Discussion English Composition 1

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Discussion 1: Complete this Worksheet. Each worksheet is building toward helping you write and complete your final paper. While the instructor may provide direct feedback, please check your grade to see how you progressed on this assignment.

Discussion 2: Comment on three of your peers’ posts. Feel free to ask them questions or for elaboration on something they said. The only requirement is to be kind and have a discussion (be specific and encouraging). If a teammate already has five comments, then choose a different teammate to interact with so that they feel included.

Instructions:

For your Public Space Essay, you will need to visit a public space of your choosing or reflect on a picture of a public space. Please list a combination of physical or pictured public spaces below.

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Choose one of those five public spaces and tell me why it matters to you.

[post your answer below]

Tell a Story

In your Patterns Plus Book, please read Chapter 2 on Narration. In that chapter, you will see a paragraph pattern. Use that pattern to tell a story about the public space you selected and write a short narrative (100 words – 250 words), following the book’s suggested pattern: 

Topic Sentence:

Incident 1:

Incident 2:

Incident 3:

Incident 4:

Incident 5:

Conclusion:

Style Exercise:

In your book, read John Updike’s story “The Movie House” (pg 18), and Elizabeth Bishop’s “Geography” (pg 25). Now take the story you wrote and try and modify your story to match the style of John Updike or Elizabeth Bishop. Basically, I want you to pretend that you can write like they can. Pretend to be them. I know many of you like to copy. Try and copy them here but with your story. Good luck!

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Rubrics 

Argument essay (peer review)

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Argument Essay Assignment

I need a draft and a final essayAssignment DescriptionFor this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.Purpose and Learning ObjectivesThe purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:

  • Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
  • Awareness of the purpose of your argument
  • Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
  • Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
  • Ability to synthesize information from various sources
  • Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
  • Ability to research  and identify academic sources
  • Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
  • Ability to converse in standard, academic English

Minimum Requirements

  • 1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
  • An interesting and informative title
  • A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
  • Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
  • A document formatted in correct MLA format
  • 5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources) 
  • One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show what the opposing side claims and then refutes that side. For instance, if I am arguing that public schools should require children to be vaccinated unless a documented medical reason prohibits vaccination, then I might cite a source that argues that vaccinations are dangerous. I would show one or two main reasons the source gives and then show why those reasons are invalid as I prove my point about the need for vaccines.
  • A refutation of opposing arguments (in the counterargument)
  • A synthesis of sources; do not simply summarize your source material, but show how they are connected and respond to them.
  • A works cited page in MLA format with corresponding in-text citations. The works cited page should be included in the same document as your essay.

If you fail to meet the minimum requirements, you should not expect to earn higher than a D on the essay (but perhaps much lower).Due DatesRefer to the assignment calendar for due dates for this assignment.Remember, the grade for the peer review is separate from the grade for the essay. See the guidelines for peer review for instructions about completing the peer review process.Process of Completion Here are a few steps that might help you develop your essay:

  1. Choose your topic from the ones provided for this unit (see below).
  2. Once you’ve found a topic, determine if it needs to be narrowed or if a particular focus might help the argument. 
  3. For instance, if you were writing about obesity, you might need to find a slant that creates a more interesting argument than “obesity is a problem” (of course it’s a problem!). Narrowing helps a bit, but not enough: “to avoid obesity, Americans should exercise more” (of course Americans should exercise more!). But what if we narrow the topic further: “schools in Texas need to ban unhealthy foods from the lunch menu and eliminate vending machines with unhealthy snacks and sodas.” This sentence establishes a more focused and nuanced argument than the earlier topic of obesity. To create a more interesting topic, you might then move to question who is responsible for obesity. Is it individuals, corporations, cultural norms, the government, or some other entity? What can we do to change the culture in the United States so that obesity is not so prevalent? The more focused and nuanced the topic, the better the paper usually is. Starting with the topics from the list below, try to find a focused topic for your essay.
  4. After narrowing your topic, you should make a list of everything you know about the topic and everything you want to know. This list will guide your research.
  5. Now, you’re ready to start researching. Be sure to only include reliable sources in your research and to take careful notes to avoid accidentally plagiarizing your sources later. As you research, remember that plagiarism is still a serious offense even if you just forget to cite a source. Always keep notes of where you get information and be prepared to cite the information correctly.
  6. Be sure to allow a few days to draft your essay. You want to be sure you don’t forget any of the wonderful arguments you developed during the invention and research phases. You may also want to outline the major points of the essay before drafting.
  7. Always allow several days to revise the essay. You will get comments during peer review, and you should consider those comments carefully.
  8. Finally, be sure to edit your essay for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and proofreading. 

