Assignment: Mission Statement Internet Search Search the Internet to find at least three examples of mission statements for three different human service organizations. Create a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint® presentation that addresses the following in regard to each mission statement. Use graphics to enhance your presentation. Determine what purpose or function mission statements have in an organization. Evaluate each mission statement based on the following: Beliefs Culture Mission Goals Vision Products Show how each one of the mission statements does or does not meet the requirements of a good mission statement. Determine which of the three statements is the best using the evaluation criteria. Include a reference slide at the end of your assignment that includes the Web address for each item you use in your assignment. Bullet your information with approximately five words and develop your thoughts/ideas in your speaker notes below your slide. Make sure you support your ideas with cited information using APA format. Include a title, introduction, conclusion, and reference slide. Post your presentation as a Microsoft® PowerPoint® attachment.
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To complete this assignment, you will need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Internet Search
- Open a web browser and go to a search engine like Google or Bing.
- Type "mission statements for human service organizations" in the search bar.
- Click on the search button and review the search results to find at least three examples of mission statements for different human service organizations.
- Open each website and locate their mission statement. Copy the mission statements and save the website URLs for each organization.
Step 2: Create a PowerPoint Presentation
- Open Microsoft PowerPoint or any presentation software of your choice.
- Create a title slide with the title of your presentation and your name.
- Create an introduction slide that explains the purpose of mission statements in an organization.
- Create individual slides for each mission statement you found, for a total of three slides.
- On each slide, include the mission statement text and use graphics to enhance the presentation.
- Create a slide for each evaluation criteria: Beliefs, Culture, Mission, Goals, Vision, and Products.
- Provide a brief analysis for each mission statement, evaluating how well it addresses each criterion.
- Create a conclusion slide that summarizes your findings and make a recommendation for the best mission statement.
- Create a reference slide at the end of your presentation. Include the web addresses for each mission statement you used.
Step 3: Speaker Notes
- Below each slide, add speaker notes that explain your thoughts and ideas for each criterion.
- Use approximately five words in bullet points for each criterion.
- Develop your thoughts and ideas in the speaker notes using APA format.
- Make sure to cite your information and sources properly.
Step 4: Proofread and finalize
- Once you have completed your presentation, proofread and check for any errors or inconsistencies.
- Make sure all graphics and texts are clear and readable.
- Verify that you have included proper citations in APA format for any information you used.
- Add a conclusion slide summarizing your findings and make a final recommendation for the best mission statement.
Step 5: Save and Submit
- Save your PowerPoint presentation as an attachment in the required format.
- Double-check to ensure that all slides, speaker notes, and references are included.
- Submit your assignment according to the instructions provided by your instructor.