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The  Practical Connection Assignment for this class asks that you reflect on your experiences by responding to the following questions:

1) In what ways have you improved as a student/learner/writer/scientist/strategist?  What brought about those improvements?  Include mention of a course activity that contains specific experiences, readings, assignments, or discussions that supports your point.

2) In terms of the semester paper, what challenges did you face in completing the assignment?  How did you address/troubleshoot them?

3) Discuss your best work for this course and explain why it’s your best.  Be specific.

4) What learning and skills would you identify as important take-aways from this course?  How does what you have learned connect with your current job?  How do the skills you have refined connect with your current job?

Requirements:

• Provide a 500 word minimum reflection.
• Use of proper APA formatting and citations. Use TWO authored supporting evidence from outside resources.  These sources must be properly cited in APA format.  Use subject headers like Introduction & Conclusion.
• Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
• Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 
• Demonstrate a connection to your school in regards to brand management, The University of Cumberlands as well. 

 Due on Sunday of Week Seven

Grading Criteria

Possible Points

Points Earned

CONTENT:
Assignment is well written, and ideas are well developed and explained. Demonstrates strong writing skills.   500-Words minimum delivered.  
Student strongly demonstrates the practical application, or ability to apply, of course objectives within a work environment & school.  Focus on this course only.

Minus 5 points if no subject headers are used for organization.

35

Two authored references

10

APA Format, Subject Headers used for organization and spelling and grammar.  Assignment strongly demonstrates graduate-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style.

5

TOTAL

50