Module 3

Ronald McClarin

IND101 Milestone 1 Template

1. Topic selection (from list of choices in course): My topic choice is the workplace during and after COVID.

2. At least three questions you have about this topic and how it might impact the future of our society:

a. How will remote working affect how we are able to interact socially with each other with the mission connection of physical engagement with others?

b. Why is unemployment rate at an all-time high, when many businesses are soliciting for employees?

c. How would teleworking affect the price of gasoline worldwide and should its lower emissions globally?

3. A short paragraph (at least 150 words) reflecting on this process. Consider the following as you reflect: Why did you choose this topic? Do you think you have any biases toward a certain perspective on it? How will you try to minimize your own biases as you conduct research? Did you find it difficult to come up with questions about your topic or to think about how this topic relates to the future?

I chose the workplace during and after COVID because I think all of us can relate to the challenges faced during the pandemic. The biases I have toward this topic is related to the vaccine. I think while we have basic freedoms that shouldn’t be infringed upon, health and safety isn’t one of them. Those that are refusing the vaccine without something medically wrong is selfish and not concerned about the well-being of others which can and have resulted in death. I will try to minimize my biases when conducting my research by providing factual information only and tying it into the topic and leaving my opinions to myself. I did not have any difficulties coming up with questions relating to my topic or how it relates to the future. I believe that with us still in a pandemic its easier to discuss and relate as we are all learning to navigate with this new way of life. While it is currently difficult on many levels, I believe in the future it will become the norm of how we operate.