Community Organization Assignment

Part 1

The Literature Review (500 Words)

This week, we will be expanding on the work we started in week two of this course. Rather than just analyzing resources, this week we will be blending our resources into a larger frame, drawing connections between each of the resources and to our project thesis. For a refresher on the final project criteria, see our  preview . 

A literature review has two specific goals:

· To demonstrate that you, the researcher, have done your due diligence in exploring the work other researchers have done in the area; and

· To ground the theory in the current research available.

You should think of your literature review as a way to tell a story about your research using sources as guideposts along the way. Think about your role in this as a moderator in a discussion between your sources, and your job is to keep them focused on your thesis (this is usually the first section of a research article, so you should use the literature reviews of your sources as a model for what we are doing here).

You will need a minimum of five (5) sources in your literature review (you will need a total of ten in your Final Project). Consider the following to help you gather these sources:

· Do a library search using Grantham’s EBSCOhost library database or from Google Scholar

· Use key words to search (try different variations)

· Only use scholarly books or peer-reviewed journal articles

· Choose sources from within the past 5 years (you can set your EBSCO search to only show articles within this range)

· Read titles to see what looks relevant (don’t waste your time reading things that don’t look like they will work for your project)

· Read the abstracts and only choose the most pertinent articles (once again, don’t waste your time—if the abstract doesn’t seem promising, move on to the nerxt article).

Please note: information from the Internet may not be used for this project unless the source is from an e-journal (a peer-reviewed journal that is published on the web). The organization’s website is an exception to this rule, but it can only count as one of your ten sources. Assignment

Create a literature review, incorporating each of your references (minimum of five), tying them to each other and to the thesis of your project in a single narrative. You should cite each source in the body of your literature review and in a references page at the end of your paper.

Your literature review should be arranged in the following way:

· Introduction: A concise definition of the topic and organization with which you are working. A clearly stated thesis of your project. A brief description about how this project might be interesting and/or important to your readers/adudience.

· Main Body: A discussion of each of your sources, including what they are claiming, how they relate to other sources you are using, and how they support your thesis (make sure you identify and cite each source as you use them). Each work should be summarized and evaluated for its premise, scope, and conclusion. In addition, address any inconsistencies, omissions, or errors, as well as accuracy, depth, and relevance you find compelling or think might be useful to your readers/audience. Use logical connections and transitions to connect sources.

· Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the review in general terms. You may want to revisit commonalities and differences between your sources, whether favorable or not. Make sure you tie your work throughout this review back to your thesis.

References: As well as accurate in-text citations, your literature review must contain complete and correct APA citations for every source in a references page at the end of your review.

Part 2

Reflection Journal (150 Words)

This week, through our readings and discussion, we have looked at the importance of reflection, not just in working in groups, but also in our personal endeavors. Additionally, we have begun to explore the following course outcomes:

· read and extract information and ideas from a variety of texts; -  Critical Thinking

· express, through writing and presenting, complex and well-researched ideas to a general audience; -  Communication & Critical Thinking

· express a well-informed, personal viewpoint and show an understanding of his or her own biases. -  Critical Thinking & Respect for Diversity

In your journal, reflect back on what you have learned so far through the course readings, assignments, and discussions (you are encouraged to reflect back on previous weeks as well). Answer each of the following questions to guide your reflection:

1. What, if anything, did you find surprising, particularly challenging, or interesting? (10pts)

2. From what you know about this course so far, what connections can you make to previous learning experiences, and how do you think this course will help you as you move forward in your college and professional life? (10pts)

3. How do the course outcomes (listed above) for this week apply to your experience so far? (10pts)

4. What specific ideas did you learn from the Starbucks book this week that you could use in your every life or future career? (10 pts)

5. What questions do you still need answered? (10pts)

Part 3

Reflecting on Our Strengths and Weaknesses (150 Words)

In the book Pour Your Heart Into It, in chapter 11, Schulz talks about “how businesses fail because its leader could not execute”. Maybe this is because they are not aware of their own strengths or the strength of their team. With that in mind, what are three strength/attributes that you have and that you can offer in a service-learning activity? Throughout the discussion, compare and contrast your answers with your classmates’ posts.

Part 4

Quiz

QUESTION 1

“Students engage in community service activities with international academic and learning goals and opportunities for reflection that connect to their academic disciplines” describes which principle?

		Service-Learning
		Community Service
		Community-Based Learning
		Volunteerism

QUESTION 2

“Students engage in community service activities with international academic and learning goals and opportunities for reflection that connect to their academic disciplines” describes which principle?

		Service-Learning
		Community Service
		Community-Based Learning
		Volunteerism

QUESTION 3

“Students engage in activities to meet actual community needs as an integrated aspect of the curriculum” describes which principle?

		Service-Learning
		Community Service
		Community-Based Learning
		Volunteerism

QUESTION 4

How is direct service different than project-based learning?

		Project-based learning allow students to gain more and diverse experiences than direct service.
		Direct service requires students to fill out more forms them project-based learning.
		Direct service involves one on one work with those persons served, project-based looks at the end product.
		Project-based learning allows you to connect your academic learning with community challenges, whereas direct service lacks this benefit.

QUESTION 5

In service learning, students

		help needy people were unable to do anything to help themselves
		alone bring their assets, means an interest to the service learning environment
		as well as those served, the faculty and the community partners all bring their capacities
		must realize that faculty lack a strong stake in the community partnerships

QUESTION 6

For in our Service-Learning project, Julian volunteer at children’s museum reading books to preschoolers. On Julian’s first Tuesday things go well. The following Tuesday, he is late due to traffic. He tells the contact person he is unavailable the following Tuesday due to an unexpected appointment. Julian insures the contact person that you will be available for the remaining Tuesdays. Which of the following statements is the best option.

		Julian has no intention of carrying out his commitment to the children’s museum.
		The contact person should view Julian as flakey.
		Julian created impacts sending a message opposite of his intentions
		This glitch harms the collaboration and nothing can be learned

QUESTION 7

How do students benefit from engaging in community based learning?

		Service-Learning guarantee students will have greater career opportunities
		Students learn lessons from traditional lecture style setting
		Students gain communication skills, leadership skills, and project management skills.
		Students gain a sense of social change due to a free labor they provide.

QUESTION 8

When all of the contributors of the service learning receive mutual benefits from an exchange it is called

		Collaboration
		Leadership
		Congruence
		Reciprocity

QUESTION 9

In the Remen article, which of the modes of interaction does the author value?

		Helping
		Serving
		Fixing
		Testing

QUESTION 10

An agent of change is 

		One who creates change by working in an active collaborative process with others
		Students who choose a direct service project for service learning
		A framework that promotes practice leadership and positively influence others
		The nature of work that you take on to accomplish your tests and achievable

QUESTION 11

Reflecting on the seven Cs, these are important for

		Developing values that informed decision making in a community project
		Building a genuine and complete community partnerships
		Making long-term impacts on controversy with civility
		Leaders to promote a common purpose for the learning and serving experience

QUESTION 12

What are some modes of reflection?

QUESTION 13

Describe the DEAL Model of critical thinking

QUESTION 14

Are there differences between service-learning and volunteering? If so, what are those differences? 

QUESTION 15

How is civic capacity intertwined with service-learning? 

QUESTION 16

Why do colleges require community service and service-learning?

QUESTION 17

What is the distinction between service through “charity” work and service through “solidarity” work? 

QUESTION 18

In what ways can Mentors establish their perceived credibility with mentees?

QUESTION 19

List and describe the four quadrants of the Johari Window.