PSY 693 Course Professional Capstone Assignments And DQs

PSY 693 Full Course Discussions GCU

Topic 1 DQ 1

Reflection is a very important aspect of the learning process that has been emphasized by many experts as a defining characteristic of professional practice. Take some time and reflect on your master’s education. Practically speaking, what were the most valuable aspects of your journey thus far (assignments, projects, activities, etc.)? What have been the biggest challenges? Finally, speculate how this degree will enhance your future and align with your passions.

Topic 1 DQ 2

What more would you like to investigate in order to better prepare you for your future career/aspirations? Be sure to include expert recommendations (while some may be general, many are field/career specific).

Topic 2 DQ 1

Why is goal setting so critical to personal and professional success? What makes a goal more likely to be accomplished? Be sure to integrate expert sources from the assigned readings or from your own research.

Topic 2 DQ 2

Refer to the Smart Goal resources. List one short- and long-term professional and career goal (4 total), along with practical substeps to achieve them. Be sure to include dates. What might be some potential challenges for each? How can you prevent some of these foreseeable hurdles?

Topic 3 DQ 1

What did you enjoy the most about developing an original research proposal? What was the most challenging aspect? Do you plan to follow-through with this study? Why or why not? Feel free to share any other thoughts relating to your study’s future.

Topic 3 DQ 2

Revisit the Peer Review Forum Activity and review two additional presentations.

Comment on the learner’s proposals, addressing the following:

  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Potential Ethical Concerns
  • Areas Needing Clarity
  • Specific Suggestions

Topic 4 DQ 1

After reading the suggested articles listed for this week, please answer the following questions:

  • What are the benefits of publishing original research?
  • What steps should one take to realistically accomplish this goal?

Topic 4 DQ 2

Do you plan to publish your research? Why or why not? What might be some challenges to the process?

Topic 5 DQ 1

Why are you pursuing your career of choice? Do you feel you’ve adequately researched this avenue? How important do you feel it is to pursue your passion?

Topic 5 DQ 2

Post two prospective career paths you plan to pursue and why. Include income range, education needed, and any other important factors that were unveiled in your research for this week’s assignment.

Response posts: Be sure to ADD to the post, including other factors that may not have been mentioned. Please include at least ONE question for the student you commented on.

Topic 6 DQ 1

After exploring the resources for this week, please answer the following questions:

  • What does professional growth mean to you?
  • Why is networking so important? How can you do this more?
  • How important is continued education for your future success?

Topic 6 DQ 2

After researching various professional development opportunities, what short term plan of action (1-3 years) will you take to remain current in your field? Be sure to address networking, professional organizations, journals, continued education, etc.

Topic 7 DQ 1

Take at least one online Leadership assessment. What type of leader are you? What other leadership skills do you possess? What areas can you improve upon?

Topic 7 DQ 2

Why is effective leadership so integral to career (and overall life) success? Be sure to share important “take-aways” from this week’s leader interview.

Topic 8 DQ 1

Why is a well-developed Curriculum Vitae (CV) so important? What are some important elements to include in a CV? Why are these specific elements so important?

Topic 8 DQ 1

Why is a well-developed Curriculum Vitae (CV) so important? What are some important elements to include in a CV? Why are these specific elements so important?

PSY 693 Full Course Assignments GCU

Topic 3 Benchmark – Research Proposal PowerPoint Presentation

Details:

Present an original research proposal in a 7-10-slide PowerPoint. Be prepared to defend your research as well as critique at least two learner’s presentations in the discussion forum.

Include the following in the presentation:

  • Introduction (1 slide)
  • Research Questions/Hypotheses (1 slide)
  • Literature Review/Theory (1-2 slides)
  • Methods & Data Collection (1-2 slides)
  • Hypothetical Data Presentation/Findings (2-3 slides)
  • Future research (1 slide)
  • Conclusion (1 slide)

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 4.2 Convey scientific knowledge to a general audience through a presentation.

Topic 3 Review of Research Proposal – Peer Review Worksheet

Details:

Attached is the “Peer Review Worksheet” you will use to review the proposal of a colleague in the discussion forum. You will turn one copy of the completed worksheet in here for your instructor to grade; the other you will attach in the discussion forum for your peer to view.

Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Peer Review Forum Activity as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

PSY-693-RS-PeerReviewWksht.docx

Topic 3 Peer Review Forum Activity

Review the proposal of the person who posted his/her proposal directly below yours in the Peer Review Forum Activity. If your proposal is the last posted, review the first proposal posted. Complete the “Peer Review Worksheet” (attached under the assignment tab). You will then need to post your completed Peer Review Worksheet to TWO places: to the Topic 3 Peer Review Forum Activity for your peer to view, as well as to the Topic 3 Peer Review of Research Proposal assignment box, so the instructor can grade your work.

Attach the file with your completed Peer Review Worksheet to the Peer Review Forum Activity as a “reply” to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

PSY 693 Module 5 Benchmark Assignment – Career Exploration/Short Research Paper

Details:

Research two or three career paths of interest in your prospective field. In 750-1,000 words, include the following:

  • Labor market and availability (e.g., location)
  • Income range
  • Education/training needed
  • Job availability
  • Future stability
  • Time Demands
  • Benefits
  • Challenges (e.g., burnout propensity)
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Does it match your skill level?
  • Does it align with your personality? Value system?
  • Summarize which path best suits you and your career choices. Explain why.
  • Discuss any surprising factors surrounding the career paths of your prospective field.

At least two to three scholarly sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide and Typing Template, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 4.4.

Research based professional career goals

Topic 7 Benchmark Assignment – Leadership Reflection Paper

Details:

NOTE: Please review the attached document Leadership Reflection, located under course materials, before beginning this assignment.

500-750 words reflect on what you learned from your leadership interview.

  • Describe what you learned from your interview.
  • Describe how you will use the information in your own leadership experiences.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide and Typing Template, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 2.4: Evaluate intrapersonal skills.