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Required Resources

Articles

Coyle, J. P. (2010). Teaching writing skills that enhance student success in future employment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Collected Essays on Teaching and Learning, 3, 195-200. doi:10.22329/celt.v3i0.3262

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the ERIC database in the Ashford University Library. The author of this article stresses the importance for college students to develop better writing skills in college, because employers seek effective writers. The ability to write effectively can have a positive impact on work performance. This article will assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week.

Neureiter, M., & Traut-Mattausch, E. (2016). An inner barrier to career development: preconditions of the impostor phenomenon and consequences for career development (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Frontiers in Psychology, 1-15. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00048

· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. The authors of this article completed a study in which “imposter feelings” that lead to fears of failure and success decreased one’s ability to effectively plan a career and, thus, impacts one’s level of motivation. This article will assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week.

The Muse. (2013, November 1). 9 questions that’ll help you find your dream career (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2013/11/01/9-questions-thatll-help-you-find-your-dream-career/#222ce1fc23bb

· This article provides nine questions that help the reader think more about how to achieve the career they have always wanted. The questions focus on current skills and qualities that allows the reader decide if a career change is necessary. This article will assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week. Accessibility Statement does not exist. Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Multimedia

Radcliff, R. (Writer). (2007). Business, management & administration (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series episode]. In P. Iacono and A. S. Weber (Executive Producers), The complete career clusters. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=34900&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

· The full version of this video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This video has several segments that provide information on how to get into a green career through fields related to business, management, and administration jobs. It further describes how companies can be greener to make the world more sustainable, such as recycling boxes and any plastics. This video will assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week. Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Web Page

Ashford University. (n.d.). General Academic Information and Policies (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://www.ashford.edu/general-academic-information-policies.htm

· This web page provides information about Ashford Academic Policies and will assist you in your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week.

 

Recommended Resources

Multimedia

Smith, T. (Writer), & Vohra, S. (Writer & Producer). (2007). Spotlight on careers in education (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series episode]. In T. Smith & H. Stein (Executive Producers), The road to success: Stories of career satisfaction in popular fields. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=36914&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

· The full version of this video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This video includes eight segments that highlights individuals in history who overcame obstacles in their lives and developed a passion for teaching, such as Gaston Caperton and Virginia Rose. The segments provide the viewer a sense of motivation and determination to persevere through difficult times in order to receive education. This video may assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week. Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Smith, T. (Writer), Vohra, S. (Writer & Producer). (2007). Spotlight on careers in technology (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Series episode]. In T. Smith & H. Stein (Executive Producers), The road to success: Stories of career satisfaction in popular fields. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=36921&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

· The full version of this video is available through the Films on Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This video includes 8 segments which covers stories of two successful men in the industry of technology by the names of Geoffrey Ballard and Bob Mason. It discusses career options in the world of technology. This video may assist you with your Reflecting on General Education and Career discussion this week. Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.