PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 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 aspect 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.
DQ2 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).
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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?
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 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.
DQ2 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
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 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?
DQ2 Do you plan to publish your research? Why or why not?
What might be some challenges to the process?
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 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?
DQ2 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.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 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?
DQ2 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.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 Take at least one online Leadership assessment. What type
of leader are you? What other leadership skills do you possesses?
What areas can you improve upon?
DQ2 Why is effective leadership so integral to career (and
overall life) success? Be sure to share important “take-always”
from this week’s leader interview.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 8 Discussion
DQ1 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?
DQ2 For this second discussion topic, you will be critiquing
one another’s CV. Develop (or update) and post a copy of your
current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Feel free to utilize the Curriculum
Vitae Template listed in the resources area. Comment on at least
TWO learner’s CVs. Be sure to include suggestions for improvement
(e.g., format, content)
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 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.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 3 Assignment
Benchmark – Research Proposal PowerPoint Presentation
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 LopesWrite.
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.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 3 Assignment
Review of Research Proposal
Peer Review Worksheet
Please provide quality feedback to your peers that will help
them to improve their research writing skills. This worksheet will
assist you in providing that feedback. 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.
Name of the proposal’s author:
Name of the peer reviewer:
Reviewer
1.
After viewing the proposal one time, write a summary (three to five
sentences) of the research proposal.
2.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal.
3.
List any potential ethical considerations you foresee.
4.
Describe any areas you feel need additional clarity.
5.
List any other suggestions/accolade you have for the researcher or
the proposal.
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 5 Assignment
Benchmark Assignment – Career Exploration/Short Research
Paper
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 LopesWrite.
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
PSY693 Professional Capstone
Week 7 Assignment
Benchmark Assignment – Leadership Reflection Paper
In 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 LopesWrite.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic
competencies: 2.4: Evaluate intrapersonal skills.
Benchmark Assignment – Leadership Reflection Paper
Step 1: Chose a leader in your prospective career field to
interview. He or she should be someone who is respected and viewed
as an effective and/or exemplary leader in their organization or
field. The leader must be preapproved by your instructor.
Step 2: Set a date and time for the interview. This should
be, preferably, a face-to-face interview. A phone interview will
suffice if your leader lives out of state. Be sure to organize the
interview well in advance. An email interview is not
acceptable.
Step 3: From the list below, choose at least four questions
you would like to ask your leader. You are also required to create
three of your own questions, specific to that leader or field. Make
sure your questions are open-ended and address the Five Practices
of Exemplary Leadership
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How did you enter your career field?
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What were some of the biggest challenges?
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What is your educational background?
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How important is networking?
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What steps/advice do you recommend for those entering the field?
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What strengths do you believe you possess as a leader?
Weaknesses?
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What are three to four actions you believe are essential to enable
others to be successful?
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What advice do you have for building relationships and trust in an
organization?
Step 4: Conduct your interview using a recording device or
taking effective notes. Include the date, time, and location of
your interview.
What you will turn in: three original questions, notes from
interview (questions and answers), and reflection assignment. Also,
be prepared to share your interview and reflection with other
learners in this class.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic
competencies: 2.4: Evaluate intrapersonal skills
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