Assignment Details
Activity & Discussion Participation (15 weekly evaluations – 10 points each)
Each week there will be a variety of opportunities for you to construct your learning. To gain the most from these experiences, you will need to be prepared and contribute. There will be class discussions and activities to help you apply and analyze the course material, while also giving you the chance to synthesize new ideas.
Applied Learning Projects (3 projects – 250 total points)
To demonstrate your understanding of the course material, you will complete projects for the first three units. In the first unit, you will complete a series of three summaries also known as a precis, each will be on a selected theory from the discipline. In the second unit, you will create a precis on an academic article which you will present and discuss this with the class. The third unit’s project will be an annotated bibliography consisting of a minimum of 5 source citations with annotations regarding a subject of your choice related to the discipline. A peer review and discussion will be required for this project.
You are highly encouraged to work with the instructor to complete these projects. In addition to demonstrating your ability to synthesize your learning into original material, you will be provided with the opportunity to evaluate your peers’ materials. Additional details regarding this assignment can be found on Canvas.
Journal Assignments (4 reflections – 75 points each)
Throughout the course, you will be provided the opportunity to reflect on the subject matter covered in the reading list. Responding to the prompts provided on Canvas, you will explore the connections between your learning and its application. This writing should demonstrate critical thought regarding the exigence, salience, and applicability of the concepts covered in the material. You will be asked to analyze the resources provided and synthesize your own ideas about them in terms of the course outcomes.
Final Paper Literature Review (1 paper – 300 points)
The fourth outcome of this course requires you to demonstrate your ability to apply research, standards, and theories. A literature review will be used to assess your competence in this area. Using your selected topic area, you will complete a literature review paper that links the current discipline research to specific theories. This paper should include a minimum of 10 sources with analysis of how they relate to one another and to discipline theories. In addition to the paper, you will present the highlights of this review to the class, discussing the implications of your findings. This assignment provides you with the opportunity to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the research of others. Further details can be found on Canvas.
Grading and Evaluation
Activities & Discussion Participation
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15%
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Journal Reflections
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25%
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Applied Learning Projects
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30%
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Literature Review
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30%
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Total
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100%
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