Potential Topics Choose your topic from the Gale Opposing Viewpoints database: http://ic.galegroup.com.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&u=txshracd2500 

  • U.S. Borders (Emigration & Immigration)
  • Cuba & Immigration
  • Children of illegal immigrants
  • Public Transportation
  • Civil Rights
  • Popular Culture
  • Culture of Beauty
  • Celebrity Culture
  • Renewable Energy
  • Animal Experimentation
  • Technology & Education
  • Vaccines
  • Privacy
  • Criminal Justice
  • Millennial Generation
  • Genetically Modified Foods

My topic is : Genetically Modified Foods

  • Instructions for Peer Review Peer reviews are an essential part of the revision process, as it’s important to receive feedback on your writing. Even the best writers ask for others to read their work. All you need to do is turn to the acknowledgement section of many books to find praise for others who have read drafts of the book. All important writing should be read by someone else prior to submission.  To earn credit for peer review, you must submit a draft to the peer review discussion board by the due date and comment on one of your classmates’ drafts by the second due date (the schedule lists two due dates: the first is when you must submit your draft; the second is when you must submit your responses to others). You must submit a draft AND comment on someone else’s draft to earn any credit for peer review. Just submitting a draft OR just commenting on someone’s draft will not earn credit. Posting Your Draft 
  • To post your draft, go to the discussion board for peer review included within the unit.
  • Create a new thread and post your draft as an attachment.  Your attachment must be saved as a .doc or .docx document. Please ensure that your draft uploads correctly.
  • Responding to Classmates 
  • Select a classmate’s thread and download his/her attached draft.
  • Reply to his/her thread to indicate the draft is under review (i.e. John Dow is currently reviewing the document).  Do not select the paper if someone else is already reviewing.
  • Read the draft carefully and respond to the questions listed below, either in a new document or at the top of your classmate’s document. At the very least, you must answer the questions, but you can also use the “Comment” function in Microsoft Word to write comments to your classmates within the essay (put your cursor where you want the comment, go to the “Review” tab in Microsoft Word, and select “New Comment”).
  • Complete the review and save the document to your computer.
  • Once you have completed the review, reply to your classmate’s thread and upload the review.
  • Questions for Peer Review 1. Read your peer’s essay from beginning to end just to let its ideas wash over you.  What are your initial thoughts? Did your peer satisfy the requirements of assignment?  Please explain in detail.  2. Review the essay’s title as well as its introduction and conclusion.  Think about the relationships among these three components. Do they match or do they disagree? Make note of strengths or weaknesses in these crucial areas.  Please explain in detail.  3. Find the essay’s thesis.  Is it clear? Is it well positioned? Paraphrase (put in your own words) the thesis of the essay to check your understanding. Review the assignment guidelines to ensure that your peer’s thesis is on target. Make note of strengths or weaknesses in this area. Please explain in detail.  4. Focus on the individual paragraphs of the essay.  Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that previews the ideas of the paragraph? Observe the essay’s development of paragraphs.  Does each paragraph have a single main idea that relates to the thesis?  Are there any paragraphs that seem disconnected or out of place?  5. Consider the essay’s use of the English language.  Are sentence structures, grammar, spelling, punctuation and mechanics employed effectively, or do errors distract the reader from understanding and enjoying the writer’s analysis? Make note of strengths and weaknesses in this area.  Please explain in detail.  Remember: When in doubt about how to do the peer review, be honest, helpful, and constructive. Saying “Great job! Don’t change a word!” never helped anyone to be a better writer.

