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CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 1 Discussion

Peer Review for Topic Proposal and Problem Statement              

Present and discuss a topic that you are interested in researching for this course. Explain why this topic interests you. Provide a brief background of the topic and speculate on arguments you could pose or problems you could solve. Additionally, draft a potential problem statement. Pose ideas and solicit feedback from your peers on your ideas.

In your responses, provide your peers with constructive criticism. Identify topics that might seem too broad or too narrow in focus. Identify possible challenges and offer ideas and solutions for improvement.

Comment to a minimum of two peers. Remember that your feedback and support are important!

You can download this document for more information: What makes a good peer review?

Review the rubric in My Grades for details on how you will be graded for your peer review postings. Peer review posts and comments follow the same due date structure as the discussion board.

Posting directions: Title your post with your name (e.g., Jenny Smith Topic Proposal) and write in your submission or attach a document for peer review.

 Please note: There is a rubric specific to discussions that differs from the peer review rubrics. Please take note of the different grading criteria by clicking the rubric in My Grades. There is an automatic 10% deduction of points for late postings.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 2 Discussion

Plagiarism           

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"There is an important difference between intentional and unintentional plagiarism, and all judgments about plagiarism, along with any punishments for plagiarizing, should be adjusted to account for that difference."

Respond by either supporting or opposing this statement. List your reasons and cite at least two sources. You may use Internet or library search sources for this discussion.

 Please note: There is a rubric specific to discussions that differs from the peer review rubrics. Please take note of the different grading criteria by clicking the rubric in My Grades. There is an automatic 10% deduction of points for late postings.

 

 

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 3 Discussion

Peer Review for Scientific and Mathematical/Analytical Inquiry Draft      

Post a draft of your scientific and mathematical/analytical inquiry paper for peer review. You should also post your level 1 and level 2 research questions. Identify any questions or challenges you faced with the assignment, or mention something new you learned about the research question and inquiry paper process. Pose specific questions you would like your peers to address.

In your responses, provide your peers with specific feedback, constructive criticism, suggestions for improvement, and ideas for resources or support. Comment to a minimum of two peers. Remember that your feedback and support are important!

Posting directions: Title your post with your name (e.g., Jenny Smith Scientific/Math Inquiry Paper) and write in your submission or attach a document for peer review.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 4 Discussion

Peer Review for Cultural and Ethical Perspective Inquiry Draft   

Post a draft of your cultural and ethical inquiry paper for peer review. You should also post your level 1 and level 2 research questions. Identify any questions or challenges you faced with the assignment, or mention something new you learned about the research question and inquiry paper process. Pose specific questions you would like your peers to address.

In your responses, provide your peers with specific feedback, constructive criticism, suggestions for improvement, and ideas for resources or support. Comment to a minimum of two peers. Remember that your feedback and support are important!

Posting directions: Title your post with your name (e.g., Jenny Smith Ethical/Cultural Inquiry Paper) and write in your submission or attach a document for peer review.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 5 Discussion

Final Paper Progress Report/Plan            

This week, you should begin drafting your final paper by reviewing instructor feedback, outlining how to bring the two perspective papers together into one cohesive final paper, and drafting your introduction, conclusion, and abstract for peer review and editing purposes. In this week's discussion, address the following questions:

What are some questions you still have about putting the final argument paper together? Be specific.

What is your time management plan for editing your final paper? Be specific.

What parts of your final paper do you anticipate will take the most time: incorporating instructor feedback in your perspective papers, reworking the perspective papers into one cohesive paper, writing the introduction, conclusion, or abstract, APA Style formatting resources, APA Style formatting the paper, or revising for grammar, spelling, and punctuation? Explain how you propose to meet the challenge.

In your replies to peers, answer questions, provide suggestions, and share your experiences.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 6 Discussion

 Peer Review for Culminating Argument Paper (Abstract, Introduction, and Conclusion)                

Post a draft of your final paper's abstract, introduction, and conclusion for peer review. Be sure to include the problem you are addressing. Identify any questions or challenges you are facing with the assignment, or mention something new that you have learned. Pose specific questions you would like your peers to address.

In your responses to your peers, provide them with specific feedback, constructive criticism, suggestions for improvement, and ideas for resources or support. Comment to a minimum of two peers. Remember that your feedback and support are important!

Posting directions: Title your post with your name (e.g., Jenny Smith Final paper) and write in your submission or attach a document for peer review.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 7 Discussion

Oral Presentation Progress Report/Plan               

This week, provide a progress report of your oral presentation by addressing the following:

What steps do you plan to take to transition your paper to a presentation?

Which key ideas will you focus on?

What questions do you have about using the technology for your presentation?

What recording device will you use?

Share some tips and tricks you have learned for delivering a powerful presentation.

How confident are you presenting your paper via video? Explain.

What are your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to giving video presentations?

How will you maximize your strengths?

In your replies, answer questions, provide suggestions, and share your experiences with your peers.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 8 Discussion

Presentation Q&A          

This week, post your final video presentation here for peer and instructor Question and Answer. There are three requirements and three deadlines:

1. Post your video no later than Monday 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time). Title your video post with your name and a brief topic description (e.g., Jenny Smith: Sepsis Training). Along with your video, provide the following information:

Briefly explain your healthcare issue and your proposed solution to the issue.

2. No later than Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), watch at least two peers' videos and post thoughtful questions related to the content and conclusions of their study. Your instructor may assign you specific peers to review. Otherwise, select at least two peers to review (do not pose the same questions to both peers).

You must ask 3 thoughtful questions of each peer.

Keep in mind that this is not a peer review of the presentation, although positive feedback is encouraged when appropriate. Your goal is to ask your peers questions that dig deeper into their problem and their proposed solution.

Your questions may address some of the following topics: research sources, perspectives, the proposed solution, and obstacles related to the solutions.

3. No later than Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), you must formally address the questions posed by at least two peers and/or the instructor (address a total of 6 questions) in which you must cite evidence from your presentation/ final paper using APA Style.

 THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSION IS WORTH 100 POINTS.

Videos can be recorded using any software or tool, but all videos are required to be uploaded to My Panopto Videos for assignment submission.

You can also use the Panopto Desktop Recording tool to create your video.

Click here for detailed Panopto instructions.