module 1 of 8
Learn what the FIRST Impact Award is, what it recognizes, how it is judged, and what makes a team eligible. This module builds the conceptual foundation before you write a single word.
Understanding the Impact Award is module 1 of 8 in the The Impact Award guide. It picks up where Foundations: Storytelling and Clear Writing left off and hands over to Building the Written Submission. Its 4 lessons are about 110 minutes of the guide's ~14 hours.
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you can read them out of order, nothing is locked
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| no. | module | lessons |
|---|---|---|
| pre | Foundations: Storytelling and Clear Writing | 3 |
| 01 | Understanding the Impact Awardyou are here | 4 |
| 02 | Building the Written Submission | 4 |
| 03 | The Presentation, Interview, and Video | 3 |
| 04 | Building a Program Worth Recognizing | 3 |
| 05 | Worked Examples & Mini-Projects | 5 |
| 06 | Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting | 4 |
| 07 | Advanced Techniques & Case Studies | 4 |