Security and Cyber Threats

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W5 Assignment “Security and Cyber Threats”

E-Commerce

Security and Cyber Threats

Name the major points of vulnerability in a typical online transaction, and describe the technology solutions that a company can use to defend itself against security and cyber threats.

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

·         Write between 500-750 words (approximately 2-3 pages) using Microsoft Word.

·         Attempt APA style.  Use the APA Resources in your course for guidance.

·         Use font size 12 and 1″ margins.

·         Include a cover page and reference page.

·         At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.

·         No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.

·         Use at least two references from outside the course material, preferably from EBSCOhost.  The textbook, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the two reference requirement.

Reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) must be identified in the paper and listed on a reference page.  Reference material must come from sources such as scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, online newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc.  Sources such as Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, etc. are not acceptable.

 

 

Analyzing a Published Work

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 (Need in 5 hours)

One of the most important skills you will use throughout your career and personal life is analytical thinking. Analytical thinking requires you to identify the purpose or intent of a document, and determine whether the assertions or claims are valid and reasonable.

This assignment will help you to develop the skills necessary to determine the meaning found within a text. You will find an op/ed piece from an online newspaper, then write an essay in which you analyze the article. The intent of this essay is not to argue for or against the content; instead, you are analyzing what the article does in terms of purpose, approach, and effectiveness.

*Note that no one writes a polished essay in a single sitting. Start early and give yourself time for multiple revisions.

Step 1:

Go to an online newspaper website such as:

·        Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/

·        The Kansas City Star http://www.kansascity.com/

·        The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/

Find an article in the Op/ED (Opinion/Editorial) section that is argumentative in nature.

Step 2:

Analyze the article using the following questions as a guide.

1.   What is the purpose of the text? In other words, what does the author want his or her readers to believe and/or do after reading the article?

2.   What strategies does the author use to achieve his/her purpose? Does the author use facts, examples, experiences, logic, assumptions, data, sources, expert opinion, and so on to prove his or her position? Be sure to give examples. You could also try to determine if the position is presented as more of a Classical argument or a Rogerian argument.

3.   What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach the author used? Do you detect bias that is unreasonable? Does the author use unreasonable assertions, stereotypes, or faulty information to make his or her points? Does the author place the opposition in an unfair light? Does the author distort the arguments of those who disagree? Does the author fail to recognize the weaknesses in his or her own position? Does the author leave out important information? Does the author back up his or her assertions with evidence, or does he or she simply make assumptions? What would most improve the argument? Explain your answers.

Remember, you are not arguing for or against the content of the article you choose; you are analyzing how the author supports the claims that are made. Your analysis consists of identifying the author’s purpose, and determining whether the strategies used by the author are reasonable.  Be objective.

1.     To be clear: Your readers should not know what your position is about the subject. 

2.     Do not include personal opinion or personal judgments about the subject matter.

3.     Do not include personal narrative.

Step 3:

Analysis Checklist – Use these questions to evaluate your essay against the assignment requirements

1.     Does the source article discuss a current controversial topic?

2.     Does you analysis identify the argument (point of view)?

3.     Does your analysis use effective transitions as it progresses from paragraph to paragraph?

4.     Does your analysis avoid personal opinion, casual language, or first or second person language (I or You)?

5.     Is the analysis complete? Does information need to be added or deleted to complete the assignment?

6.     Does this analysis meet the assignment criteria?

Use APA Format for this assignment: This analysis should be presented in the form of a single essay, complete with a title page, an introduction, three body paragraphs (purpose, approach, and effectiveness), a conclusion, and a full References page.

