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**## StressManagementTechniqueDirections.docx**
**HLTH 451: Emotional Health and Stress**
**Stress Management Technique Final Project**
1.
**Stress Management Technique:** Select
**one specific stress management technique** as the focus of this presentation. Use your e-textbook and other resources to select and learn about this technique prior to beginning.
2.
**Components of the PowerPoint (see the template provided):**
a.
**Description:** Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources.
b.
**Rationale:** Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management using valid and reliable sources. Is it effective?
c.
**Step-by-Step Directions/Guidelines:** Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management using valid and reliable sources.
d.
**Examples of the Application of the Strategy:** Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources. Examples may be in the form of a video clip, a series of pictures, a diagram(s), or downloadable handout.
e.
**Link to Resource:** Identify one valid and reliable resource for readers to gain further information related to the technique. It should not simply be a list but entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
f.
**List of All References Cited in the Presentation at the End of the Presentation:** Cite and reference at least three valid and reliable sources that address the presentation criteria. Provide a list of all references cited in the presentation at the end of the presentation.
**The reference list should not include any sources that are not valid and reliable sources and should be in APA format.**
3.
**Nine to Twelve Slides Not Including the Title and Reference List Slides:** All slides should be specific to the stress management technique. Additional slides should be for the title page and the reference list only.
4.
**Format:**
a. No More Than Five Bullets Per Slide
b. Font: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, Geneva
c. Minimum Font Size of 24 pt
d. High Contrast Between Slide Background and the Font.
e. Appealing format. Incorporate color, formatting, and slide design as desired. While the template is white with black font, you can edit this if it meets standards.
5.
**Communication:** Organized and free from errors related to grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation.
Note: Failure to provide a list of references for all references cited in the presentation and include quotation marks, author(s), year, and page (p.) or paragraph (para.) numbers for direct quotes from references and the author(s) and date for all other citations is plagiarism. It is expected that there be will citations on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
**## StressManagementTechniqueTemplate.pptx**
Stress Management Technique
Project Title
Name
Course
Instructor
Date
Content Requirements
The Presentation Should Focus on a Specific Stress Management Strategy
The Presentation Should Include 9 to 12 Slides Not Including the Title Slide and the Reference Slide(s)
The Presentation Should Not Include Any Slides That are Not Specific to the Stress Management Strategy
Format Requirements
Use a Sans Serif Font for The Text: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, or Geneva
The Text Font on Each Slide Must Be At Least 28 Point
There Must Be a High Contrast Between the Slide Background and Your Text on All Slides
Incorporate color and non-copywrite images as appropriate.
Citations in APA Style on Each Slide Except Title and Reference Slides
At least one citation of a valid and reliable source on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references.
Citations for Information Paraphrased from the Work of Others Must Include
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Citations Using Direct Quotes of Three or More Consecutive Words from the Work of Others Must Include
Quotation Marks Before First and After Last Word of Direct Quote
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Page (p.) or Paragraph (para.) Number (Author, year, p. or para. #)
A complete list of references used in the presentation is required at the end of the presentation. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
Description of Stress Management Technique (One to Two Slides)
Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique
Cite a Valid and Reliable Source to Describe the Stress Management Strategy
Rationale for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management
Describes if it is effective and evidence-based.
Use and Cite at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide at Least Three Rationale for Using the Stress Management Technique to Manage Stress and Promote Mental Health
Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management.
Use and Cite At Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using the Stress Management Strategy
Examples of Application of the Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique.
Examples may be in the form of a:
Video
Series of pictures
Diagram or series of diagrams
Downloadable handout
Use and Cite One at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide an Example of the Application of the Stress Management Technique
Valid and Reliable Resource For Further Information About the Stress Management Technique (1 Slide)
Identify one valid and reliable source for readers to use to gain further information related to the technique using a valid and reliable source.
Although this source may be one of the three valid and reliable sources used to create this presentation, this slide is not your reference slide.
