Final Project Outline/Annotated Bibliography

Before you begin, review the possible topics and requirements for your Final Project in Week Five.  There are four topics that you may choose from and they are listed at the beginning of the Final Project prompt. Submit the following to your instructor for review:

1. Identify the topic of your Final Project
   • Describe the issue, why it was selected, the perspective of approach, and the scope of the paper.

 

1. Provide an outline of your project
   • The outline should include a heading for each section of the Research Paper/PowerPoint Presentation (including one for the thesis and the conclusion) as well as heading descriptions. Subheadings should also be used with a description of each subheading. These should demonstrate that you have done significant research, evaluation, and critical thinking on the issues involved and should illustrate the strategies you would incorporate and implement for the scenario you are creating.

 

1. Create an annotated bibliography
   • The annotated bibliography should contain at least five scholarly sources that you intend to use in your project. Each listing must include a paraphrased narrative of the actual research study presented in the article and the studies used should represent the most current research related to the topic area.

Your outline and annotated bibliography must adhere to proper APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. You may also find samples of each in the Ashford Writing Center, which is located under Learning Resources in the left-hand navigation panel of your classroom.
Your assignment should be four to six pages as follows:

• Title Page (one page)
• Outline (two to three pages)
• Annotated Bibliography (one to two pages)

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

 

FOR KIM WOODS ONLY

 

Most researchers explain that the rise of the terrible 2’s occurs at a time when the kids are starting to learn their independence and what the word ‘no’ means.  On one hand, you want to let them explore that so they can develop a sense of self and autonomy. But, on the other, you have to have boundaries and rules. Find research to suggest where this fine line is?  [300 words, 2 references, 2 Intext Citations and Original Writing Only]

 

 

 

1-2 paragraph Discussion Post.

“Today’s generation didn’t want to watch ancient actors reciting the same tired lines. They wanted to see themselves reflected onscreen – rude, raw, entitled. These kids needed to believe that they themselves were only one daring, controversial act away from being up on that screen themselves.”

– Melissa Jo Peltier, Reality Boulevard

Within the past few years, Reality TV has become a staple in the homes of people not just in America, but around the world. Even some celebrities have given in to the undeniable effect of Reality TV, choosing to have their own lives played out in front of the lens. The term “Reality TV Star” has been coined and is now being uttered on the lips of millions. However one feels about Reality TV, this wave of entertainment seems to be here to stay.

What do you think will be the lasting impact that Reality TV has on the Humanities and how we see ourselves as humans?

 

Read the following scenario, and answer the questions following each section:

 

The Dosit Corporation is a chemical manufacturer, and its products are sold to other manufacturers and used in

household cleaning products. The company has 290 employees with about 220 involved in the production process,

30 working as maintenance personnel, and the remainder in clerical, sales, engineering, and senior management

positions.

 

The company has never had a safety manager before it recently hiring you. The company president instructed you to find

out what is wrong regarding safety and health and then to fix it. Several binders and files have been given to you with the

explanation that they are the existing safety policies and records. Looking through one folder, you find a chemical

inventory list from two years ago that included 780 chemicals. You find no records of hazard communication training, and

the existing written program is very minimal and inadequate. You also look at the MSDS/SDS files and find considerably

fewer than 780 MSDS/SDSs.

 

Question 1. What steps should you take to bring the company into compliance with the HCS considering best practices?

 

You went on a tour of your company’s chemical processing area with the production foreman. As with any such

operations, there are pipes going everywhere and numerous tanks. You noticed that few of the pipes and none of the

tanks have visible labels indicating what is in the tanks or pipes.

 

Question 2a. Is this a problem from a safety or regulatory point of view? Why?

Question 2b. What would be your recommendation on labeling considering the regulatory requirements?

 

You have just finished training the entire workforce about chemical hazards. The training was not well received by the

workforce, and they generally appeared to be bored; end-of-class quizzes indicated that they did not really grasp the

essential information. You do not understand how this could be because you carefully went over the MSDS/SDS for each

chemical that a given group of workers were potentially exposed to and explained in detail the precautions they needed to

take.

 

Question 3a. What most likely went wrong in this training?

Question 3b. How could future training be improved, including the explanation of chemical hazards without specifically

addressing each chemical?

 

During the inventory, you find a quart can of a chemical with a label in the maintenance shop. You find out that the shop

personnel only use it occasionally and for unfreezing rusted bolts. They do not seem to know anything about the

chemical’s potential hazards, and the wording on the container is not totally legible, so you are not sure what the hazards

are either.

 

Question 4a. How would find out about the proper use, storage, and disposal of this chemical?

Question 4b. How would you identify the chemical as hazardous, or as not hazardous?

 

During an inventory, you come across an unlabeled five-gallon container of a chemical on which someone has written a

chemical name.

 

Question 5. What should you do, if anything, about this container?

 

Use complete sentences when formulating your responses, and use APA format when writing your responses. Your paper

must be a minimum of two pages in length, not including title and reference pages. Provide examples in your discussions,

and support your answers with appropriate references and in-text citations.

 

 

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below

 

GEN 499 (General Education Capstone) Complete Course

 

 

 

Week 1

 

 

 

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ1

 

Final Research Paper Topic and Plan

 

The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is both interesting and manageable. For this discussion, complete the following:

 

·         Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five, and identify three potential research topics.

 

·         Describe methods that may be helpful in identifying and narrowing your research paper topic.

 

·         Examine two scholarly sources that may prove valuable as you seek to defend your claims.

 

·         Address why scholarly sources should be used to support your writing on the selected topic.

