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GEN 499 ENTIRE COURSE (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 1 Final Research Paper Topic and Plan

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2 Social Media
GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1 Professional Resume and Cover Letter
GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critiquing Internet Sources
GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 1 Social Capital
GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2 Federal Policy
GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Annotated Bibliography
GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1 Call to Action
GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2 Final Research Paper Progress

GEN 499 WEEK 1 DQ 1 FINAL RESEARCH PAPER T

OPIC AND PLAN (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 1

Week 1 DQ 1
Final Research Paper Topic and Plan
The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is both interesti
ng and manageable. For this discussion, complete the following:
Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five, and identify three
potential research topics. Describe methods that may be helpful in identifyin
g and narrowing your research paper topic. Examine two scholarly sources t
hat may prove valuable as you seek to defend your claims. Address why sch
olarly sources should be used to support your writing on the selected topic.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims
with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and
properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates pos
ts by Day 7.

GEN 499 WEEK 1 DQ 2 SOCIAL MEDIA

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GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2

Week 1 DQ 2
Social Media
The introduction of new technologies has significantly affected the soci
al lives of many. These changes, which reflect how people use technolo
gy to interact, provide an example of trends that you might examine in
your Final Research Paper. For this discussion, identify a significant cha
nge that has occurred in the way people communicate and share infor
mation, and reflect on the impact this change has had on individuals a
nd society in general today (local and global). Keep in mind that not all
social trends affect all groups in society to the same degree. In additio
n, examine the influence of social media on an individuals personal an
d professional pursuits.

GEN 499 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT CRITIQUING INTE

RNET SOURCES (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critiquing Internet Sources

Critiquing Internet Sources
Today, the Internet provides an unprecedented amount of information
by way of blogs, videos, and podcasts. Conduct a critique of one blog,
one video, and one podcast, which provide information that addresses
the topic of your Final Research Paper. Assess the authors use of bias,
validity, and applicability of information. Examine the influence of webbased information on global citizenship and multicultural understandi
ng. Then, compile a list of three factors you believe should be consider
ed when evaluating Internet sources for use in researching informatio
n.

GEN 499 WEEK 2 DQ 1 PROFESSIONAL RES

UME AND COVER LETTER (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1

Week 2 DQ 1
Professional Resume and Cover Letter
Create a professional resume and cover letter for a position within you
r selected industry, and attach a copy to this discussion forum.

GEN 499 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT ANNOTATED BIBL

IOGRAPHY (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography
Review the Final Research Paper instructions located within the Final R
esearch Paper link. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Five. To he
lp with the preparation of the paper, complete the following and submi
t it to your instructor for feedback.
Topic: Refer to the Final Research Paper guidelines for your topic select
ion. Confirm your topic, and identify how this selection relates to your
academic and professional pursuits.

GEN 499 WEEK 3 DQ 1 SOCIAL CAPITAL (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 1

Week 3 DQ 1
Social Capital
Read Bowling Alone: An interview with Robert Putnam about Americ
as collapsing civic life (
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/assoc/aahe.html). For this di
scussion, complete the following:
In your own words, describe what is meant by the term social capital.
Examine the influences of social connections and technology and civic
engagement in academic and professional pursuits. Evaluate the signifi
cance of social capital in the context of global citizenship and multicult
ural understanding.

GEN 499 WEEK 3 DQ 2 FEDERAL POLIC

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499 Week 3 DQ 2

Week 3 DQ 2
Federal Policy
In recent years, immigration, health care reform, and fiscal policy have
emerged as key issues in U.S. federal policy. There are many sides to e
ach debate, and research is proliferating.
Using the Ashford Online Library, identify a scholarly article that answe
rs research questions associated with the debate over immigration, he
alth care reform, or fiscal policy (select one). Apply the principles of crit
ical thinking to the selected issue. Cite the article or website that contai
ns the research. Then, describe the findings of this research and provid
e your perspective on the validity of the findings.

GEN 499 WEEK 4 CRITICAL THINKING

QUIZ
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GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz

Since Jessicas participation in local politics increased significantly after

she joined her schools political science club, it is clear that her involve
ment in that club led her to take an interest in politics.
The argument above is flawed because:
Mrs.Orlof teaches two history classes, one in the morning and one in t
he afternoon. Yesterday she gave the same test to both classes. Anyon
e who failed the test must take a retest. Since a greater percentage of s
tudents who took the morning test failed the test than students who to
ok the afternoon test, more of Orlofs morning history students than af
ternoon history students will have to take the retest.

GEN 499 WEEK 4 DQ 1 CALL TO ACTION (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1

Week 4 DQ 1
Call to Action
Review The Surgeon Generals Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation 2010. T
hen, locate a news article or video related to obesity. Identify the source
and evaluate the impact of the report, in relation to the media attention
and focus on the topic of obesity. How did the report and media coverag
e create a sense of urgency to move the audience from complacency to a
ction? In what ways do persuasive arguments and presentations directed
toward general audiences create a call to action for reform?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your clai
ms with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sourc
es, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your clas
smates posts by Day 7.

GEN 499 WEEK 4 DQ 2 FINAL RESEARCH PAPER P

ROGRESS (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2

Week 4 DQ 2
Final Research Paper Progress
At this point in the course, you should have a strong draft of your Final
Research Paper. Share your progress on the Final Research Paper, incl
uding the following:
Identify the Final Research Paper topic. What influenced you to make t
his choice? Describe your rationale for selecting that topic in relation t
o your academic and career pursuits. Provide your thesis statement. Di
scuss interesting finds and/or frustrations that you have encountered i
n your research.

GEN 499 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT FINAL

RESEARCH
PAPER
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GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment Final Research Paper

Final Research Paper

Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary socie
ty. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social co
ncern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chos
en societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reas
oning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantage
s of information technology in gathering data.

GEN 499 WEEK 5 DQ 1 TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBAL

IZATION (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1

Week 5 DQ 1
Technology and Globalization
Examine the relationship between advances in technology and the res
ponsibilities of global citizenship. Describe how technology has change
d the way in which people pursue knowledge and how they address so
cial concerns. Assess the challenges and benefits of a technical and glo
bal community, and recognize the impact of technological and global i
nfluences in your life.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

GEN 499 WEEK 5 DQ 2 REFLECTING ON GENERAL

EDUCATION (ASH)

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2

Week 5 DQ 2
Reflecting on General Education
Explain what you have learned about the principles guiding general ed
ucation from this course and the courses you have taken in the past. W
hat are the most important concepts you have learned (a) from this co
urse and (b) throughout your time as a university student? What are yo
ur plans for putting your education to use within your community? Ho
w might your newly-acquired knowledge and skills shape your persona
l and professional development?

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