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Topic: Introductions

 

Please post a short introduction of yourself to the class including:
Name, Major, Minor, Education level, along with some background information about yourself.
 

 

 

 

Topic: COURSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

Please post all course questions here so we can all have access to the same information.

 

 

 

Topic: Module 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 5

 

Class participation is a simple way to increase the course grade.  The more you interact with others on the DISCUSSION FORUM, the better. Substantive contributions are defined as those responses providing statements that enhance ongoing discussion of the module's topics, thus enabling the discussion to build throughout the class.


 

Responses should include demonstration of the module's topical information as well as how to apply topics covered. How can you do this?

  • You can agree - providing additional substance to the conversation while building upon the previous students comments. 


     

  • You can disagree (in a professional nature of course) - stating why a different interpretation is better.


     

  • Or, you can re-direct the discussion towards another vantage point presenting additional factors. Many times a discussion will be redirected or enhanced by someone bringing up a viewpoint that some had not considered before. Thus, the conversation continues.


     

  • You must be interactive, not only with the instructor, but with other students. Expand or redirect discussions as they relate to class.


     

  • Offer some real world experience that supports theory or flies in the face of theory.


     

  • Use critical thinking and possibly come up with new ideas.

    There is not a magic number on weekly post required postings. Substance rather than quantity is primary. Additionally, the length of responses can vary. A well thought out response can take a few sentences or a whole page. Mark Twain once apologized from writing a long letter because he didn't have time to write a short letter.

  • Please refer to your Discussion Board Rubric for additional information.
     

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Readings:

  • Chapters 1 Strategies for Success

  • How We Learn and Why We Don't

  • Chapter 2 Time Management

  • Chapter 3 How We Learn

  • Chapter 5 Critical Thinking

  • Exam

 

 

 

 

Topic: Module 2 - Chapters 6 - 11

 

Class participation is a simple way to increase the course grade.  The more you interact with others on the DISCUSSION FORUM, the better. Substantive contributions are defined as those responses providing statements that enhance ongoing discussion of the module's topics, thus enabling the discussion to build throughout the class.

 

Responses should include demonstration of the module's topical information as well as how to apply topics covered. How can you do this?

  • You can agree - providing additional substance to the conversation while building upon the previous students comments. 

     

  • You can disagree (in a professional nature of course) - stating why a different interpretation is better.

     

  • Or, you can re-direct the discussion towards another vantage point presenting additional factors. Many times a discussion will be redirected or enhanced by someone bringing up a viewpoint that some had not considered before. Thus, the conversation continues.

     

  • You must be interactive, not only with the instructor, but with other students. Expand or redirect discussions as they relate to class.

     

  • Offer some real world experience that supports theory or flies in the face of theory.

     

  • Use critical thinking and possibly come up with new ideas.

     

  • Please refer to your Discussion Board Rubric for additional information.
     

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Readings:

  • Chapter 6 Listening, Note-Taking and Participating

  • Chapter 7 Reading Strategies

  • Chapter 8 Improve Your Memory

  • Chapter 9 Taking Exams and Tests

  • Chapter 10 Effective Writing and Speaking

  • Exam

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Topic: Module 3 - Daft Chapters 1, 2, & 4

 

Class participation is a simple way to increase the course grade.  The more you interact with others on the DISCUSSION FORUM, the better. Substantive contributions are defined as those responses providing statements that enhance ongoing discussion of the module's topics, thus enabling the discussion to build throughout the class.

 

Responses should include demonstration of the module's topical information as well as how to apply topics covered. How can you do this?

  • You can agree - providing additional substance to the conversation while building upon the previous students comments. 

     

  • You can disagree (in a professional nature of course) - stating why a different interpretation is better.

     

  • Or, you can re-direct the discussion towards another vantage point presenting additional factors. Many times a discussion will be redirected or enhanced by someone bringing up a viewpoint that some had not considered before. Thus, the conversation continues.

     

  • You must be interactive, not only with the instructor, but with other students. Expand or redirect discussions as they relate to class.

     

  • Offer some real world experience that supports theory or flies in the face of theory.

     

  • Use critical thinking and possibly come up with new ideas.
     

  • Please refer to your Discussion Forum Rubric for additional information
     

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Readings:

  • Daft Chapter 1 What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?

  • Daft Chapter 2 Traits, Behaviors and Relationships?

  • Daft Chapter 4 The Leader as an Individual

  • Exam

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Topic: Research Paper Update

 

Please post your research project information here.

1. Please post your research project proposal for approval

2. After approval, post a weekly update on your progress