It should not simply be a list but should entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
References
(Note: The Reference Slide(s) is/are Not Included in Minimum [9] or Maximum [12] Slide Count)
Must Cite and List at Least Three References from Valid and Reliable Sources
All References Must be in APA Style
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, April 15). Meditation. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/about/pac-20385120
**## RubricforFinalProject.pdf**
HLTH 451: Stress Management Technique Final Project
Course: Fa25 HLTH 451-01 Emotional Health and Stress
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Description of the
Technique
/ 4
Rationale for the
Technique
/ 4
Step-by-Step Directions
or Guidelines for
Successful Use of the
Technique
/ 4
Examples of Application
of the Technique
/ 4
Evidence / 4
Minimum of Three Valid
and Reliable Sources
/ 4
Length / 4
A clear, concise, and accurate
description of the stress man-
agement strategy was
provided.
The description needs minor
revisions to be clear, concise,
and accurate.
The description needs sub-
stantial revisions to be clear,
concise, and accurate.
Clear, complete, accurate, and
significant rationale in sup-
port of the use of the strategy
as a means for stress manage-
ment were provided.
Rationale needs minor revi-
sions to be clear, complete,
accurate, and significant.
The rationale needs substan-
tial revisions to be clear, com-
plete, accurate, and
significant.
Clear, concise, accurate, and
complete step-by step direc-
tions or guidelines for suc-
cessful use of the strategy for
stress management.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement or the directions or
guidelines need minor revi-
sions to be clear, concise, ac-
curate, and complete.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement OR the directions or
guidelines need substantial
revisions to be clear, concise,
accurate, and complete.
The presentation includes
clear and accurate examples
of the application of the
stress management strategy.
These examples may be in the
form of a video clip, a series
of pictures, a diagram(s), or
downloadable handout.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to include clear and
accurate examples of the ap-
plication of the stress man-
agement strategy. These ex-
amples may be in the form of
a video clip, a series of pic-
tures, a diagram(s), or down-
loadable handout.
Examples of application of
the strategy were not pro-
vided OR the examples need
substantial revision to be
clear, concise, accurate, and
complete.
The presentation provides the
other students in the class
with evidence the technique
works / or doesn't work using
at least one valid and reliable
source.
The presentation provides un-
clear or limited evidence of
whether the technique works
/ doesn't work OR it does not
cite a valid and reliable
source.
The presentation does not
provide evidence.
A minimum of three valid and
reliable sources, specific to
the stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
Three sources were provided
but were incomplete.
Fewer than three valid and re-
liable sources, specific to the
stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment strategy but includes
one or two slides that were
not specific to stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes less
than 9 or more than 12 slides
(not including the title and
reference slide(s), AND/OR
included three or more slides
that were not specific to the
stress management
technique.
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Overall Score
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Organization, Grammar,
Spelling, Word Usage,
and Punctuation
/ 4
Design / 4
Overall / 4
The presentation is organized
and free from grammar, spell-
ing, word usage, and punctua-
tion errors.
The presentation includes no
more than five bullets per
slide, has a sans serif font
(Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica,
Geneva), a minimum font size
of 24 pt, has a high contrast
between the slide background
and the font.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to be organized or
free from grammar, spelling,
word usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation needs revi-
sions to meet the format cri-
teria (uses no more than five
bullets per page, is in a sans
serif font (Arial, Avant Garde,
Helvetica, Geneva), a mini-
mum font size of 24 pt, has a
high contrast between the
slide background and the
font).
The presentation is incom-
plete with multiple revisions
to be organized and/or free
from grammar, spelling, word
usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation does not
meet the formatting criteria.
Color and images are appeal-
ing and professional. Images
are cited. Consistent design
style.
Color is inconsistent and/or
images are missing or not
cited. Design style is
inconsistent.
Lacking color, images, and/or
design for presentaton.
The final project is polished,
appealing, informational, and
evidence-based.
The final project leaves the
reader with questions and
contains incomplete
information.
Level 3
40 points minimum
Level 2
32 points minimum
Level 1
24 points minimum
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**## RubricforFinalProject.pdf**
HLTH 451: Stress Management Technique Final Project
Course: Fa25 HLTH 451-01 Emotional Health and Stress
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Description of the
Technique
/ 4
Rationale for the
Technique
/ 4
Step-by-Step Directions
or Guidelines for
Successful Use of the
Technique
/ 4
Examples of Application
of the Technique
/ 4
Evidence / 4
Minimum of Three Valid
and Reliable Sources
/ 4
Length / 4
A clear, concise, and accurate
description of the stress man-
agement strategy was
provided.
