4180 Pitch Proposal Prompt Research Paper

A  pitch  drives your audience to a specific action through a brief snapshot of a larger idea. This information is delivered in a compressed period, typically 1-3 minutes or 500-750 words. For a pitch to be successful, it is best to think of the ideas you want to present as an argument. You must understand how to build a compelling argument and then assemble pieces that bring your argument to life.

For this assignment, write a persuasive summary of secondary research and a proposal for a primary research project. This is an individual assignment; however, you will eventually pitch your proposal to your team. Team members will discuss all the proposals and choose which to explore further via a survey.

Identify two secondary sources that you believe are useful in understanding the topic as well as makes you curious to learn more about that topic. Your pitch will (1) convey what you learned as well as (2) propose a project that extends and deepens what you learned.

Lead with meaning. Successful pitches begin with a statement or idea that leaves a memorable first impression. Leading with meaning is about putting the most essential piece of information—the nugget and overall synthesis of the entire presentation—into a clear and recognizable statement. It is distilling the complicated web of ideas, facts, and figures into a simple sentence your audience recognizes as the main point. From there you can expand your ideas, adding more detail and helping bring your audience into shared understanding.

Identify the problem. Successful pitches need to identify a problem. Your pitch should identify a complex, nuanced issue that impacts workplace communication. Consider what the essential driver is in creating this problem.

Use evidence to tell your story. Once you’ve captured your audience’s interest and identified a problem, provide evidence that offers details and establishes your own credibility.

End with a call to action. Successful pitches build to a call to action. An effective call to action offers a clear direction to your audience of exactly what you want them to do. For the purposes of this assignment, you want your team members to accept your proposal and develop it into a primary research project/survey.

Cite your sources. The pitch should also include a proper citation for the two sources that you used.

Your pitch should be no longer than 750 words—these are intended to be concise, persuasive appeals

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

45-41 points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Literature Support

91-84  points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Methodology

58-53 points

Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.

83-76  points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.

52-49  points

Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.

75-1 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.

48-1 points

There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met

4180 Pitch Proposal Prompt Research Paper