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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 Top

ic 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 bot
h interesting and manageable. For this discussion, complete the fol
lowing:
Review the Final Research Paper instructions in Week Five, and ide
ntify three potential research topics. Describe methods that may b
e helpful in identifying and narrowing your research paper topic. E
xamine two scholarly sources that may prove valuable as you seek
to defend your claims. Address why scholarly sources should be us
ed to support your writing on the selected topic.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support yo
ur claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other sc
holarly sources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at le
ast two of your classmates posts by Day 7.

GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2 Social

Media
(Ash)
GEN 499 Week
1 DQ 2

Week 1 DQ 2
Social Media
The introduction of new technologies has significantly affected the
social lives of many. These changes, which reflect how people use t
echnology to interact, provide an example of trends that you might
examine in your Final Research Paper. For this discussion, identify
a significant change that has occurred in the way people communi
cate and share information, and reflect on the impact this change
has had on individuals and society in general today (local and glob
al). Keep in mind that not all social trends affect all groups in societ
y to the same degree. In addition, examine the influence of social
media on an individuals personal and professional pursuits.

GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critiquing Interne

t Sources (Ash)

GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critiquing Internet Sources

Critiquing Internet Sources
Today, the Internet provides an unprecedented amount of informa
tion by way of blogs, videos, and podcasts. Conduct a critique of o
ne blog, one video, and one podcast, which provide information th
at addresses the topic of your Final Research Paper. Assess the aut
hors use of bias, validity, and applicability of information. Examine
the influence of web-based information on global citizenship and
multicultural understanding. Then, compile a list of three factors y
ou believe should be considered when evaluating Internet sources
for use in researching information.

GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1 Professional Resu

me 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
your selected industry, and attach a copy to this discussion forum.

GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Annotated Biblio

graphy (Ash)

GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography
Review the Final Research Paper instructions located within the Fin
al Research Paper link. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Fiv
e. To help with the preparation of the paper, complete the followin
g and submit it to your instructor for feedback.
Topic: Refer to the Final Research Paper guidelines for your topic s
election. 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 Am
ericas collapsing civic life (
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/assoc/aahe.html). For th
is discussion, complete the following:
In your own words, describe what is meant by the term social capi
tal. Examine the influences of social connections and technology a
nd civic engagement in academic and professional pursuits. Evalua
te the significance of social capital in the context of global citizensh
ip and multicultural understanding.

GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2 Federal

Policy
(Ash)
GEN 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 s
ides to each debate, and research is proliferating.
Using the Ashford Online Library, identify a scholarly article that an
swers research questions associated with the debate over immigra
tion, health care reform, or fiscal policy (select one). Apply the prin
ciples of critical thinking to the selected issue. Cite the article or we
bsite that contains the research. Then, describe the findings of this
research and provide your perspective on the validity of the findin
gs.

GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thin

king
(Ash)
GEN 499Quiz
Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz

Since Jessicas participation in local politics increased significantly a

fter she joined her schools political science club, it is clear that her
involvement 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 the afternoon. Yesterday she gave the same test to both classes.
Anyone who failed the test must take a retest. Since a greater perc
entage of students who took the morning test failed the test than s
tudents who took the afternoon test, more of Orlofs morning histo
ry students than afternoon history students will have to take the re
test.

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 2
010. Then, 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 rep
ort and media coverage create a sense of urgency to move the aud
ience from complacency to action? In what ways do persuasive arg
uments and presentations directed toward general audiences creat
e a call to action for reform?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support yo
ur claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other sc
holarly sources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at le
ast two of your classmates posts by Day 7.

GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2 Final Research Paper Pr

ogress (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 F
inal Research Paper. Share your progress on the Final Research Pa
per, including the following:
Identify the Final Research Paper topic. What influenced you to ma
ke this choice? Describe your rationale for selecting that topic in rel
ation to your academic and career pursuits. Provide your thesis sta
tement. Discuss interesting finds and/or frustrations that you have
encountered in your research.

GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment F

inal
Research
Paper (Ash)
GEN 499
Week 5 Assignment Final Research Paper

Final Research Paper

Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary s
ociety. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary s
ocial concern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation
to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of eth
ics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth,
and the advantages of information technology in gathering data.

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1 Technology and Globaliz

ation (Ash)

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1

Week 5 DQ 1
Technology and Globalization
Examine the relationship between advances in technology and the
responsibilities of global citizenship. Describe how technology has
changed the way in which people pursue knowledge and how they
address social concerns. Assess the challenges and benefits of a te
chnical and global community, and recognize the impact of technol
ogical and global influences in your life.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2 Reflecting on General E

ducation (Ash)

GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2

Week 5 DQ 2
Reflecting on General Education
Explain what you have learned about the principles guiding genera
l education from this course and the courses you have taken in the
past. What are the most important concepts you have learned (a) f
rom this course and (b) throughout your time as a university stude
nt? What are your plans for putting your education to use within y
our community? How might your newly-acquired knowledge and s
kills shape your personal and professional development?

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