Pre-task instructions
The pre-task must be attached to your application at studyinfo.fi in PDF format by the end of the application period. Name the document: last name_first name_pre-task.pdf
The pre-task will be used to determine which applicants are invited to an interview.
1) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMITMENT (30 points)
The applicant is required to write a short reflective essay in English. The applicant’s name must be clearly visible on each page of the essay document. The essay should be submitted in a pdf-format. The length of the essay is maximum of 5 000 characters.
Instruction for the writing:
- Write your personal career and educational background story. Shortly share your history towards this study programme.
- What are your goals for professional development and personal growth related to the Master’s degree? Mention at least three (3) goals and give reasons for your choice.
- What are the main reasons why you want to complete the Master´s degree? Describe your future plans related to the degree.
The evaluation criteria for the essay are:
- All the given questions have been answered and the instructions are followed carefully including the character count. The candidate can identify and justify issues relevant to their context.
- With the pre-task, the candidate demonstrates academic writing skills to study in an international Master’s level programme.
- The candidate shows capability for critical thinking, self-evaluation and motivation for developing themselves.
- Please note that the essay can be checked for plagiarism.
2) COLLECTIVE IMPACT FRAMEWORK, MATERIAL-BASED QUESTIONS (20 points)
Material:
https://socialinnovation.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Collective-Impact-Handout.pdf
https://collectiveimpactforum.org/what-is-collective-impact/
Go through and get acquainted with the material suggested above. Answer these following questions based on the content of the given material. Copy these questions and answers to your pre-task file. Mark your answers clearly.
Multiple choice / true-false questions:
2 points per task, -1 for false answers or empty. Applied task: 6 points
- Common agenda: All participating actors apply and follow the vision and agenda of the backbone organization in their own activities. True/False
- Measurement: Tracking the progress of the initiative should
a) be done by a common set of measure
b) allow organisations to have innovative possibilities for the measurement
c) maximize the end result - When mutually reinforcing activities and identifying new ways to work together, each organization specially
a) does what they do best
b) learns multiple new methods
c) follows the example of backbone organization - In collective impact framework, continuous communication is needed in order to
a) get financial support
b) understand the clients
c) enhance commitment - The backbone organization is the supportive infrastructure of the initiative. It´s main purpose is
a) to coordinate the efforts of the group
b) to let the group lead themselves
c) to support the initiative financially - The initiative should be designed and implemented so that the priority is in
a) ecological influences
b) financial outcomes
c) equity - Build a culture that fosters
a) relationships, trust, and respect across participants
b) commitment, participation and hesitation across participants
c) discrimination, participation and leadership skills across participants - When you think about your local surroundings or current work, which complex challenges you would like to solve and why? Give arguments to your answers. max. 200 words/6 points