INNOVATION: FUTURE CREATIONS

ASSIGNMENT 3 (100 POINTS)

INNOVATION: FUTURE CREATIONS

DUE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019

SUBMIT THROUGH BLACKBOARD PER INSTRUCTIONS

This assignment will comprise:

· Independent research on an emerging or future innovation of your choice; followed by,

· A comprehensive paper related to your selection (critical reflection).

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT

This assignment requires you to consider a technological innovation of your choice that will help solve a problem(s) humanity may likely face in the future. In completing this assignment, committed students will have attained:

· A deeper understanding of how technological innovation develops and evolves

· A deeper understanding of the roles people play in the process

· A deeper understanding of the impact of technological innovation at different levels

Your participation in the second discussion forum (DBF #2) relied on your instincts to answer the question, What is technological innovation? Specifically, you were asked to reflect on your own prior knowledge and experiences to define technological innovation without referencing any outside sources of information. This last written assignment will involve a more purposeful, guided analysis of technological innovation considering future creations. You will need to conduct independent research on an emerging or future innovation of your choice and reflect on course content covered throughout this semester to develop a well thought out paper.

I. independent research:

There is more to technological innovation than the commercialization of a product (goods or services) or process. Ideation and the creative act of making something new is only the first step in a long path to successful innovation. Technological innovation at some point takes root in some way, making changes over time in materials, cultures, and practices, thereby leading to historical significance.

First, choose an emerging or future technological innovation that will help solve a problem humanity may likely face. Then, conduct research on this topic. A clear example will help focus your efforts to best convey your understanding of technological innovation and course content, as well as bring clarity and organization to your paper.

Inside the Assignment #3 Folder, you will find (a) a YouTube video on Amazon Go, (b) a link to Timelines of Inventions & Key Events, and (c) a PDF showing a general progression of modes of transportation in Indiana (from canals for boats, to railroads for trains, to roadways for automobiles, etc.). Review these and prior materials to spark ideas to research and write about.

II. COMPREHENSIVE PAPER

By the time you submit your paper on a technological innovation of the future, you will have:

· Reached beyond midway through the course

· Completed Assignment 2 pertaining to past / present discoveries

· Reviewed your peers’ topics for Assignment 2 (i.e., DBF #3)

· Watched various videos available via PBS, Films on Demand, Nova

· Read relevant PPT slides, scholarly articles, book chapters, etc.

· Completed several Sycamore e-Learning modules, activities, etc.

MAIN BODY

Introduction

Summarize your initial thought or intrigue at the point of initiating the research. This summary will serve as an introductory paragraph that will help set the stage for the rest of your paper.

Discussion Items / Questions

Respond to all of the following questions in chronological order, and make use of headings:

Consider the future creation you chose to write about and reflect on course content as you address the following items:

· Discuss the need for change (i.e., the “jobs” to be done); “A job is the fundamental problem a customer needs to resolve in a given situation” (Christensen, Anthony, Berstell, and Nitterhouse, p. 38).

· Discuss how the technological innovation may evolve (occur, or be implemented).

· Discuss strategies that could be used to convince people that change is necessary.

· Discuss new behaviors people might naturally adopt in place of old ones.

· Discuss new behaviors people might naturally resist by holding on to old ones.

· Discuss what may spur people to adopt new behaviors if resistant to change.

· Discuss the potential impacts of change (at various levels):

· Effects of the disruptive technology on individuals

· Effects of the disruptive technology on established businesses

· Effects of the disruptive technology on governments and economies

· Effects of the disruptive technology on societies

· Opportunities for entrepreneurs

· Project a timeline from discovery to adoption and integration of the technological innovation within a historical context.

· Discuss the potential historical significance of the technological innovation.

Conclusion

In the context of your discussion about your choice topic, conclude your paper by answering,

What is technological innovation?

SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF ASSIGNMENT

Your written paper should incorporate the following components:

Format and Mechanics (10 Points)

· APA (American Psychological Association) style formatting, according to the 6th edition.

· double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″) with 1″ margins on all sides.

· 12-point type, Times New Roman font, page header (e.g., Last Name | Topic).

· https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

· Paper is error-free. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar have been checked and all mistakes have been corrected.

Organization (10 Points)

· Paper is professional in appearance.

· Paper includes four major sections: the Title Page [including course number and name, title of paper , your name], Abstract, Main Body (length of main body to be four (4) – five (5) full pages, which excludes the other three sections), and References.

· https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

· Paper addresses all items put forth in assignment and includes clear transitions from one response to the next by use of appropriate headings and possibly subheadings.

Questions (50 Points)

· Address all bulleted items /questions listed above.

Support (Sources of Information – 20 Points)

· Draw on your own research and course content in some way to develop a reference list.

· Use the Indiana State Cunningham Memorial Library Databases and other means to identify potentially meaningful, relevant, sources that support your work. Include five (5) or more sources of information in a reference list, per APA format.

Originality / Creativity (10 Points)

· Example/topic is your own, novel, and appropriate.

· Research appears to be sufficiently detailed. References are relevant and informative.

· All criteria are satisfactorily met. Discussion is comprehensive, albeit succinct, and rich.

If you have any questions, please contact the Instructor before the deadline.