The description needs minor
revisions to be clear, concise,
and accurate.
The description needs sub-
stantial revisions to be clear,
concise, and accurate.
Clear, complete, accurate, and
significant rationale in sup-
port of the use of the strategy
as a means for stress manage-
ment were provided.
Rationale needs minor revi-
sions to be clear, complete,
accurate, and significant.
The rationale needs substan-
tial revisions to be clear, com-
plete, accurate, and
significant.
Clear, concise, accurate, and
complete step-by step direc-
tions or guidelines for suc-
cessful use of the strategy for
stress management.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement or the directions or
guidelines need minor revi-
sions to be clear, concise, ac-
curate, and complete.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement OR the directions or
guidelines need substantial
revisions to be clear, concise,
accurate, and complete.
The presentation includes
clear and accurate examples
of the application of the
stress management strategy.
These examples may be in the
form of a video clip, a series
of pictures, a diagram(s), or
downloadable handout.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to include clear and
accurate examples of the ap-
plication of the stress man-
agement strategy. These ex-
amples may be in the form of
a video clip, a series of pic-
tures, a diagram(s), or down-
loadable handout.
Examples of application of
the strategy were not pro-
vided OR the examples need
substantial revision to be
clear, concise, accurate, and
complete.
The presentation provides the
other students in the class
with evidence the technique
works / or doesn't work using
at least one valid and reliable
source.
The presentation provides un-
clear or limited evidence of
whether the technique works
/ doesn't work OR it does not
cite a valid and reliable
source.
The presentation does not
provide evidence.
A minimum of three valid and
reliable sources, specific to
the stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
Three sources were provided
but were incomplete.
Fewer than three valid and re-
liable sources, specific to the
stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment strategy but includes
one or two slides that were
not specific to stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes less
than 9 or more than 12 slides
(not including the title and
reference slide(s), AND/OR
included three or more slides
that were not specific to the
stress management
technique.
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Total / 40
Overall Score
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Organization, Grammar,
Spelling, Word Usage,
and Punctuation
/ 4
Design / 4
Overall / 4
The presentation is organized
and free from grammar, spell-
ing, word usage, and punctua-
tion errors.
The presentation includes no
more than five bullets per
slide, has a sans serif font
(Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica,
Geneva), a minimum font size
of 24 pt, has a high contrast
between the slide background
and the font.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to be organized or
free from grammar, spelling,
word usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation needs revi-
sions to meet the format cri-
teria (uses no more than five
bullets per page, is in a sans
serif font (Arial, Avant Garde,
Helvetica, Geneva), a mini-
mum font size of 24 pt, has a
high contrast between the
slide background and the
font).
The presentation is incom-
plete with multiple revisions
to be organized and/or free
from grammar, spelling, word
usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation does not
meet the formatting criteria.
Color and images are appeal-
ing and professional. Images
are cited. Consistent design
style.
Color is inconsistent and/or
images are missing or not
cited. Design style is
inconsistent.
Lacking color, images, and/or
design for presentaton.
The final project is polished,
appealing, informational, and
evidence-based.
The final project leaves the
reader with questions and
contains incomplete
information.
Level 3
40 points minimum
Level 2
32 points minimum
Level 1
24 points minimum
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**## StressManagementTechniqueDirections.docx**
**HLTH 451: Emotional Health and Stress**
**Stress Management Technique Final Project**
1.
**Stress Management Technique:** Select
**one specific stress management technique** as the focus of this presentation. Use your e-textbook and other resources to select and learn about this technique prior to beginning.
2.
**Components of the PowerPoint (see the template provided):**
a.
**Description:** Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources.
b.
**Rationale:** Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management using valid and reliable sources. Is it effective?
c.
**Step-by-Step Directions/Guidelines:** Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management using valid and reliable sources.
d.
