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COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS ARE ATTACHED  1. Length of assignment: 1000 words 2. Content of assignment. The Conflict Brief is to include the following components. a. Cover Page (not included in word count) b. Executive Summary that serves as a preview to the content found in the brief (250 words). An Executive Summary is NOT an academic abstract. The Executive Summary previews the brief by giving away the key insights or findings in the brief. Think of this as a one-page cheat sheet or as the “spoiler alert,” providing the audience with the main ideas clearly stated in an easy-to-read format. Follow the details below to prepare this part of your brief. c. Professional, thoughtfully analyzed response to the questions above (750 words) d. Reference page (not included in word count) 3. Format of assignment: Follow APA Style, paying close attention to the formatting of in-text citations, the reference list and headings. Creative business formatting as found in Word templates is permitted if APA style is adhered to in in-text citations and references. Use of first person is NOT permitted in this assignment. 4. Number of citations: 5 5. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, unless citing classic, philosophical, literary or historical and theoretical information or research.   Acceptable sources include course materials, and scholarly peer-reviewed sources, and the Bible. At least one of the sources must be from course materials and two from scholarly peer-reviewed articles or texts.  MUST WATCH LEDERACH FROM CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO STRATEGIC PEACEBUILDING VIDEO ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/LwsThUncRxE PLEASE USE RUBRIC ATTACHED AS A GUIDE TO ENSURE ALL AREAS ARE COVERED. USEFUL RESOURCES FOR EXECUTIVES SUMMARIES: https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-executive-summary https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-write-a-compelling-executive-summary.html https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/assignments/executivesummaries Criteria Ratings Points Key Components of the Brief 25 to >22.0 pts Advanced All key components of the brief are present and answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. This includes appropriate content and style the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list. 22 to >20.0 pts Proficient Key components of the brief are present, but not all are answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. Some aspects of content are underdeveloped (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list). 20 to >0.0 pts Developing Key components of the brief are missing, underdeveloped and/or incorrectly answered according to the assignment instructions. The appropriate briefing style has not been applied throughout the brief (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list). 0 pts Not Present The key components of the brief were not answered according to the assignment requirements, nor did it fulfill professional briefing expectations. 25 pts Executive Summary 25 to >22.0 pts Advanced The Executive Summary is clearly developed and includes: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 22 to >20.0 pts Proficient The Executive Summary is present but lacking one or more of the following. —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 20 to >0.0 pts Developing The Executive Summary is written as an academic abstract and does not clearly provide the details expected in this section. These include: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 0 pts Not Present No Executive Summary is present. 25 pts Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Coherence & Followability 50 to >45.0 pts Advanced The ideas in this brief are organized in a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure that includes: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 45 to >41.0 pts Proficient The ideas in this brief are organized, but with some inconsistencies that detract from a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 41 to >0.0 pts Developing Key aspects of the following are missing from the brief or lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure. Coherence is missing from two or more of these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 0 pts Not Present This brief is lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in the following areas: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 50 pts Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Synthesis of Ideas 50 to >45.0 pts Advanced All of the following are present and well-developed: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 45 to >41.0 pts Proficient The following are present but lacking thoughtful development in one or two areas: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 41 to >0.0 pts Developing More than two of the following are lacking thoughtful development and/or aspects of the thoughtful analysis are missing from the brief entirely. —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 0 pts Not Present The thoughtful analysis is missing from this brief. 50 pts Major Point Support 25 to >22.0 pts Advanced All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —5 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 22 to >20.0 pts Proficient All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —4 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 20 to >0.0 pts Developing The following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —3 or less of the required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) AND/OR —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 0 pts Not Present Major point support is missing from this brief assignment. 