Final Draft and Submission Instructions

You are encouraged to complete your research as early as possible. This will allow you ample time to prepare a thoughtful albeit concise report of your findings and reflections. It will also allow you time to seek assistance from the Writing Center.

Be sure to proofread your initial drafts and check for punctuation, spelling, and grammar. To participate in a Math & Writing Center consultation, please allow sufficient time to incorporate edits and follow the directions identified on the Math and Writing Center’s website.

You will submit your final draft, in the form of a Microsoft Word document, via Turnitin in Blackboard (‘Written Assignments’ tab > respective project folder) so that it may be checked for originality (plagiarism) and then graded according to the evaluation criteria provided herein.

Your paper will be evaluated using the following evaluation criteria:

· Exemplary (90 – 100%): Followed guidelines, work was professional in appearance and error-free, and met and/or exceeded all criteria. Clearly engaged in critical thinking. Critically reflected on research and gained deeper understanding of topic(s).

· Substantial (83 – 89%): Followed guidelines, work was professional in appearance and mostly error-free, and met criteria. Engaged in ample critical thinking regarding assignment. Critically reflected on research and gained some new insights.

· Proficient (73 – 82%): Followed most guidelines, work was professional in appearance and largely error-free, and met most criteria. Engaged in some critical thinking regarding assignment. Summarized research but fell short of critically reflecting on or synthesizing it. Paper was acceptable but covered mostly basic or superficial concepts.

· Unacceptable and/or Incomplete (0 – 72%): Little or no evidence showing active engagement took place. An exceptionally short or underdeveloped paper could result in a score of 0 if lack of planning its content and/or organization is observed.

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HRD 4/501 – Fundamentals of Technological Innovation

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	6.0 (Needs Work)	7.5 (Proficient)	8.5 (Substantial)	10.0 (Exemplary)
Format (x 0.50)	· The paper overlooks suggested font, spacing, and/or headers. · The author has attempted to cite sources, though APA format is not followed. · OR, limited citation information.	· APA format is mostly followed, and the paper appears professional. · 3-5 citation errors are noted; nearly all necessary citation information is included.	· The paper is in APA format. · Includes proper font, spacing, and headers. · 3-5 citation errors are noted, though all necessary citation information is included.	· The paper is in APA format. · Includes proper font, spacing, and headers. · Only 1-2 citation errors are noted.
Mechanics (x 0.50)	· Paper has not been proofread or revised. · Punctuation and grammar errors obscure meaning. · OR, rarely includes one’s own thoughts or paraphrases.	· It is unclear whether the paper has been revised. · There are many errors in punctuation and grammar, but they do not obscure meaning. · Some overuse of direct quotes.	· The paper has clearly been revised, though there are a few errors in punctuation and grammar. · Mostly original thoughts and paraphrases.	· The paper has clearly been revised. · Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are used correctly throughout.
Organization (x 1.00)	· Paper does not include all major sections, or main body is 4 pages but incomplete. · OR, thesis is unclear, or the paper strays off topic. · OR, no evidence of organization is evident; few transitions or headings are used.	· Title page missing or abstract lacks details/effort. · OR, main body is 4-5 pages, but portions repeat information. · Only a general thesis is present. · Paper does not stray from the thesis but its organization is not logical or transitions are absent.	· Paper includes a title page, abstract, main body, and references. · Main body is 4 – 5 pages, and includes topic sentences. · Paper does not stray from ideas presented in thesis. Some transitions/headings are used.	· Paper includes a title page, abstract, main body, and references. · Main body is 4 – 5 full pages, and includes topic sentences. · Information is presented in a logical fashion, with clear transitions by use of headings.
Questions (x 5.00)	· Attempts to answer the question, but strays off topic. · Details are insufficient to elaborate on main points.	· Addresses the question. · Some details are used, but they are not always relevant or numerous enough to elaborate on main points.	· Answers the question. · Details are used to elaborate points, though focus is narrow. · OR, some main points could be explored further.	· Answers the question clearly and thoroughly. · Details are used to elaborate on main points.
Support (x 2.00)	· Uses only 3-4 scholarly sources. · OR, uses several sources but most are non-scholarly/dated. · OR, information is not relevant to the topic of discussion.	· Uses some scholarly sources but also some non-scholarly articles to loosely support discussion. · OR, there is little variety in source types though all dated.	· Uses 5 scholarly sources that are appropriate. · A variety of sources exists (e.g., journal articles, textbooks, and websites); all are dated.	· Uses 5 or more scholarly sources that are very relevant to the topic of discussion. · A wide variety of sources exists, and all are dated.
Originality (x 1.00)	· Selection of topic is not original or appears inappropriate. · OR, disconnect between paper and course assignment exists. · OR, lack of depth in responses. · OR, contribution ill defined.	· The topic seems suitable but author did not take great risks in project selection. · The author occasionally offers a unique insight or two. · OR, responses lack substance / depth of reflection at times.	· Selection of topic is your own, novel, and appropriate. · Research is detailed and references are informative. · The author offers some original thoughts or perspectives on the topic, as well as depth.	· Selection of topic is your own, novel, and appropriate. · Research is detailed and references are informative. · The author offers creative perspectives on the topic, as well as depth.