**Examples of the Application of the Strategy:** Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources. Examples may be in the form of a video clip, a series of pictures, a diagram(s), or downloadable handout.
e.
**Link to Resource:** Identify one valid and reliable resource for readers to gain further information related to the technique. It should not simply be a list but entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
f.
**List of All References Cited in the Presentation at the End of the Presentation:** Cite and reference at least three valid and reliable sources that address the presentation criteria. Provide a list of all references cited in the presentation at the end of the presentation.
**The reference list should not include any sources that are not valid and reliable sources and should be in APA format.**
3.
**Nine to Twelve Slides Not Including the Title and Reference List Slides:** All slides should be specific to the stress management technique. Additional slides should be for the title page and the reference list only.
4.
**Format:**
a. No More Than Five Bullets Per Slide
b. Font: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, Geneva
c. Minimum Font Size of 24 pt
d. High Contrast Between Slide Background and the Font.
e. Appealing format. Incorporate color, formatting, and slide design as desired. While the template is white with black font, you can edit this if it meets standards.
5.
**Communication:** Organized and free from errors related to grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation.
Note: Failure to provide a list of references for all references cited in the presentation and include quotation marks, author(s), year, and page (p.) or paragraph (para.) numbers for direct quotes from references and the author(s) and date for all other citations is plagiarism. It is expected that there be will citations on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
**## StressManagementTechniqueTemplate.pptx**
Stress Management Technique
Project Title
Name
Course
Instructor
Date
Content Requirements
The Presentation Should Focus on a Specific Stress Management Strategy
The Presentation Should Include 9 to 12 Slides Not Including the Title Slide and the Reference Slide(s)
The Presentation Should Not Include Any Slides That are Not Specific to the Stress Management Strategy
Format Requirements
Use a Sans Serif Font for The Text: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, or Geneva
The Text Font on Each Slide Must Be At Least 28 Point
There Must Be a High Contrast Between the Slide Background and Your Text on All Slides
Incorporate color and non-copywrite images as appropriate.
Citations in APA Style on Each Slide Except Title and Reference Slides
At least one citation of a valid and reliable source on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references.
Citations for Information Paraphrased from the Work of Others Must Include
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Citations Using Direct Quotes of Three or More Consecutive Words from the Work of Others Must Include
Quotation Marks Before First and After Last Word of Direct Quote
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Page (p.) or Paragraph (para.) Number (Author, year, p. or para. #)
A complete list of references used in the presentation is required at the end of the presentation. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
Description of Stress Management Technique (One to Two Slides)
Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique
Cite a Valid and Reliable Source to Describe the Stress Management Strategy
Rationale for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management
Describes if it is effective and evidence-based.
Use and Cite at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide at Least Three Rationale for Using the Stress Management Technique to Manage Stress and Promote Mental Health
Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management.
Use and Cite At Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using the Stress Management Strategy
Examples of Application of the Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique.
Examples may be in the form of a:
Video
Series of pictures
Diagram or series of diagrams
Downloadable handout
Use and Cite One at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide an Example of the Application of the Stress Management Technique
Valid and Reliable Resource For Further Information About the Stress Management Technique (1 Slide)
Identify one valid and reliable source for readers to use to gain further information related to the technique using a valid and reliable source.
Although this source may be one of the three valid and reliable sources used to create this presentation, this slide is not your reference slide.
It should not simply be a list but should entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
References
(Note: The Reference Slide(s) is/are Not Included in Minimum [9] or Maximum [12] Slide Count)
Must Cite and List at Least Three References from Valid and Reliable Sources
All References Must be in APA Style
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, April 15). Meditation. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/about/pac-20385120
**## RubricforFinalProject.pdf**
HLTH 451: Stress Management Technique Final Project
Course: Fa25 HLTH 451-01 Emotional Health and Stress
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Description of the
Technique
/ 4
Rationale for the
Technique
/ 4
Step-by-Step Directions
or Guidelines for
Successful Use of the
Technique
/ 4
Examples of Application
of the Technique
/ 4
Evidence / 4
Minimum of Three Valid
and Reliable Sources
/ 4
Length / 4
A clear, concise, and accurate
description of the stress man-
agement strategy was
provided.
