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Module 1 - consists of 2 assignments (5 weeks)

  • Assignment 1
  • Assignment 2

Module 2 - 11 weeks

  • Assignment 3
Module One: Written and Oral Communication Skills
Assignment 1: Assess Yourself
Time frame:(approximately 2 weeks)
Activities:
  • Assessment - Deliver a 1-2 minute self-assessment and introduction (the first step in "Team-Building and a part of your contribution/participation grade) in Bongo, and offer comments on self-assessment and introductions posted by other class members

  • Engage in the Discussions:

    • Thoughts and Perspectives
    • Wrap-up
  • Zoom Consulting Sessions (Synchronous Meeting): TBA.
Assignment 2: Assess and Analyze the Quality of a Published Research Paper
Time frame:(3 weeks)
Activities:
  • Assessment
    • Write a 10-12 page, double-spaced, analysis of a published research paper on the selected article and a brief executive summary
    • Individual Bongo Presentation of the Critique on Selected Research Study Article
    • Provide comments on others' presentations
  • Engage in the Discussions:
    • Thoughts and Perspectives
    • Wrap-up
  • Zoom Consulting Sessions (Synchronous Meeting):
    • TBD: The instructor will inform students of the date(s) via email or announcement.
Module 2: Team-based Research Project
Assignment 3: Collaborative Research
Time frame:(11 weeks)
Activities:
  • Assessment:
    • Each group member is to research the selected problem or issue.
    • Thoughts and Perspectives Discussion
    • Write an individual draft analysis double spaced-spaced, 2-3 page, analysis paper on the team selected research topic and share your paper with your Team Members via in your Team Discussion space with a copy to the instructor.  (Your paper will be reviewed there and graded 0-1 and be considered as part of your "contribution/participation" grade.)
    • Each group is to submit a capstone research proposal worksheet, and a team "work plan", specifying who will do what by when and who will draw the parts together and edit them for final submission
    • Submit a 20--25 page Research Paper with an Executive Summary
      • Interim Due Dates for Sections of the Paper
        • Title and Introduction
        • Research Method
        • Literature Review
        • Findings
        • Conclusion
        • Bongo
          (Deliver/Post a narrated, PPT presentation on Bongo, min 2 narrated slides per team member)
        • Final Research Paper
    • Provide comments to other teams' presentations
    • Write a one (1) page personal and professional Reflection Paper on your experience in working with your group and in this class
    • Complete your team's Peer Evaluations
    • Engage in the Discussion:
      • Thoughts and Perspectives
      • Wrap-up

  • Note:

  • The narrated PowerPoint Presentation should be available for the group to review by
  • This course utilizes final exams day. The Final Paper assignment is due by 5 p.m. (ET) on the first day of final exams date, though you may submit it earlier, of course.
  • Zoom Consulting Sessions (Synchronous Meeting):
    • TBD: The instructor will inform individual groups of the date(s) via email or announcement.

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