25 pts Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Grammar and Spelling 30 to >27.0 pts Advanced Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the brief. There are 0–3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 27 to >24.0 pts Proficient Correct spelling and grammar are mostly present throughout the brief. There are 4–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 24 to >0.0 pts Developing Spelling and grammar mistakes occur throughout the brief. There are 6-10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 0 pts Not Present Excessive spelling and grammar mistakes are visible throughout the brief. There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 30 pts Current APA Format Compliance 30 to >27.0 pts Advanced There are 0–3 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 27 to >24.0 pts Proficient There are 4-5 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 24 to >0.0 pts Developing There are more than 6 errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 0 pts Not Present APA Style is consistently misused throughout or not followed at all. 30 pts Word Count 15 to >13.0 pts Advanced Brief meets word count parameters. 13 to >12.0 pts Proficient Word count is exceeded / missed by 50-75 words, not including the cover page and references. 12 to >0.0 pts Developing Word count is exceeded / missed by 76-250 words, not including the cover page and references. 0 pts Not Present Word count is exceeded / missed by more than 250 words, not including the cover page and references. 15 pts Total Points: 250 Brief Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 COMS 560 Brief: Conflict and Technology Assignment Instructions Overview Your ability to properly analyze and respond in a conflict-related situation is foundational to your success in personal and professional life. This brief is designed to help you refine the art of communicating to maximize impact, professionalism and constructive outcomes by considering the possibilities of “conflict transformation.” The goal is to get you thinking about how to “map” conflict as it happens in this digitally driven world. The integration of form and content is the same as in the first brief; it will push you to research thoroughly and write for brevity and impact. However, the content of this assignment will challenge you to consider the intersection of conflict, communication and technology for practical, yet transformative outcomes. The audience for this brief is organizational leadership in current or desired business, so look for good ideas but keep the presentation practical, relevant and accessible. It should be written as though you are submitting it to this group. No first person permitted. Write this like a professional document. Instructions Begin by reading Ledarach’s book and watching his lecture. Then apply what you’ve learned to synthesize a strategic recommendation in response to the question: What strategic insights from “Conflict Transformation” and the work of John Lederach are most valuable for addressing conflict in our digital (and social media) world? How should the be engaged today? 1. Length of assignment: 1000 words 2. Content of assignment. The Conflict Brief is to include the following components. a. Cover Page (not included in word count) b. Executive Summary that serves as a preview to the content found in the brief (250 words). An Executive Summary is NOT an academic abstract. The Executive Summary previews the brief by giving away the key insights or findings in the brief. Think of this as a one-page cheat sheet or as the “spoiler alert,” providing the audience with the main ideas clearly stated in an easy-to-read format. Follow the details below to prepare this part of your brief. c. Professional, thoughtfully analyzed response to the questions above (750 words) d. Reference page (not included in word count) 3. Format of assignment: Follow APA Style, paying close attention to the formatting of in-text citations, the reference list and headings. Creative business formatting as found in Word templates is permitted if APA style is adhered to in in-text citations and references. Use of first person is NOT permitted in this assignment. 4. Number of citations: 5 5. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, unless citing classic, philosophical, literary or historical and theoretical information or research. Acceptable sources include course materials, and scholarly peer-reviewed sources, and the Bible. At least one of the sources must be from course materials and two from scholarly peer-reviewed articles or texts. Here’s how to prepare an Executive Summary. · ASK YOURSELF: If my target audience could only read this one page to understand my brief, what do they need to know? By the time the reader finishes the Executive Summary, they should be able to: · State the main idea. · Clearly identify the key insights or significant points made in your brief. · Accurately recap the next steps based on your findings. · WHAT TO INCLUDE: Follow these guidelines to ensure that the content is complete. · Clear statement of purpose. This is your thesis (your WHY) for the brief. · Key insights. Be specific, not vague. Share your findings here. · Next steps. Be specific. List what you’ve learned that’s relevant to your audience. · Concise writing. Stay focused and on point with your content. · Professional language. Write for your audience. Aim to be clear, not clever. · Easy-to-read formatting. Use bullet points to emphasize key ideas. · APA citations. Use APA style if source support is provided. · MORE ON HOW TO WRITE AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Use the general structural recommendations in these sources for additional insight into how to prepare an Executive Summary. These are only guides. Emulate aspects of these sources that help you frame your brief well. You can find links to these articles on the Brief Assignment pages under Brief Resources. GOOD STYLISTIC APPROACH: This will help you think through how to be compelling in this part of your brief. GOOD GENERAL OVERVIEW: This will help you think through how to format for impact. GOOD ACADEMIC ABSTRACT vs. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REVIEW: This will help you avoid writing the more traditional academic abstract, which serves a similar function in scholarly papers/publications. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. Page 2 of 2