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)
PSY693
Week 3 Review of Research Proposal – Peer Review Worksheet Latest 2017 December
PSY-693 – Professional Capstone
Peer Review Worksheet
Please
provide quality feedback to your peers that will help them to improve their
research writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing that
feedback.You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places:
to the Topic 3 Peer Review Forum Activity for your peer to view, as well as to
the Topic 3 Peer Review of Research Proposal assignment box, so the instructor
can grade your work.
Attach the
file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Peer Review Forum Activity
as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not
post the worksheet as an attachment.
Name of the proposal’s author:
Name of the peer reviewer:
Reviewer
1. After
viewing the proposal one time, write a summary (three to five sentences) of the
research proposal.
2. Identify
the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal.
3. List any
potential ethical considerations you foresee.
4. Describe
any areas you feel need additional clarity.
5. List any
other suggestions/accolade you have for the researcher or the proposal.
PSY693
Week 3 Peer Review Forum Activity Latest 2017 December
Review the proposal of the person who posted his/her
proposal directly
below yours in the Peer Review Forum Activity. If your
proposal is the last posted, review the first proposal posted. Complete the
“Peer Review Worksheet” (attached under the assignment tab). You will then
need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to
the Topic 3 Peer Review Forum Activity for your peer to view, as well as to the
Topic 3 Peer Review of Research Proposal assignment box, so the instructor can
grade your work.
Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the
Peer Review Forum Activity as a “reply” to the initial post of your
peer’s first draft.
PSY693
Week 3 Benchmark Research Proposal PowerPoint Presentation Latest 2017 December
Details:
Present an original research proposal in a 7-10-slide PowerPoint.
Be prepared to defend your research as well as critique at least two learner’s
presentations in the discussion forum.
Include the following in the presentation:
1. Introduction
(1 slide)
2. Research
Questions/Hypotheses (1 slide)
3. Literature
Review/Theory (1-2 slides)
4. Methods
& Data Collection (1-2 slides)
5. Hypothetical
Data Presentation/Findings (2-3 slides)
6. Future
research (1 slide)
7. Conclusion
(1 slide)
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment,
solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
PSY693
Week 5 Benchmark Assignment – Career Exploration/Short Research Paper Latest
2017 December
Details:
Research two or three
career paths of interest in your prospective field. In 750-1,000 words, include
the following:
- Labor market and availability
(e.g., location) - Income range
- Education/training needed
- Job availability
- Future stability
- Time Demands
- Benefits
- Challenges (e.g., burnout
propensity) - Opportunities for advancement
- Does it match your skill level?
- Does it align with your
personality? Value system? - Summarize which path best suits
you and your career choices. Explain why. - Discuss any surprising factors
surrounding the career paths of your prospective field.
At least two to three
scholarly sources are required for this assignment.
Prepare this assignment
according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide and Typing Template,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a
rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
PSY693
Week 7 Benchmark Assignment – Leadership Reflection Paper Latest 2017 December
Details:
NOTE: Please review the attached document Leadership
Reflection, located under course materials, before beginning this assignment.
In 500-750 words reflect on what you learned from your
leadership interview.
- Describe what you learned from your interview.
- Describe how you will use the information in your own
leadership experiences.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide and Typing Template, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
PSY-693 Professional
Capstone
Benchmark Assignment –
Leadership Reflection Paper
Step 1: Chose a leader in your prospective career
field to interview. He or she should be someone who is respected and viewed as
an effective and/or exemplary leader in their organization or field. The leader
must be preapproved by your instructor.
Step 2: Set a date and time for the interview.
This should be, preferably, a face-to-face interview. A phone interview will
suffice if your leader lives out of state. Be sure to organize the interview
well in advance. An email interview is not acceptable.
Step 3: From the list below, choose at least four
questions you would like to ask your leader. You are also required to create
three of your own questions, specific to that leader or field. Make sure
your questions are open-ended and address the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
· How did you enter your
career field?
· What were some of the
biggest challenges?
· What is your
educational background?
· How important is
networking?
· What steps/advice do
you recommend for those entering the field?
· What strengths do you
believe you possess as a leader? Weaknesses?
· What are three to four
actions you believe are essential to enable others to be successful?
· What advice do you
have for building relationships and trust in an organization?
Step 4: Conduct your interview using a recording
device or taking effective notes. Include the date, time, and location of your
interview.
What you will turn in: three original questions, notes from
interview (questions and answers), and reflection assignment. Also, be prepared
to share your interview and reflection with other learners in this class.
This benchmark
assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 2.4: Evaluate
intrapersonal skills
