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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 1 DQ 1 Final Research

Paper Topic and Plan

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Week 1 DQ 1
Final Research Paper Topic and Plan
The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is both interesting 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 identifying and
narrowing your research paper topic. Examine two

 GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2 Social Media

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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 technology 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
communicate and share information, and reflect

 GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critiquing

Internet Sources

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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 web-based

 GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1 Professional

Resume and Cover Letter

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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.

Ashford Universitys Career Services department can provide assistance with writing
resumes and cover letters. Please visit the Student Portal

 GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Annotated

Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography
Review the Final Research Paper instructions located within the Final Research
Paper link. The Final Research Paper is due in Week Five. To help with the
preparation of the paper, complete the following and submit it to your instructor for
feedback.

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Week 3 DQ 1
Social Capital
Read Bowling Alone: An interview with Robert Putnam about Americas collapsing
civic life (http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/assoc/aahe.html). For this
discussion, complete the following:
In your own words, describe what is meant by the term

 GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2 Federal Policy

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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 each debate, and research
is proliferating.

 GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz

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Since Jessicas participation in local politics increased significantly after 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:

 GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1 Call to Action

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Week 4 DQ 1
Call to Action
Review The Surgeon Generals Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation 2010. 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 report and media coverage create a sense of urgency to move the audience
from complacency to action? In what ways do persuasive arguments and
presentations directed toward general audiences create a call to action for reform?

 GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2 Final Research

Paper Progress

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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, including the following:
Identify the Final Research Paper topic.

 GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment Final

Research Paper

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Final Research Paper

Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society. You may
choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine the
principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider
the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for
truth, and the advantages

 GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1 Technology and

Globalization

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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 technical and global community, and recognize the impact of
technological and global influences in your life.

 GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2 Reflecting on

General Education

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