CA 499 - THESIS - 4,000 WORDS - Weekly Revision Work - Outline

W2 Discussion "Topic Selection"

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Topic Selection

Please post the topic you plan to explore. Include why you selected it and how it impacts your profession.

Your submission should be at least 250 words after which you must comment to at least two of your peers.

At the end of the discussion, you will be asked to craft a 150 word reflection on what you have learned through this conversation and post it to the Weekly Reflection Journal. The more active you are in this part of the discussion, the more you will have to draw from in your reflection, so get involved, be active, help out your classmates when they need it, and, most of all, enjoy the conversation.

W2 Assignment "Research Proposal"

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Research Proposal

Using the checklist provided on pages 47 and 48 of the text, please prepare and post a document explaining your proposed research project. Answer questions 1-4 on the checklist, and explain your choices.

In addition, you may want to review the following documents:

· Conceptualizing the Paper

· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric

· Requirements for the Final Course Paper

· W3 Discussion "Discipline Areas"

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Discipline Areas (Bodies of Knowledge)

The following topic(s) will demonstrate what the discussion is about, but feel free to branch off or expand on the topics. At the end of the discussion, you will be asked to craft a 150 word reflection on what you have learned through this conversation and post it to the Weekly Reflection Journal. The more active you are in this part of the discussion, the more you will have to draw from in your reflection, so get involved, be active, help out your classmates when they need it, and, most of all, enjoy the conversation.

Your research paper must address a profession-related issue from at least two discipline perspectives. Please discuss the following questions about your proposed project:

1. How do the two areas you have selected relate to the issue?

2. How do they appear to overlap?

3. What challenges have you encountered so far in finding information relevant to your topic and how will you address those challenges? After you have posted your discussion, please comment to at least two of your peers.

· W3 Assignment "Article Evaluation Checklist and Mind-Mapping"

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Article Evaluation Checklist and Mind-Mapping

Complete the Evaluation of a Research Article Checklist (pp. 65-66 of the text) and then draw a mind map (p. 61 of the text).

Prepare a summary narrative of what you discovered and include both worksheets (mind map and article checklist) with it.

Submit these as a single document to the assignment drop box.

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Outline and Annotated Bibliography

Using your project proposal as a guide, develop an outline for your course paper and attach an annotated bibliography of a minimum of six (6) peer-reviewed resources. When you have completed your work, submit it to the drop box as a single document. Please refer to the following guidelines to help you shape your work:

Outline

Your outline should include the following:

· A brief introduction identifying your topic area, a working thesis statement, and a clearly defined statement on the position you are taking in this project

· A brief outline of each subpoint you will make to support your thesis statement (each subpoint you make will eventually become a body paragraph or two in your paper—you should plan to make several subpoints throughout your paper)

· A brief statement referring to how you might conclude your paper

You should expect to alter and define your position as you craft your paper, but you should use your outline to help you stay on track throughout the research and writing process.

Annotated Bibliography

Your annotated bibliography should include a full, APA-style citation followed by a brief annotation of at least six (6) peer-reviewed resources.

Each of your annotations should do the following:

· Identify the name of the source and the author(s)

· Summarize the main point(s) the author(s) makes and any relevant supporting subpoints

· Include a statement referring to the quality of the source (is it effective?) and how you might use it in your research project to support your position.

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First Draft

This week, you will be posting the first draft of your course paper. While you should consider this draft to be a work in progress, you should take great effort in preparing the best draft you can create. The more complete your work, the better comments you will receive, and these comments will help you craft a much more effective course paper. Make sure you follow APA guidelines for formatting and citations, and refer to the following criteria to construct your draft.

Please take the time to review the following documents to make sure the final version of your paper aligns to these requirements.

· Conceptualizing the Paper

· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric

In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below to ensure you craft your paper in a way that will cover everything.

Requirements of the Paper

· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).

· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed library resources.

· Your paper must combine information from two different disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one class in during your college career.

· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of the APA Publication Style Guide.

· All information drawn from external sources must be cited properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references page.

Paper Rubric

· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length, resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)

· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting, citations, conventions, etc.)

· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics

· 50% of the grade – Content

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Second Draft of the Paper

Using feedback received to date from your professor, fellow classmates, and anyone else with whom you have shared your work, revise your paper and post the second draft to this week’s drop box (use the tips from this week’s lecture to ensure you are revising and not simply proofreading).

You should continue to consider this draft as a work in progress, but your paper should include clear, substantial improvements from the first draft you submitted last week. Please note, your grade this week relies on improvements you have made to your first draft. Do not simply turn in the draft you submitted last week, as that cannot be accepted for credit.

Additionally, make sure you take great effort in preparing the best draft you can create. The more complete your work, the better comments you will receive, and these comments will help you craft a much more effective course paper.

Make sure you follow APA guidelines for formatting and citations, and refer to the following criteria to construct your draft.

Please take the time to review the following documents to make sure the final version of your paper aligns to these requirements.

· Conceptualizing the Paper

· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric

In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below to ensure you craft your paper in a way that will cover everything.

Requirements of the Paper

· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).

· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed library resources.

· Your paper must combine information from two different disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one class in during your college career.

· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of the APA Publication Style Guide.

· All information drawn from external sources must be cited properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references page.

Paper Rubric

· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length, resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)

· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting, citations, conventions, etc.)

· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics

· 50% of the grade – Content

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Final Project

Throughout the course, you have been working toward completing this paper. This week, you will have the opportunity to share the final result of your hard work with your professor. Please take the time to review the following documents to make sure your paper aligns to these requirements.

· Conceptualizing the Paper

· Grantham University Soft Skills Rubric

In addition, please review the paper requirements listed below to ensure you have covered everything. When you are satisfied with your paper, submit it to this week’s drop box.

Requirements of the Paper

· Your paper should be at least 4000 words long (this can range anywhere between 12-15 pages or more).

· The paper should have at least 10 cited resources within the paper. At least six (6) of these resources must be peer-reviewed library resources.

· Your paper must combine information from two different disciplines – preferably disciplines you’ve taken at least one class in during your college career. 

· Your paper must be in APA format, using the 6th edition of the APA Publication Style Guide.

· All information drawn from external sources must be cited properly, both within the text of your essay and in a references page.

Paper Rubric

· 20% of the grade – Met criteria for the paper (length, resources, integrating disciplines, etc.)

· 20% of the grade – Met APA style requirements (formatting, citations, conventions, etc.)

· 10% of the grade – Adhered to grammar and mechanics

· 50% of the grade – Content