Your analysis should meet the following criteria:

1.     Is based on a current topic and/or event;

2.    Should have title page, abstract (if used), and References page;

3.     Includes direct quotations and paraphrased passages from the text;

4.     Uses attributive tags that not only work to convey the mood of the writer, but establish him or her as an authority in the field of study;

5.     Avoids personal opinion;

6.     Is written clearly, concisely, and accurately;

7.     Is written solely in third-person;

8.     Includes a References page;

9.     Has been closely edited so that it contains few or no mechanical errors;

10.  Is ordered with a title page, an introduction, three body paragraphs (purpose, approach, and effectiveness), a conclusion, and a full References page.

View your assignment rubric.

Individual Project Communicating Risk

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DRMP

Deliverable Length:  2-3 pages & a spreadsheet with risks listed.

APA Format. Cited and referenced.

 

For this assignments use the following scenario. Review the scenario first and then continue on with your assignment.

 

You have been meeting with the CEO, the project sponsor, your manager, and the heads of all the other departments to discuss the project and their expectations. You are starting to be concerned about the level of risk of this project and whether or not the organization really understands it. As far as you can tell, the company has never done formal risk management, taking a more relaxed approach to risks. You are starting to develop your risk management plan; you will present it to your manager and the sponsor in two weeks along with some other project planning deliverables.

Assignment Guidelines:

·         Create a project charter and identify the key constraints of the project (scope, budget, timeline, quality, people resources, etc.).

·         Using the scenario from this unit, create a spreadsheet that lists all the project risks you see based on what you currently know about the project. List at least 15 risks. For each project risk, provide a:

o    Detailed description

o    Category (schedule, strategy, people, etc.)

Note: This list will be used in later activities throughout the course.

 

Your submitted assignment  must include the following:

·         A 2–3 page typed document that includes:

o    A project charter and identification of key constraints

o    At least 15 risks listed in a spreadsheet with a detailed description and the category of each

    • Please submit your assignment

      Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric.

      For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

       

    • Objectives:
      • Compose risk assessments, and discuss techniques for monitoring and controlling risks
      • Create and present a risk management plan
      • Understand the techniques for identifying and mitigating against project risks

How would you Reply in 400 words

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Descriptive writing is supposed to awaken some of your senses as if you were in that place and time with the writer. “Mick, Mom, and Me” Anderson, M.  (2017) has both strong descriptive writing and spots it could improve on. The author talks about the fireworks leaving “burnt sulfur smells” in the air. I could practically smell it. I remembered my own experience with fireworks. When she described sounds they were vivid as well. Examples of this were in the very beginning when she “shrieked loud enough to wake the neighbors” or the “nasal singing” of the Smashing Pumpkins. Being a teenage girl at one point I have shrieked before. I felt her excitement in that wording and I heard the sound. When she described the nasal singing of Billy I heard him just like when I went to see him in concert. They transferred me as if I was there with her. Things I would have built up a little more would have been her touch aspects. She said “soft black tee” when talking about a shirt her and her mom grabbed. I may have used something to compare it to, to create that picture. “when we both grabbed the same black tee shirt, this tee shirt was so soft like fresh cotton towels that had just been pulled from the dryer”. Another part I would have improved on, was sight, like when she said the sun had set I may have put in what type of sunset it was.  Was it one of those with the oranges that fade into red and then purple? Did it have soft lights that just fade into that deep blue that look like a blanket is covering the world and tucking it into sleep? Anytime I have felt really “there” when reading something is when an author compared it to something that I could pull up from my own memory. The author did great on many aspects surrounding all 5 senses but could have enhanced a few too. All around great writing.

Your replies to classmates should be at least a paragraph in length and should expand, clarify, defend, and/or refine their thoughts. Consider asking questions to further meaningful conversation. Be honest, clear, and concise, referring to specific words and points from your classmates’ postings