The description needs minor
revisions to be clear, concise,
and accurate.
The description needs sub-
stantial revisions to be clear,
concise, and accurate.
Clear, complete, accurate, and
significant rationale in sup-
port of the use of the strategy
as a means for stress manage-
ment were provided.
Rationale needs minor revi-
sions to be clear, complete,
accurate, and significant.
The rationale needs substan-
tial revisions to be clear, com-
plete, accurate, and
significant.
Clear, concise, accurate, and
complete step-by step direc-
tions or guidelines for suc-
cessful use of the strategy for
stress management.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement or the directions or
guidelines need minor revi-
sions to be clear, concise, ac-
curate, and complete.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement OR the directions or
guidelines need substantial
revisions to be clear, concise,
accurate, and complete.
The presentation includes
clear and accurate examples
of the application of the
stress management strategy.
These examples may be in the
form of a video clip, a series
of pictures, a diagram(s), or
downloadable handout.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to include clear and
accurate examples of the ap-
plication of the stress man-
agement strategy. These ex-
amples may be in the form of
a video clip, a series of pic-
tures, a diagram(s), or down-
loadable handout.
Examples of application of
the strategy were not pro-
vided OR the examples need
substantial revision to be
clear, concise, accurate, and
complete.
The presentation provides the
other students in the class
with evidence the technique
works / or doesn't work using
at least one valid and reliable
source.
The presentation provides un-
clear or limited evidence of
whether the technique works
/ doesn't work OR it does not
cite a valid and reliable
source.
The presentation does not
provide evidence.
A minimum of three valid and
reliable sources, specific to
the stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
Three sources were provided
but were incomplete.
Fewer than three valid and re-
liable sources, specific to the
stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment strategy but includes
one or two slides that were
not specific to stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes less
than 9 or more than 12 slides
(not including the title and
reference slide(s), AND/OR
included three or more slides
that were not specific to the
stress management
technique.
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Total / 40
Overall Score
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Organization, Grammar,
Spelling, Word Usage,
and Punctuation
/ 4
Design / 4
Overall / 4
The presentation is organized
and free from grammar, spell-
ing, word usage, and punctua-
tion errors.
The presentation includes no
more than five bullets per
slide, has a sans serif font
(Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica,
Geneva), a minimum font size
of 24 pt, has a high contrast
between the slide background
and the font.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to be organized or
free from grammar, spelling,
word usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation needs revi-
sions to meet the format cri-
teria (uses no more than five
bullets per page, is in a sans
serif font (Arial, Avant Garde,
Helvetica, Geneva), a mini-
mum font size of 24 pt, has a
high contrast between the
slide background and the
font).
The presentation is incom-
plete with multiple revisions
to be organized and/or free
from grammar, spelling, word
usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation does not
meet the formatting criteria.
Color and images are appeal-
ing and professional. Images
are cited. Consistent design
style.
Color is inconsistent and/or
images are missing or not
cited. Design style is
inconsistent.
Lacking color, images, and/or
design for presentaton.
The final project is polished,
appealing, informational, and
evidence-based.
The final project leaves the
reader with questions and
contains incomplete
information.
Level 3
40 points minimum
Level 2
32 points minimum
Level 1
24 points minimum
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**## StressManagementTechniqueDirections.docx**
**HLTH 451: Emotional Health and Stress**
**Stress Management Technique Final Project**
1.
**Stress Management Technique:** Select
**one specific stress management technique** as the focus of this presentation. Use your e-textbook and other resources to select and learn about this technique prior to beginning.
2.
**Components of the PowerPoint (see the template provided):**
a.
**Description:** Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources.
b.
**Rationale:** Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management using valid and reliable sources. Is it effective?
c.
**Step-by-Step Directions/Guidelines:** Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management using valid and reliable sources.
d.
**Examples of the Application of the Strategy:** Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique using valid and reliable sources. Examples may be in the form of a video clip, a series of pictures, a diagram(s), or downloadable handout.
e.
**Link to Resource:** Identify one valid and reliable resource for readers to gain further information related to the technique. It should not simply be a list but entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
f.
