LEA 801 50 - Strategic Planning

Introduction

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Discussion Questions (DQ) Grading Criteria:

 

  1. Synchronous and asynchronous learners will be answering the weekly DQs. Primary posts are due every Friday before 11:55 pm. 

 

  1. Synchronous and asynchronous Learners will be required to respond to at least two classmates' DQ. Responding to DQs is necessary to earn participation points for the week.

 

  1. Learners are also encouraged to relate the DQ answers to their own experiences. DQs must be between 150 to 250 words. Learners will respond to at least two classmates by Sunday. Note: Replies must be between 50-150 words.

 

  1. Paragraph Structure: Each DQ begins with a topic sentence (not cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph discusses. Synthesize the author's thoughts (cited) that support your topic sentence. Provide a concluding (or transition) paragraph that takes the reader into the next section. 

 

  1. Logical Flow/APA: Each section is written in a well-structured way, has a logical flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses proper sentence structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA format. 

 

  1. References: Learners can use books, dissertations, peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and technical reports. Use of the required reading articles is preferred. 

 

Writing Assignments Grading Criteria. In addition to the criteria, each writing assignment must meet the following standards: 

 

  1. Introduction: Provide an introduction that includes a brief discussion informing the reader of what the paper will discuss. Identify the themes that emerge from your reading and how this paper will discuss these themes. Conclude with a thesis statement. 

 

  1. Conclusion: Provide a conclusion that can be drawn when articles are taken together as a single entity. What is the overall message of the group articles? Include citations within each paragraph

 

  1. Paragraph Structure: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence (not cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph discusses. Synthesize three to four authors' thoughts (cited) that support your topic sentence. Provide a concluding (or transition) paragraph that takes the reader into the next section. 

 

  1. Logical Flow/APA: Each section is written in a well-structured way, has a logical flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses proper sentence structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA format. 

 

  1. References: Learners can use books, dissertations, peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and technical reports. 75% of the references used must be within the last five years. Additionally, learners must use articles other than the "required reading" articles in this syllabus.

 

  1. Similarity Index: The similarity index shall be no higher than 20%. 

 

Late Work: I will allow late work; however, there will be significant point deductions each day the assignment is late. 

 

COURSE MATERIALS

 

Required Texts:

All the chapters from each textbook will be provided and peer-reviewed articles be located in each week’s course model and the bibliography source at the end of this text. NOTE: You will only be required to read what has been provided in each week’s model. Any additional texts provided in this course are optional.

 

Required Resources:

  1. APA 7th Edition:
    1. Parenthetical Versus Narrative In-Text Citations https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/basic-principles/parenthetical-versus-narrative
    2. Paraphrasing: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/paraphrasing
    3. Quotations: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations/quotations
    4. References: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references
    5. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format
    6. Additional APA resources: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
  2. The Art of Paraphrasing: Avoid Plagiarism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1qo10dG5Gw
  1. Scholarly Writing Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfNBaSNl-u4

 

Recommended Resources:

  1. Recite Works: https://reciteworks.com/

 

 

Syllabus File(s)

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  • Updated Course Syllabus

    UPDATED Course Syllabus August 17
    Required
    Strategic Planning (LEA 801 50) Fall 2022 Syllabus .pdf
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  • Sample Papers

    Please refer to these sample papers when writing your weekly assignments. Remember, every paragraph should have a topic and transition sentence (do not cite). 

    Secondly, your paragraphs should not contain one author. Instead, you should be interweaving multiple sources to support your topic sentence. 

    Make sure your papers have an Introduction that provides the purpose and a strong thesis statement. 
    Writing Example 1
    Required
    Writing Example #2 (1).pdf
    Writing Sample 2
    Required
    Writing Example #1 (1).pdf
    Sample Outline
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    Outline Example (1).pdf
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  • Assignment Rubrics

    Week 1 Rubric
    Required
    Assignment Rubric 1 Rubric.pdf
    Week 2 Rubric
    Required
    Week 2 Rubric.pdf
    Week 3 Rubric
    Required
    Week 3 Assignment Rubric .pdf
    Week 4 Rubric
    Required
    Assignment Rubric Week 4.pdf
    Week 5 Rubric
    Required
    Assignment Rubric Week 5.pdf
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  • Templates for Homework Assignments

    Synthesis Template
    Required
    Template_Synthesis paper_June 23.doc
    Literature Review Matrix
    Required
    Literature Review Matrix (2).xls
    Outline for Synthesis Paper
    Required
    Synthesis Outline .doc
    10 Strategic Points Template and Rubric
    Required
    ten strategic points template carolina university.doc
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While focused on a reorder icon, press the Enter key or spacebar to "select" the icon. While a reorder icon is selected, pressing the up and down arrows will change the order of the selected item within the list. Pressing Enter key or spacebar again will drop the selected item at that location in the list.