PSY693
Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
Reflection is a very important aspect of the
learning process that has been emphasized by many experts as a defining
characteristic of professional practice. Take some time and reflect on your
master’s education. Practically speaking, what were the most valuable aspect of
your journey thus far (assignments, projects, activities, etc.)? What have been
the biggest challenges? Finally, speculate how this degree will enhance your
future and align with your passions.
dq 2
What more would you like to investigate in
order to better prepare you for your future career/aspirations? Be sure to
include expert recommendations (while some may be general, many are
field/career specific).
PSY693
Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
Why is goal setting so critical to personal
and professional success? What makes a goal more likely to be accomplished? Be
sure to integrate expert sources from the assigned readings or from your own
research.
dq 2
Refer to the Smart Goal resources. List one
short- and long-term professional and career goal (4 total), along with
practical substeps to achieve them. Be sure to include dates. What might be
some potential challenges for each? How can you prevent some of these
foreseeable hurdles?
PSY693
Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
What did you enjoy the most about developing an original
research proposal? What was the most challenging aspect? Do you plan to
follow-through with this study? Why or why not? Feel free to share any other
thoughts relating to your study’s future.
dq 2
Revisit the Peer Review Forum Activity and review two
additional presentations. Comment on the learner’s proposals, addressing the
following:
1.
Strengths
2.
Weaknesses
3.
Potential Ethical Concerns
4.
Areas Needing Clarity
5.
Specific Suggestions
PSY693
Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
After reading the suggested articles listed for this week, please
answer the following questions:
1. What are
the benefits of publishing original research?
2. What
steps should one take to realistically accomplish this goal?
dq 2
Do you plan to publish your research? Why or why not? What might
be some challenges to the process?
PSY693
Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
Why are you pursuing
your career of choice? Do you feel you’ve adequately researched this avenue? How
important do you feel it is to pursue your passion?
dq 2
Post two
prospective career paths you plan to pursue and why. Include income range,
education needed, and any other important factors that were unveiled in your
research for this week’s assignment.
Response posts: Be sure
to ADD to the post, including other factors that may not have been mentioned.
Please include at least ONE question for the student you commented on.
PSY693
Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
After exploring the
resources for this week, please answer the following questions:
- What does professional growth
mean to you? - Why is networking so important?
How can you do this more? - How important is continued
education for your future success?
dq 2
After researching
various professional development opportunities, what short term plan of action
(1-3 years) will you take to remain current in your field? Be sure to address
networking, professional organizations, journals, continued education, etc.
PSY693
Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq 1
Take at least one online
Leadership assessment. What type of leader are you? What other leadership
skills do you possesses? What areas can you improve upon?
dq 2
Why is effective
leadership so integral to career (and overall life) success? Be sure to share
important “take-aways” from this week’s leader interview.
PSY693
Week 8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 December
dq
1
Why is a well-developed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) so important? What are some important elements to include
in a CV? Why are these specific elements so important?
dq 2
For this second discussion
topic, you will be critiquing one another’s CV. Develop (or update) and post a
copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Feel free to utilize the Curriculum
Vitae Template listed in the resources area. Comment on at least TWO learner’s
CVs. Be sure to include suggestions for improvement (e.g., format, content)