**List of All References Cited in the Presentation at the End of the Presentation:** Cite and reference at least three valid and reliable sources that address the presentation criteria. Provide a list of all references cited in the presentation at the end of the presentation.
**The reference list should not include any sources that are not valid and reliable sources and should be in APA format.**
3.
**Nine to Twelve Slides Not Including the Title and Reference List Slides:** All slides should be specific to the stress management technique. Additional slides should be for the title page and the reference list only.
4.
**Format:**
a. No More Than Five Bullets Per Slide
b. Font: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, Geneva
c. Minimum Font Size of 24 pt
d. High Contrast Between Slide Background and the Font.
e. Appealing format. Incorporate color, formatting, and slide design as desired. While the template is white with black font, you can edit this if it meets standards.
5.
**Communication:** Organized and free from errors related to grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation.
Note: Failure to provide a list of references for all references cited in the presentation and include quotation marks, author(s), year, and page (p.) or paragraph (para.) numbers for direct quotes from references and the author(s) and date for all other citations is plagiarism. It is expected that there be will citations on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
**## StressManagementTechniqueTemplate.pptx**
Stress Management Technique
Project Title
Name
Course
Instructor
Date
Content Requirements
The Presentation Should Focus on a Specific Stress Management Strategy
The Presentation Should Include 9 to 12 Slides Not Including the Title Slide and the Reference Slide(s)
The Presentation Should Not Include Any Slides That are Not Specific to the Stress Management Strategy
Format Requirements
Use a Sans Serif Font for The Text: Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica, or Geneva
The Text Font on Each Slide Must Be At Least 28 Point
There Must Be a High Contrast Between the Slide Background and Your Text on All Slides
Incorporate color and non-copywrite images as appropriate.
Citations in APA Style on Each Slide Except Title and Reference Slides
At least one citation of a valid and reliable source on each slide of your presentation other than your title slide and the slide(s) used to provide your list of references.
Citations for Information Paraphrased from the Work of Others Must Include
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Citations Using Direct Quotes of Three or More Consecutive Words from the Work of Others Must Include
Quotation Marks Before First and After Last Word of Direct Quote
Last Name of Author(s)
Year
Page (p.) or Paragraph (para.) Number (Author, year, p. or para. #)
A complete list of references used in the presentation is required at the end of the presentation. An act of plagiarism will result in a 0 on this performance task and a one letter grade deduction from your final course grade.
Description of Stress Management Technique (One to Two Slides)
Provide a clear, concise, and accurate description of the stress management technique
Cite a Valid and Reliable Source to Describe the Stress Management Strategy
Rationale for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide a clear, complete, accurate, and significant rationale in support of the use of the technique as a means for stress management
Describes if it is effective and evidence-based.
Use and Cite at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide at Least Three Rationale for Using the Stress Management Technique to Manage Stress and Promote Mental Health
Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Provide clear, concise, accurate, and complete step-by step directions or guidelines for successful use of the strategy for stress management.
Use and Cite At Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide Step by Step Directions and/or Guidelines for Using the Stress Management Strategy
Examples of Application of the Stress Management Technique (One to Three Slides)
Include clear and accurate examples of the application of the stress management technique.
Examples may be in the form of a:
Video
Series of pictures
Diagram or series of diagrams
Downloadable handout
Use and Cite One at Least One Valid and Reliable Source to Provide an Example of the Application of the Stress Management Technique
Valid and Reliable Resource For Further Information About the Stress Management Technique (1 Slide)
Identify one valid and reliable source for readers to use to gain further information related to the technique using a valid and reliable source.
Although this source may be one of the three valid and reliable sources used to create this presentation, this slide is not your reference slide.
It should not simply be a list but should entice the reader to click on it to learn more.
References
(Note: The Reference Slide(s) is/are Not Included in Minimum [9] or Maximum [12] Slide Count)
Must Cite and List at Least Three References from Valid and Reliable Sources
All References Must be in APA Style
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, April 15). Meditation. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/about/pac-20385120
**## RubricforFinalProject.pdf**
HLTH 451: Stress Management Technique Final Project
Course: Fa25 HLTH 451-01 Emotional Health and Stress
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Description of the
Technique
/ 4
Rationale for the
Technique
/ 4
Step-by-Step Directions
or Guidelines for
Successful Use of the
Technique
/ 4
Examples of Application
of the Technique
/ 4
Evidence / 4
Minimum of Three Valid
and Reliable Sources
/ 4
Length / 4
A clear, concise, and accurate
description of the stress man-
agement strategy was
provided.
