11 Feb Define ePortfolio and artifacts, explaining their purpose and value
In a formal academic paper, analyze your selected artifact using the following structure:
Introduction
· Define ePortfolio and artifacts, explaining their purpose and value (include at least two cited credible source).
Artifact Description
Describe your selected artifact including:
· Identify your selected artifact.
· Explain why you chose it for your ePortfolio.
· Describe the original course in your program and assignment it was part of.
· Explain the learning objective and problem addressed in the project.
· Specify the artifact format (e.g., research paper, PowerPoint, business plan).
Insights & Professional Application
· Discuss the skills and knowledge you gained from working on this artifact.
· Relate your learning to at least one of the following principles:
· Effective business leadership
· Strategic decision-making
· Managing diverse stakeholders
· Minimum 2 cited credible sources
Extrapolation & Hypothetical Application
· Apply your learning to a hypothetical business scenario that includes one of the above three principles
· Explain how insights gained from your artifact could be used in a real-world business context.
· (For guidance, refer to: How to Extrapolate and Apply [web article, W5 eReserve]).
· At least 1 cited credible source.
Value of the Artifact in Your ePortfolio
· Explain how your artifact adds value to your ePortfolio audience (e.g., employers, doctoral programs).
· Discuss how you will use it to highlight your strengths and achievements.
· Would you make any revisions to improve the artifact? Why or why not?
Conclusion
· Summarize key takeaways from your selected artifact.
· Reflect on how it enhances your professional ePortfolio.
3. Research & Citations
· Minimum use of sources is described above, totaling a minimum of 5 credible sources.
· Follow APA 7th edition formatting for in-text citations and references.
4. Submit Your Paper Here to the Assignment
· Submit your paper to this Assignment tool by the stated due date and time
5. Review, Revise, and Submit Your Artifact
· Evaluate whether your artifact needs revisions before adding it to your ePortfolio.
· Consider the following:
· Does it need proofreading or formatting improvements?
· Can you enhance clarity or organization?
· Is there instructor feedback you should incorporate?
· Is it professionally presented and easy to read?
