HEA 520 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric The final project for this course is the creation of a ...

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HEA 520 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric The final project for this course is the creation of a research paper on a contemporary national issue addressing the current shifts and changing role of higher education in the twenty-first century. You will analyze the historical and current impact of the issue and associated trend on higher education institutions, using empirical data to illustrate how and why the trend impacts higher education institutions now and in the future. You will conclude your research paper by reflecting on the impact of the issue on your personal educational and professional experiences and pursuits. For Milestone One, you will submit a visual timeline illustrating the evolution of your selected issue and associated trend. This timeline should show the progression of a contemporary issue from its origin to its current state, illustrating all the watershed events that led to the issue’s current state. Be sure to provide enough explanation within the timeline so the audience can follow the information from beginning to end. You may use this timeline as a sample to guide you in creating yours. Prompt Submit a visual timeline that demonstrates your understanding of your chosen issue through a visual/graphic representation. You may use any type of software application to create the timeline, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Pages for Mac, Prezi, or Timeline Maker (free trial for 14 days with watermark), among others. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: Timeline Shows progression of a contemporary issue from origin to current state. Illustrates all watershed events that led to the issue’s current state. Provides sufficient explanation for readers to follow timeline from beginning to end. What to Submit Your visual timeline must be submitted as a PDF or JPG file, and sources must be cited in APA format.