Core Competencies Presentations:
- Communications
- Math, Science, and Technology
- Information Literacy
- Critical Thinking
- Integration of Faith and Learning (Christian Life and Thought)
After viewing, students will choose ONE of the videos/topics and reflect on how that single Core Competency might inform, impact, improve, and influence their goals, relationships, academics, career, life, and faith. Then, students will script a 300-400 word essay that summarizes, evaluates, and applies the one Core Competency. The essay should follow the traditional, academic essay format (introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion). Students should always carefully proofread their work. It may be a good idea for students to reach out to Writing Coaches (inside the Academic Success Center, DeMoss Hall) for feedback and guidance.
The essay will be graded on (a) standard essay format (introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion); (b) three well-written body paragraphs that adeptly summarize, evaluate, and apply the competency; and (c) word count and mechanics such as clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students should view the grading rubric before beginning the assignment.
Essay Outline
- Briefly introduce/overview the essay. Be sure and mention the Core Competency.
- Summarize the Core Competency presentation/video.
- Do you agree/disagree with the information presented? What did you learn from watching the presentation? How does the information compare to what you already knew? Does the information presented align with the Word; if so, how? Is it relevant and applicable in your field? From a Biblical worldview, how will this Core Competency help you justify your beliefs and convictions?
- Apply the Core Competency to goals, academics, career, life, relationships, and/or faith.
- Script a brief summary and reflective conclusion (what did you learn?). It may be a good idea to include a Bible verse.
