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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? download

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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 4 Discussion

Cultural Inquiry of Values and Norms

This week, you will prepare for your ethical and cultural inquiry. Consider how culture can impact healthcare decisions and outcomes. Read the following article from the Western Journal of Medicine: Galanti G. A. (2000). An introduction to cultural differences. The Western Journal of Medicine, 172(5), 335–336. doi:10.1136/ewjm.172.5.335 (Links to an external site.)

Discuss the following:

1. Do you agree with the writer’s premise that treating patients with respect is not enough, and it is necessary to learn about  the specific customs of other cultures in order to provide quality health care? Explain your reasoning and provide examples.

2. Do you think there is a danger in stereotyping when discussing cultural norms? Explain and provide examples.

3. Which cultures and customs are you most familiar with?

4. Does culture play a significant role in the healthcare issue that you are researching? Explain.

In your replies to peers, share your views and your knowledge about different cultural beliefs associated with health care.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 5 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!

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 6 Discussion

Media/Technology Practice and Final Paper Progress Report

This week, you will practice producing a screencast video presentation that allows you to report your progress on the final paper while also preparing you to build a quality final presentation for the course.

A screen–cast video (for this course) should be understood as a recording of a PowerPoint (or Prezi) in  Slideshow Mode, narrated/presented by you within a picture-in-picture video.

Here is an example:

https://www.panopto.com/blog/the-best-way-to-record-a-powerpoint-presentation/ (Links to an external site.)

https://support.panopto.com/s/article/Record-a-Video (Links to an external site.)

For this week’s main post, prepare a screencast video by following these steps:

1. Build a three–slide PowerPoint (or Prezi) presentation that includes text and graphics. Outline your answers to the following questions:

What are some specific questions you have concerning the final argument paper?

What is your time–management plan for compiling and editing your final paper?

What parts of your final paper do you anticipate will take the most time and attention? For example:

Incorporating instructor feedback in your perspective papers

Reworking the perspective papers into one cohesive paper

Writing the introduction, conclusion, or abstract

APA formatting

Revising for grammar, spelling, and punctuation

2. 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.

3. Your presentation should be 1–2 minutes in length. Show yourself on video narrating your PowerPoint (providing your answers to the questions above about your final paper).

4. After shooting the screencast, experiment with editing (e.g., chop, trim).

5. Publish your completed screencast video to your My Panopto Videos area in Canvas.

6. Finally, in the Discussion Forum main post, Reply and then use the Mashups tool to select your completed screencast video and publish it to the discussion forum.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 7 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!

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 8 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 9 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.

 CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 1 Assignment

Topic Proposal and Problem Statement Paper

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a strong, working foundation for your final paper. You will identify a topic area and develop a problem- or issue-related topic within that area of interest. As you develop this specific topic, keep in mind that your eventual goal is to formulate and present a solution to the healthcare issue or problem you identify.

Your topic proposal should include the following items and address the following:

Describe the topic you wish to pursue.

It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem. Use the Additional Resources in your course materials to help you search for ideas.

Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this topic? (Narrow your topic.)

Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic.

Clearly describe the topic’s relevance in the field today.

Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic:

What might you accomplish in exploring this problem?

What is your intended goal?

To evoke change

To make new connections (new cause and effect)

To introduce a new theory, solution, or idea

Is this goal realistic?

Identify a problem within the topic and draft a problem statement. (It will likely evolve and be revised as you progress through your research.)

Identify a problem related to your topic and state it.

The problem statement should be specific and indicate the focus of your final paper.

Not too narrow, not too broad

Intellectually challenging (a simple solution is not apparent)

Who would benefit from a solution to this problem (who is the target population)?

Your paper should be 1–2 pages. Adhere to APA Style throughout.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 2 Assignment

Search and Evaluate

This week, you will find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic. Remember that next week you will submit a paper on Scientific and/or Mathematical/Analytical perspectives of inquiry, so use this week’s assignment to prepare materials and collect information for that purpose.