 

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ2

 

Social Media

 

The introduction of new technologies has significantly affected the social lives of many. These changes, which reflect how people use technology to interact, provide an example of trends that you might examine in your Final Research Paper. For this discussion, identify a significant change that has occurred in the way people communicate and share information, and reflect on the impact this change has had on individuals and society in general today (local and global). Keep in mind that not all social trends affect all groups in society to the same degree. In addition, examine the influence of social media on an individual’s personal and professional pursuits.

 

 

 

Week 2

 

Professional Resume and Cover Letter

 

Create a professional resume and cover letter for a position within your selected industry, and attach a copy to this discussion forum.

Ashford University’s Career Services department can provide assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.  Please visit the Student Portal Homepage (https://student.ashford.edu/) to access the Resume Builder (https://ashford-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=resume&ss=rb), listed under Career Services in the right column. Students who have created professional resumes and need critiquing and proofing, but who do not need the resume builder, can contract career services directly at [email protected].

 

 

 

Week 2 Assignment:

 

 

 

GEN499 Week 2: General Education Capstone Critique of Three Forms of Internet Communication 1900+ Words

 

Today, the Internet provides an unprecedented amount of information by way of blogs, videos, and podcasts. Conduct a critique of one blog, one video, and one podcast, which provide information that addresses the topic of your Final Research Paper. Assess the authors’ use of bias, validity, and applicability of information. Examine the influence of web-based information on global citizenship and multicultural understanding. Then, compile a list of three factors you believe should be considered when evaluating Internet sources for use in researching information.

 

 

 

 

 

Week 3

 

 

 

GEN 499 Week 3 DQ1

 

Social Capital

 

Read  “Bowling Alone”: An interview with Robert Putnam about America’s collapsing civic life (http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/assoc/aahe.html). For this discussion, complete the following:

 

·         In your own words, describe what is meant by the term “social capital.”

 

·         Examine the influences of social connections and technology and civic engagement in academic and professional pursuits.

 

·         Evaluate the significance of social capital in the context of global citizenship and multicultural understanding.  

 

GEN 499 Week 3 DQ2

 

Federal Policy

 

In recent years, immigration, health care reform, and fiscal policy have emerged as key issues in U.S. federal policy. There are many sides to each debate, and research is proliferating.

Using the Ashford Online Library, identify a scholarly article that answers research questions associated with the debate over immigration, health care reform, or fiscal policy (select one). Apply the principles of critical thinking to the selected issue. Cite the article or website that contains the research. Then, describe the findings of this research and provide your perspective on the validity of the findings.

 

Week 3 Assignment:

 

Final Paper Topic, Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography General Education Capstone 1400+ Words

 

Review the Final Research Paper instructions located within the Final Research Paper link in your online course or under the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Five. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the following and submit it to your instructor for feedback.

 

1. Topic
2. Thesis
3. Annotated Bibliography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4

 

 

 

GEN 499 Week 4 DQ1

 

Call to Action

 

Review The Surgeon General’s Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation 2010. Then, locate a news article or video related to obesity. Identify the source and evaluate the impact of the report, in relation to the media attention and focus on the topic of obesity. How did the report and media coverage create a sense of urgency to move the audience from complacency to action? In what ways do persuasive arguments and presentations directed toward general audiences create a call to action for reform?

 

GEN 499 Week 4 DQ2

 

Final Research Paper Progress

 

At this point in the course, you should have a strong draft of your Final Research Paper. Share your progress on the Final Research Paper, including the following:

 

·         Identify the Final Research Paper topic. What influenced you to make this choice?

 

·         Describe your rationale for selecting that topic in relation to your academic and career pursuits.

 

·         Provide your thesis statement.

 

·         Discuss interesting finds and/or frustrations that you have encountered in your research.

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4 Quiz:

 

GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking 25 MCQ’s

 

 

 

 

 

Week 5

 

 

 

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ1

 

Technology and Globalization

 

Examine the relationship between advances in technology and the responsibilities of global citizenship. Describe how technology has changed the way in which people pursue knowledge and how they address social concerns. Assess the challenges and benefits of a technical and global community, and recognize the impact of technological and global influences in your life.

 

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ2

 

Reflecting on General Education

 

Explain what you have learned about the principles guiding general education from this course and the courses you have taken in the past. What are the most important concepts you have learned (a) from this course and (b) throughout your time as a university student? What are your plans for putting your education to use within your community? How might your newly-acquired knowledge and skills shape your personal and professional development?

 

Week 5 Assignment:

 

 

 

GEN499: General Education Capstone Identity Theft in Our Contemporary Society 2800+ Word

 

Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in gathering data.

Potential social concerns include, but are not limited to health (e.g., obesity, smoking, or underage drinking), poverty (e.g., homelessness, basic needs, or transportation issues), family relations and dynamics (e.g., teen violence, physical abuse, depression, or suicide), social media (e.g., privacy), immigration (e.g., illegal), and education (e.g., plagiarism and/or cheating).

Your Final Research Paper should:

 

1. Include a literature review of three scholarly sources based on the selected contemporary issue. Analyze the validity of the author’s arguments and/or biases.
2. Explain how academic knowledge impacts the social elements and institutions of both local and global communities.
3. Assess how the principles of active citizenship could impact the contemporary issue during the next five to ten years.
4. Include at least one reference to a multimedia component (i.e., podcast, interactive website, blog, or video) and evaluate the relevance of this piece in relationship to academic knowledge and the selected issue.

 

The paper must be 12 to 14 pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least 12 scholarly sources, six of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library.  Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.