Status Report #1

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Points: 20 pts (team task)
Due date: Sun, Oct 11 at 11:59 pm
Resources: Google Slides, PowerPoint or another presentation tool, Zoom
Summary: The purpose of the first status report is to reveal each team’s mock company ideas and concepts.

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Status Report #1: Reveal of Semester-Long Project 

Overview 

Status Report #1 is all about revealing your semester-long project organization or initiative! This is your team’s chance to celebrate and showcase who you are, what you do, who you serve, and your visual identity.  

Presentation Requirements: 

• Google Slides is recommended for collaboration purposes, but you can use PowerPoint or other presentation tool if you choose 
• Follow the outline that is provided 
• Apply your new organization brand fonts and colors throughout your presentation 
• Use Zoom to record your presentation (not to exceed 5 min) and share your presentation file 

Task 

Step 1: Plan & Schedule 

Coordinate as a group on how you are going to put together your presentation and what presentation tool you will use. Reminder that Google Slides is recommended for collaboration purposes. Decide on a day you will record your status report and what tool you want to use for the recording. All team members must be present in the presentation unless otherwise arranged with the instructor. 

Step 2: Activate Zoom 

If you are not already set up, each student needs to follow the instructions below to get set up on Zoom. Schedule a Zoom meeting for the team and record it to the Cloud – then share the link to the presentation.  

Activating Your Zoom Account 

• Visit https://wsu.zoom.us/ 
• Choose Sign In 
• Enter your WSU credentials to activate and configure your account 
• You’ve now activated your account and your name will appear when you join a Zoom session. 

Step 3: Create your Presentation 

1. Title slide with logo and presentation title 
2. Self-introductions of each team member 
3. Overview the vision for your organization or initiative: 

1. Who you are 
2. Vision and services 
3. Key competitors 
4. Who you serve (audience profile) 
5. Visual identity (logo, fonts, colors) 
6. What you are most excited about this semester 

Step 4: Record your Presentation and Turn in In 

1. Schedule a Zoom meeting for the team PRIOR to the deadline 
2. Have one person on the team record it to the Cloud  
3. Have one person on the team the link to the presentation in Blackboard 

Grading Criteria 

Teams will be graded for thoughtful preparation and research, attention to detail, completion of task, creativity, and good energy. Presentations should be error-free and a demonstrated effort for solid delivery of information including maintaining audience interest. 

Note: Students who no-show on the presentation recording day or who do not have excused absences are at risk of receiving a zero “0” for Status Reports. If you are unable to attend on your team’s designated recording day, you must inform the instructor and your team in advance or figure out a way to lend your voice to the final presentation.