Use articles that will help you explain and describe scientific issues and/or statistical data or economic information related to your topic. You will analyze and evaluate these articles in your submission, which should include:

A brief introductory paragraph.

Three separate paragraphs, one for each of the three articles, each presenting:

A brief 3–4 sentence summary of the article (use in-text citations)

An explanation as to what makes this source credible (in the WCU Library go to Research Guides > Research Basics > Evaluating Resources)

An explanation of why the article will be useful in addressing your problem or issue

A brief conclusory paragraph

An APA Style reference list on a separate page

Your paper should be 1–3 pages in length (including the References page). Adhere to APA Style throughout.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 3 Assignment

Scientific and Mathematical/Analytical Perspectives of Inquiry Paper

Compose a focused paper that explains and describes your healthcare issue/topic from the scientific and mathematical/analytical perspectives of inquiry. (You will cover two perspectives in one paper.)

Address your general topic by forming and answering two levels of research questions for each inquiry.

Choose a “Level 1 Research Question/Writing Prompt” from both of the lists below to answer in the paper.

Compose a “Level 2 Research Question/Writing Prompt” for each kind of inquiry that provides detail, specificity, and focus to your inquiry, research, and writing.

State your research questions in the introduction of your paper.

Answer each research question and support your assertions with evidence (research) to form the body of your paper.

In the conclusion of the paper, briefly review the issues, research questions, answers, and insights.

Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

SCIENTIFIC Perspective of Inquiry

What are the anatomical, physiological, pathological, or epidemiological issues?

Which body systems are affected?

What happens at the cellular or genetic level?

Which chemical or biological issues are most important?

Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

MATHEMATICAL/ANALYTICAL Perspective of Inquiry

What are the economic issues involved?

Which economic theories or approaches best explain the issue?

What are the statistical facts related to the issue?

Which statistical processes used to study the issue provide for the best explanation or understanding?

Your paper must be five pages in length and reference four to six scholarly, peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow current APA Style (e.g., spacing, font, headers, titles, abstracts, page numbering).

Refer to the rubric for evaluation details and to assist in preparing the paper.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 4 Assignment

Search and Evaluate

This week, you will find three scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles on your topic. Remember that next week you will submit a paper on Cultural and/or Ethical perspectives of inquiry, so use this week’s assignment to prepare materials and collect information for that purpose.

Use articles that will help you explain and describe cultural and/or ethical, legal or regulatory issues related to your topic. You will analyze and evaluate these articles in your submission, which should include:

A brief introductory paragraph

Three separate paragraphs, one for each of the three articles, each presenting:

A brief 3–4 sentence summary of the article (use in-text citations)

An explanation as to what makes this source credible (in the WCU Library go to Research Guides > Research Basics > Evaluating Resources)

An explanation of why the article will be useful in addressing your problem or issue

A brief conclusory paragraph

An APA Style reference list on a separate page

Your paper should be 1–3 pages in length (including the References page). Adhere to APA Style throughout.

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 5 Assignment

Ethical and Cultural Perspectives of Inquiry Paper

Compose a focused paper that explains and describes your healthcare issue or topic from a cultural and ethical perspective of inquiry. (You will cover two perspectives in one paper.)

Form and answer two levels of research questions for each inquiry to address your chosen topic.

Choose a “Level 1 Research Question/Writing Prompt” from both of the lists below to answer in the paper.

Compose a “Level 2 Research Question/Writing Prompt” for each kind of inquiry that provides detail, specificity, and focus to your inquiry, research, and writing.

State your research questions in your paper’s introduction.

Form the body of your paper by answering each research question and support your assertions with evidence (research).

In the conclusion of the paper, briefly review the issues, research questions, answers, and insights.

Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

ETHICAL Perspective of Inquiry

What laws govern or pertain to the issue?

What ethical obstacles affect how the medical community addresses the issue?

