but also the society at large (Bandura
617). It will lead to increased social awareness and reduced
crime.
A Diagrammatic Illustration of the Benefits of Exercise
Regular exercise sheds off body weight and reduces the chances
of an individual suffering from cardiovascular infections and
other lifestyle. These are diseases such as diabetes. These
recommendations will be successful since they will reduce the
burden on healthcare services by drug addicts as well as enable
them lead healthy lives.
Challenges Faced When Implementing Recommendations
Lack of adequate participation from some of the alcohol addicts
due to the lack of knowledge.
Slow uptake of habits such as walking, cycling and other forms
of exercise.
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References:
Bandura, Albert. Social foundations of thought and action: a
social cognitive theory. Prentice-Hall, 1986, p. 617.
Brown, Cassandra L. et al. “Cognitive activity mediates the
association between social activity and cognitive performance:
A longitudinal study.” Psychology and aging vol. 31,8 (2016):
831-846. doi:10.1037/pag0000134
Stults-Kolehmainen, Matthew A, and Rajita Sinha. “The effects
of stress on physical activity and exercise.” Sports medicine
(Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 44,1 (2014): 81-121. doi:10.1007/s40279-

12. 013-0090-5
References:
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Amal Almutairi
Dr. Andrew Hatchett
Milestone Two
9.30.2019
Physical Dimensions of Health within Social Cognitive Theory
The physical health of a person depends on such factors as
physical development predetermined by heredity, physical
fitness, which determines the body’s ability to exercise, as well
as adaptive reserves that provide mobilization of the body when
adapting to external environmental conditions. Physical
dimensions of health are interdependent with mental and
emotional health, which characterize the adequacy of behavior
and the ability of the human body to function optimally in
complex or changing conditions. In addition, physical health
directly depends on socio-cultural factors, including income
level, education, choice of social environment, and behavioral
pattern in relation to health (Neely-Prado, Alejandra et al.).
These factors provide access to quality medical services,
literacy and interest in maintaining physical and mental health.
Given the complex nature of health, the development of skills to
strengthen and maintain physical health becomes the basis of
general human health. Development of behavioral skills aimed
at increase of physical activity directly impacts on quality of
life and general wellbeing of people. Adequate and reasonable
level of physical activity allows maintaining optimal
functioning of organism including mental and emotional health.
For example, indicators of physical health such as blood
pressure and immune response affect the emotional well-being
of the individual, coupled with an active social life and the

13. ability more effectively to overcome stress in everyday life. In
turn, positive social contacts (support of family, friends, and
community) provide a powerful motivation to maintain health
and overcome the challenges associated with changing
environmental conditions, stress and poor physical health
(Stults-Kolehmainen & Rajita).
The elements forming physical health are interconnected with
internal environment that determines physical, mental and
emotional adaptive abilities of the person. External environment
provides conditions for effective maintaining of health or
opposite creates barriers to health saving. However, situations
influencing internal and external environments in high degree
depends on behavioral pattern. For example, the person can
avoid some actions or behavior if he is in risk group on relevant
criteria (hereditary predisposition to diabetes, overweight, and
other chronic diseases). The behavior associated with physical
health is associated with awareness, the formation of motivation
and the development of behavioral skills to maintain physical
wellbeing, reduce the risks of chronic diseases, prevent psycho-
emotional disorders through physical activity, etc. (Brown,
Cassandra L. et al.).
The social-cognitive theory described in the book Social
foundations of thought and action: a social cognitive theory by
Bandura (1986) focuses on how human behavior is formed due
to such variables as the external environment, behavioral
patterns, and cognitive characteristics and how they affect
physical health. The external environment that affects physical
health includes ecology, social environment, working conditions
and social connections. However, according to social-cognitive
theory, self-efficacy and the ability to evaluate the
consequences of behavior have a critical effect on human
health. Bandura considers self-efficacy as the willingness and
ability of a person to perform certain actions, while assessing
the risks of behavior, controlling the result of the action and its
consequences (Bandura). Behavioral patterns influence the
formation of lifestyle both through the censure of bad habits

14. (smoking, alcoholism, drug addiction) and through the
dissemination of information about the effects of physical
inactivity, overeating, etc. Cognitive characteristics of a person
affect emotional stability and the ability to adapt to external
conditions, which determines the level of motivation in the
formation and development of behavioral skills aimed at
maintaining physical health.
Work Cited
Bandura, Albert. Social foundations of thought and action: a
social cognitive theory.
Prentice-Hall, 1986, p. 617.
Brown, Cassandra L. et al. “Cognitive activity mediates the
association between social
activity and cognitive performance: A longitudinal
study.” Psychology and aging vol. 31,8 (2016): 831-846.
doi:10.1037/pag0000134
Stults-Kolehmainen, Matthew A, and Rajita Sinha. “The effects
of stress on physical
activity and exercise.” Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol.

