COM 300 Prewriting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing

Part One Instructions-Prewriting: Complete this assignment by utilizing your chosen topic for the Portfolio project. The topic I chose is: Adding Online Learning to a College Campus. Without passing any judgment on your own ideas, generate a list of ideas and/or questions to research more information about your topic. Put this list of ideas in these heading categories:

• Background of the Problem
• Needs (why an online component is needed at the university)
• Proposed Ideas (how to add an online component)
• Benefits (for the university and its students)
• Implementation (actions recommended)
• Recommendation (summary and conclusion).

Note: You should aim to generate 3-5 or more ideas under each of the above headings.

At least 4 pages for part one (reference and title page does not count). APA Requirements.

Part Two Instructions- Summarizing: As the second part of your critical thinking exercise for this module, within document titled: Prewriting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing add “Summary” right after your prewriting/brainstorm. Your task is to summarize at least four paragraphs from the source (The article is attached) you cited in the Module 2 Critical Thinking Assignment into no more than two sentences, using no direct quotations. Remember to cite your source using proper APA formatting.

Part Three Instructions-Paraphrasing: As the third part of your critical thinking exercise for this module, open the Word document titled: Prewriting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing and add this “Paraphrasing” title right after your summarizing. Your task is to paraphrase each individual sentence below and cite each one in proper APA format.

1. Original - "If you incorrectly assume that all readers or listeners are experts in your field, you will create problems for yourself as well as for your readers" (Gerson & Gerson, 2010, p. 67). Paraphrase and cite.
2. Original - "So far computers cannot substitute for complex forms of communication because they require the ability to interpret information within a context" (Jerald, 2009, p.58). Paraphrase and cite.
3. Original - "The fundamental shift has brought a host of challenges not just for today's managers, who have to ensure that their teams perform across significant distances, but also for the remote worker who has to stay motivated while aiming to meet targets away from the hustle and bustle of an office" (Evans, 2010, p.28). Paraphrase and cite.
4. Original - “Our research suggests that a global mind-set, in which people see themselves as part of an international network, helps provide an environment that is conducive to dispersed teams” (Siebdrat, Hoegl, & Ernst 2009, p. 68). Paraphrase and cite.
5. Original - "Benefits of collaboration include developing critical thinking skills, discussion and consideration of ideas, and social skills development" (Kieser & Golden, 2009, p. 42). Paraphrase and cite.

For part two and three:  Total of one to two paragraphs required.

The paper needs to be well-organized at college level.