Statement and Motto

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Positioning Statement and Motto Due Week 4  In this assignment, you will create a Positioning Statement and Motto for the following brand: Jeep Cherokee Use the information listed, as well as your own research, to assess the brand by completing the provided template. At the end of the template, be sure to develop what you believe would be a new or better positioning statement and motto for the brand. Use the provided information, as well as your own research, to assess one (1) of the stated brands (Jeep Cherokee, Amazon, or Google) by completing the questions below. At the end of the worksheet, be sure to develop a new positioning statement and motto for the brand you selected. Submit the completed template in the Week 4 assignment submission link.  Company/Brand Selected (Jeep Cherokee, Amazon, or Google):    1. Target Customers/Users Who are the target customers for the company/brand? [Insert response]  How could/does the company reach its customers/users? What methods and media might and/or does the company use to reach the customers/users?  [Insert response]  What would grab the customers/users’ attention? Define the customers/users according to their demographics and psychographic information (e.g., age, gender, income, education, lifestyle, values, etc). How do they want to be perceived?  [Insert response]  What do these target customers’ value? [Insert response]  2. Competitors Who are the brand’s competitors? [Insert response]  What product category does the brand fit into?  [Insert response]  What frame of reference will customers use in making a choice to use/purchase this brand/service? What other brands/companies might customers compare this brand to? [Insert response]  3. USP (Unique Selling Proposition) How is this brand/company better than its competitors? What is the brand’s USP (Unique Selling Proposition? [Insert response]  What is the brand’s uniqueness? [Insert response]  What is the competitive advantage of the brand? How is it different from other competing brands? [Insert response]  Does the brand have any attributes or benefits that dominate competitors? [Insert response]  4. Positioning Statement & Motto Develop a new positioning statement and motto for the brand you selected. Below is an example of BMW’s positioning statement and motto. • BMW Positioning statement: The brand for discerning customers of sports cars (target customers) who want an exhilarating experience (USP). • BMW Motto: BMW is the ultimate driving machine. [Insert response]

Communication Through Innovation DQ 1

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Communication Through Innovation DQ 1

Ashford University Discussion

Prepare: For this discussion, you will read Chapter 3 of Making Strategy Count in the Human Services Sectorand select a minimum of one scholarly article from the Ashford library that examines the use of technology in human service organizations (e.g., client/provider communication, use of social media, interventions using communication technology, etc.).

Reflect: As contemporary society seeks to access and capitalize on the use of innovative technologies, human service organizations find themselves working to integrate applicable modalities into the scope of service provision on multiple levels (e.g., use of technology to communicate internally, apply technology to client engagement, etc.). For this discussion, you will consider the role of communicaton within human service organizations and apply your understanding of how pertinent technologies have changed the 

landscape of  interaction.  Consider the critical issues that relate to the use of technology as identified in your readings.

Write: First, you will explain the essential features and significance of two distinct electronic communication methods identified in your scholarly article(s).  Next, you will  compare and contrast each method in terms of their individual benefits and limitations as they pertain to meeting the needs of the client group. Finally, discuss the implications of these methods in terms of how they contribute to organizational strategy within a human service organization.

Guided Response: Read the initial responses provided by your classmates and consider the arguments presented within them. Going beyond simply indicating agreement or disagreement with their posts, extend the discussion to include additional reflections, perspectives, and inquiries that foster critical thinking. For this prompt, consider the following when replying: What additional benefits and/or limitations can you identify that are associated with your classmates’ selected communication modalities?  What do you see as the role of these modalities in terms of organizational strategy? What other ways can these modalities be applied in health and human service organizations beyond those described? The initial reply must be a minimum of 300 words

Assignment 2: RA 2: Pulling It All Together

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Assignment 2: RA 2: Pulling It All Together

Assignment 2: RA 2: Pulling It All Together

Does background music significantly impact the productivity of patient registration employees?

A group of patient access registrants works in an open office environment in a hospital. A human resources (HR) manager wants to compare the productivity of this group under three conditions: with a constant background sound of music, with an unpredictable background sound of music, and with no background sound of music.

There are twenty-four registrants, and they are randomly divided into three groups. All registrants study a set of written patient registration material for 30 minutes. During this time, those in Group 1 are subject to background music at a constant volume, those in Group 2 are subject to background music with varying volumes, and those in Group 3 are not subject to any sound at all. After studying, all employees take a 10-point multiple-choice test over the material. Their scores are as follows:

Group 1—Constant Sound Group 2—Random Sound Group 3—No Sound
7 5 2
4 5 4
6 3 7
8 4 1
6 4 2
6 7 1
2 2 5
9 2 5

You are to analyze the collected questionnaire data using Microsoft Excel and draw conclusions to report back to the human resources (HR) manager in the form of a research report.