How do ethical theories apply to the issue?

How do money, power, and control matters relate to the issue and its treatment?

 Level 1 Research Questions/Writing Prompts

CULTURAL Perspective of Inquiry

Which cultural values and/or norms influence the issue?

How is the issue addressed differently in varying cultural contexts and situations?

Which cultures or societies are most affected by the issue? Why?

Which cultural traditions affect the treatment(s)?

 Your paper must be five pages in length and reference four to six scholarly, peer-reviewed resources. Be sure to follow current APA Style (e.g., spacing, font, headers, titles, abstracts, page numbering).

Refer to the rubric for evaluation details and to assist in preparing the paper.

 

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 6 Assignment

Drafting the Abstract

This week, you will submit a draft of your final paper’s abstract. This assignment will help you draft your final paper due next week.

Complete either worksheet format below and submit it to Canvas for grading.

Worksheet PDF download

Worksheet Word Document Format download

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

Drafting Your Abstract

Your Topic Area:                             

DRAFTING THE ABSTRACT – Draft the abstract of your final paper. Remember to meet the limits of 150-250 words in the final version of the abstract. You may handwrite or type your draft in the spaces provided, or you may word process, and attach your abstract. This is a draft. You will revisit it when you have completed your final paper, and revise it as needed, based on your final product.

Part 1 –  State the healthcare issue/topic & problem

This should be based on your problem statement, but revised for brevity:

Part 2 –  Explain the methods/procedures/approaches

Outline the perspectives of inquiry in your preferred order. If appropriate, discuss the research process you used, and/or the key research sources you employed:

Part 3 –  Reveal your results and findings (understandings from inquiry papers)

Briefly describe the key take-aways or major/main points from each of the inquiry sections:

Part 4 –  Disclose/expose your concluding solution

Avoid the details, but divulge the solution you will propose in the concluding section:

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 7 Assignment

Signature Assignment Paper: Culminating Argument

The culminating argument paper is a restructuring of the first two papers with the addition of an abstract, introduction, and conclusion.

This paper should include a newly composed introductory section and a new final conclusion section that presents your discussion of (and argument for) the solution. Your argument, or rationale, for the solution that you propose is the focus of this paper.

Your paper must:

Be 15–20 pages in length

Title page (1 page)

Introduction (1–2 pages)

Reworked informative papers (10–15 pages)

Conclusion (1–2 pages)

References (1–2 pages)

Reference 12–15 scholarly, peer-reviewed resources (compiled by combining all of the references from your Perspective of Inquiry papers and any additional resources you use in this final paper.)

Follow all APA Style guidelines.

Refer to the rubric for evaluation details and to assist in preparing the paper.

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 8 Assignment

Signature Assignment Presentation: The Oral Defense Video

Now that you have completed your paper, build and deliver a video presentation that details your solution to the healthcare issue that serves as your topic.

In your presentation, you should:

Exhibit comprehensive research and understanding by referencing important points and insights from the perspectives of inquiry papers.

Present your issue and your argument for your solution

Demonstrate effective oral communication skills:

Exhibit competency in using virtual presentation tools and techniques.

Remain within the time requirement.

Demonstrate planning, preparation, and practice.

Employ effective visual elements (multimedia).

Make eye contact with the audience (the webcam).

Vary your tone of voice as appropriate, speaking clearly and loudly.

Your presentation should be 5–7 minutes in length. Refer to the rubric for evaluation details and to assist in preparing the presentation.

 

 

 

CAPS401 General Education Capstone

Week 10 Assignment

Reflection Paper

Briefly reflect on your general education capstone experience and address the following questions:

What are the key takeaways from this class that you will carry with you? 

What did it take to bring your paper and presentation together, and how has that experience shaped your professional outlook?

What recommendations or advice would you provide for students who will take this capstone course in the future?

Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

Your paper should be 1/2–1 page in length. Adhere to APA Style throughout.