For this SLP assignment, you will first review the literature provided regarding mind mapping in project management. Then, prepare a mind map of the business venture project you created in this course.
Hoz. (2019, August 2). How to create a mind map [Video] . YouTube. https://youtu.be/xges9V4rLms
Huang, S. (2020, May 18). Mind map tutorial: My secret for project management [Video] . YouTube. https://youtu.be/o1WhjPh3ZQ4
Young, C. J. (2019). Mind mapping in 6 simple steps for business development. Industrial and Systems Engineering at Work, 51(12), 34-38. Available in the Trident Online Library.
Keys to the Assignment
· Your mind map should be prepared in a professional manner and be accompanied with slides that explain your analysis in the development of the mind map. The 4- to 5-slide count does not include the cover or reference list slides. There is no limit on the maximum number of slides you can have in your presentation. If you follow the “five words and a picture” rule for each slide, you will likely have more than five slides.
· The PowerPoint presentation for this assignment must include voice-overs and speaker notes.
· Explain your analysis orally, using terminology and concepts introduced in this module.
· Include a cover slide and reference slide with your assignment submission.
· Cite all sources for definitions of terminology and provide a reference list using APA format. Sources for definitions should always come from peer-reviewed research articles or textbooks; no dictionaries or encyclopedias.
· Presentations should be edited and error-free.
· Submit your assignment to the dropbox by the due date for this module.
· For instruction on writing papers, citing sources, proper referencing, and so forth, use Trident University’s Introduction to APA-7th Edition .
NOTE: You do not need this assignment to be corrected or submitted with the final Business Plan in Module 4.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your presentation will be evaluated using the criteria in the SLP rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?
Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?