15. 44,1 (2014): 81-121. doi:10.1007/s40279-013-0090-5
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Amal Almutairi
Dr. Andrew Hatchett
Milestone One
9.9.2019
Physical Dimensions of Wellness
The state of public health is the most important indicator of the
wealth and prosperity of a nation. The incidence is often
associated with their lack of awareness of the risk of certain
diseases and first aid skills, the presence of bad habits and a
generally low level of self-preservation culture. At the same
time, a tendency is observed in the youth environment related to
the weakening of the value attitude to their health. One of the
most important aspects of physical dimension of healthcare is
weight control, physical exercise, the conscious abandonment of
smoking, alcohol, and drugs. The abuse of tobacco, alcohol,
drugs harms individuals and society effects on a person’s
physical health, ranging from minor disorders such as digestive
problems or respiratory infections to potentially fatal diseases
such as AIDS, hepatitis C and various types of cancer.
Unhealthy lifestyle influences the functioning of the brain and a
change in the way it responds to external influences (distorted
perception of reality; confused and disordered thinking; the
development of mental disorders, loss of control, anger,
hopelessness and depression; self-destructive behavior. Also,
the negative impact on society includes losses associated with
unused opportunities and human abilities; all types of criminal
activities related to drugs and alcoholism; expenses for medical
and social services (Bircher & Kuruvilla).
One of the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle can be the
development of depression that requires treatment. In the
context of emotional dimension of health, depression is divided
into 2 types: reactive (psychogenic) and endogenous. Reactive
depression occurs in a person in response to any traumatic

16. event: illness or death of a relative, strong conflict, separation,
illness, resentment or injustice, or prolonged stress. In this case,
the cause of depression is outside the person and work with this
depression is aimed at eliminating the cause, and sometimes the
medication method is used to treat this depression. Endogenous
depression is more complex. The causes of such depression are
considered a lack of hormones - serotonin, norepinephrine,
dopamine. If the body produces them in insufficient quantities,
then the person begins to worry greatly about and without it,
feels a sense of oppression, severe apathy, the worthlessness of
his existence, etc. Usually, depression is the sum of biological,
psychological, and social factors; rarely, only one specific
cause leads to depression. Heredity, conditions of early
development and features of a person's life determine the degree
of his susceptibility to depression (Bircher & Hahn). The
development of depression can also be influenced by hormonal
causes or lack of sunlight in the winter. The likelihood of
depression increases, for example, in cases of physical illness,
for example, dementia, thyroid dysfunction or Parkinson's
disease, the use of narcotic substances and alcohol.
Physical dimension of health is related to the body and depends
from the dynamic balance of the functions of all internal organs,
their adequate response to environmental influences. Biological
health is linked to mental health is a state of general mental
comfort. Thus, human health is a process of conservation and
development of his mental and physiological qualities, optimal
performance and social activity with a maximum life expectancy
(Bircher & Hahn). Optimal motor activity affects in a
stimulating way on the functions of the central nervous system
and mental activity of a person. In this context, physical and
physical health are interconnected and interdependent. Data
provided by the World Health Organization indicate that at least
50% of human health depends on lifestyle (Bircher &
Kuruvilla). Thus, the dominant role of lifestyle in ensuring
human health is more than obvious.

17. Work Cited
Bircher, Johannes, and Hahn, Eckhart G. “Understanding the
nature of health: New
perspectives for medicine and public health. Improved
wellbeing at lower costs.” F1000Research vol. 5 167. 12 Feb.
2016, doi:10.12688/f1000research.7849.1.
Bircher, Johannes, and Kuruvilla, Shyama. “Defining health by
addressing individual,
social, and environmental determinants: new opportunities for
health care and public health.” Journal of public health
policy vol. 35,3 (2014): 363-86. doi:10.1057/jphp.2014.19.
Final Project Rubric
Critical Element
Exemplary (100%)
Proficient (80%)

18. Needs Improvement (60%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Health/Wellness/Fitness
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen
insight
Analyzes the importance or lack of importance of
health/wellness/fitness in society
Analyzes the importance or lack of importance of
health/wellness/fitness in society, but analysis is cursory
Does not analyzes the importance or lack of importance of
health/wellness/fitness in society
10%
Topic
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen
insight
Describes a personal, social or global topic and how it relates to
wellness, and uses appropriate research strategies
Describes a personal, social or global topic and how it relates to
wellness, and uses appropriate research strategies, but
description is cursory
Does not describe a personal, social or global topic and how it
relates to wellness, and uses appropriate research strategies
10%
Variables
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen
insight
Makes recommendations for how the current issue could be
addressed using SCT variables in order to maximize its impact
on the target topic

19. Makes recommendations for how the current issue could be
addressed using SCT variables in order to maximize its impact
on the target topic, but recommendations are cursory
Does not make recommendations for how the current issue
could be addressed using SCT variables in order to maximize its
impact on the target topic
25%
Actionables
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen
insight
Makes recommendations for how the actionable could be used
to address the variable as it relates to the topic
Makes recommendations for how the actionable could be used
to address the variable as it relates to the topic, but
recommendations are cursory
Does not make recommendations for how the actionable could
be used to address the variable as it relates to the topic
30%
Model
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and analysis demonstrates keen
insight
Developed a sequential model that is clear and easy to follow
Developed a model, but the information was not sequential or
easy to follow
Does not developed a sequential model
15%
Articulation
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a
professional and easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization

20. Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact
readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of
ideas
10%
Total
100%
Rubric Annotations
Term
Definition
Organized
Presentation is clear and cohesive, particularly for the audience.
It begins with a broader view of the topic and then narrows the
focus.
Evidence
Supporting research or perspectives are incorporated into the
presentation and support the message of the presentation.
Includes at least three resources cited in appropriate APA or
MLA format.
Flow
Audio elements emphasize the key ideas of the speech and flow
cohesively with the accompanying presentation.