The description needs minor
revisions to be clear, concise,
and accurate.
The description needs sub-
stantial revisions to be clear,
concise, and accurate.
Clear, complete, accurate, and
significant rationale in sup-
port of the use of the strategy
as a means for stress manage-
ment were provided.
Rationale needs minor revi-
sions to be clear, complete,
accurate, and significant.
The rationale needs substan-
tial revisions to be clear, com-
plete, accurate, and
significant.
Clear, concise, accurate, and
complete step-by step direc-
tions or guidelines for suc-
cessful use of the strategy for
stress management.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement or the directions or
guidelines need minor revi-
sions to be clear, concise, ac-
curate, and complete.
Step-by-step directions or
guidelines for successful use
of the strategy for stress man-
agement OR the directions or
guidelines need substantial
revisions to be clear, concise,
accurate, and complete.
The presentation includes
clear and accurate examples
of the application of the
stress management strategy.
These examples may be in the
form of a video clip, a series
of pictures, a diagram(s), or
downloadable handout.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to include clear and
accurate examples of the ap-
plication of the stress man-
agement strategy. These ex-
amples may be in the form of
a video clip, a series of pic-
tures, a diagram(s), or down-
loadable handout.
Examples of application of
the strategy were not pro-
vided OR the examples need
substantial revision to be
clear, concise, accurate, and
complete.
The presentation provides the
other students in the class
with evidence the technique
works / or doesn't work using
at least one valid and reliable
source.
The presentation provides un-
clear or limited evidence of
whether the technique works
/ doesn't work OR it does not
cite a valid and reliable
source.
The presentation does not
provide evidence.
A minimum of three valid and
reliable sources, specific to
the stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
Three sources were provided
but were incomplete.
Fewer than three valid and re-
liable sources, specific to the
stress management tech-
nique, were cited and refer-
enced in the presentation.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes 9
to 12 slides, not including the
title and reference slide(s),
specific to the stress manage-
ment strategy but includes
one or two slides that were
not specific to stress manage-
ment technique.
The presentation includes less
than 9 or more than 12 slides
(not including the title and
reference slide(s), AND/OR
included three or more slides
that were not specific to the
stress management
technique.
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Total / 40
Overall Score
Criteria
Level 4
3.1–4.0 points
Level 2
1.1–3.0 points
Level 1
0.0–1.0 points
Criterion Score
Organization, Grammar,
Spelling, Word Usage,
and Punctuation
/ 4
Design / 4
Overall / 4
The presentation is organized
and free from grammar, spell-
ing, word usage, and punctua-
tion errors.
The presentation includes no
more than five bullets per
slide, has a sans serif font
(Arial, Avant Garde, Helvetica,
Geneva), a minimum font size
of 24 pt, has a high contrast
between the slide background
and the font.
The presentation needs minor
revisions to be organized or
free from grammar, spelling,
word usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation needs revi-
sions to meet the format cri-
teria (uses no more than five
bullets per page, is in a sans
serif font (Arial, Avant Garde,
Helvetica, Geneva), a mini-
mum font size of 24 pt, has a
high contrast between the
slide background and the
font).
The presentation is incom-
plete with multiple revisions
to be organized and/or free
from grammar, spelling, word
usage, and punctuation
errors.
The presentation does not
meet the formatting criteria.
Color and images are appeal-
ing and professional. Images
are cited. Consistent design
style.
Color is inconsistent and/or
images are missing or not
cited. Design style is
inconsistent.
Lacking color, images, and/or
design for presentaton.
The final project is polished,
appealing, informational, and
evidence-based.
The final project leaves the
reader with questions and
contains incomplete
information.
Level 3
40 points minimum
Level 2
32 points minimum
Level 1
24 points minimum
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