The second half of the semester will focus on your
individual projects which will include the following assignments:
·
Proposal
·
Literature Review
·
Paper
·
Presentation
Your projects will focus on researching, writing, and
sharing information concerning one specific topic approved by the instructor.
This week we will begin exploring possible topics for your projects. I want you
to think about what we have read and discussed this semester in our weekly
reflection activities as well as other topics that impact your college
education and professional future.
We have explored eight reflective topics so far this
semester on our class blog:
1.
Writing
2.
Literacy
3.
Why are we here?
4.
Occupying education
5.
Public Life
6.
Diversity
7.
Work
8.
Social Media
You can declare your own topic but they should in some
way concern your college education and professional future. This would mean,
for example, that you could explore issues related to religion but they should
follow ideas such as those offered by Einstein and Patel. However, it does not
mean you have to focus solely on topics such as those offered in Chapter 27
(the “work” chapter). You may want to revisit the “Why are we here” and “Occupying
education” prompts as well to see what stirs your interest.
Some topics we haven’t explored but you could consider
include:
·
The cost and value of your education. Here are
some readings to get you started (affordability,
value
of education & student
lending)
You can also consider very personal issues such as being
a first-generation college
student or nontraditional
college student. In addition, you could explore issues such as choosing a
degree program (and future career) or the challenges of pursuing a particular
degree/career path.
This week you should complete an additional journal
entry, Tweet, and class discussion exploring ideas for your own project as well
as helping others find their own topic via Twitter and class discussion.
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