Following is a step-by-step assignment breakdown:

  1. Develop a problem statement that incorporates the scholarly literature to support your rationale.
  2. Develop a research question based on the problem statement.
  3. Formulate a null and an alternative hypothesis set based on the research question.
  4. Identify the independent and dependent variables and describe how they are being operationally defined in your research project. Identify the type of data being used.
  5. Describe your sample using descriptive statistics.
  6. Select and describe an acceptable α level for deciding whether to accept or reject the null hypothesis.
  7. Select the most appropriate statistical test to test your hypothesis and explain why it is the most appropriate tool.
  8. Using Microsoft Excel, conduct your statistical analysis.
  9. Discuss possible limitations of the study.
  10. Recommend future research directions.
  11. Write a conclusion. In your conclusion, make sure you address the importance of adhering to ethical standards in developing research studies, interpreting the results, and considering who should have access to the data and knowledge gained from the research.

Your final product should include the Microsoft Excel computations and a 4- to 6-page Microsoft Word document. Utilize a minimum of four scholarly sources. Make sure you employ proper grammar and spelling and apply current APA standards for writing style to your work.

Use the following headings to organize your paper: Feel welcome to add sub headers as you need or desire.

  • Problem statement
  • Research question
  • Hypotheses
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion and recommendations
  • References
  • Appendix (Microsoft Excel printout)

 

Week8

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*****Due in 6hrs******

***My program of study is in Associates of Business Management****

***The school is Grantham University*****

 

“Degree Planning”

This week, we introduced the idea of general education – the core courses you will take before you jump into your program of study. In this assignment, you will explore the Grantham University catalog to determine which general education courses you will be taking, along with the elective courses that round out your education.

You will definitely need to read the online catalog in order to complete this assignment. 

Review Section 7 in the catalog for the General Education program description, categories, and list of courses.  Make sure you understand why we require students to complete the General Education slate of courses.

Then look for your degree program in Section 8 of the catalog.  You will see each program listed by college (School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Nursing and Allied Health).  After reading the description of the program and the student learning outcomes, you will see the tables that list the General Education courses, the Program Core, and the electives.

Once you have read these sections in the catalog, you are ready to start this assignment.  Your job is to write a response to each of the following four prompts:

Prompt 1: General Education Requirements

A.  To start this assignment, write a paragraph explaining the reason why we require students to complete the General Education courses (you may need to refer to section 7 of the catalog for this rationale). 

B.  Then using this template list and then describe the courses you will take to complete the General Education requirement for your program.  In some programs, you have choices – in other programs, you do not have choices (they tell you which courses to take). 

Prompt 2:  Program Core Requirements

A. In a paragraph state your degree program and explain why you chose your program of study.  In your answer explain how will this program of study will help you in your career advancement?

B. Next, in the same template as Prompt 1, list and describe the courses you are required to complete for the program.  Be sure to point out which courses are pre-requisites for more advanced courses.  This is important because you must enroll in these courses in sequence – you have to pass the pre-requisite before you can attempt the higher course.

Prompt 3:  Electives

Each program has a different number of electives that you can select to complete your degree.  Take note of special requirements, such as the fact that some electives have to be chosen from the program (versus those that can be chosen from any course listed in the catalog). Also note whether the elective must be a course numbered 300 or above.

A.  In the same template as Prompts 1 and 2, include the courses you choose as electives

B.  For each elective include a statement explaining why you are interested in the course in the table

Prompt 4:  Sequencing of Courses, Credit Hours and Graduation Requirements

This is the truly important part of this assignment. Some courses have pre-requisites, which means you have to take a designated lower-level course before you can take the advanced course.  

A.  In your template, make sure to designate all classes that have pre-requisites in your template.