Epstein, D. (2019). Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. New York: Riverside Books.
Week Two Discussion
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful response to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook and outside resources to back up your points please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not be suffice.
Initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Friday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by Sunday before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on discussion board etiquette.
Refer to chapter 2 and chapter 3 readings of your text as well as Week 2 Resources for some ideas.
1. Chapter 3 describes folks who are self-taught and the importance of experimenting. Are you self-taught or have experimented/created/learned by doing in anything (ie, an instrument, cooking, an expertise, etc.)? Describe your experience?
2. Per your readings and your own experiences, why are experimenting and problem solving important? How can these skills apply to various fields of study or professions?
Week One Discussion
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful response to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook and outside resources to back up your points please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not be suffice.
Initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Friday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by Sunday before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on late policies and discussion board etiquette.
Refer to ‘Roger vs. Tiger Introduction’ and chapter 1 readings of your text as well as Week 1 Resources for some ideas.
1. What are some characteristics of folks with ‘range’? Think of examples such as Leonardo da Vinci and others referenced this week as well as your own examples.
2. How would you define general studies or interdisciplinary studies?
3. Why would knowledge of ‘generalist’, a student with interdisciplinary ‘range’ be beneficial to you in the general studies program?
Week Four Discussion
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook, and outside resources to back up your points, please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not suffice.
The initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Thursday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by SATURDAY before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on late policies and discussion board etiquette.
Refer to chapter 6 and chapter 7 readings of your text as well as Week 4 Resources for some ideas.
1. Chapter 6 explains the
Trouble with Too Much Grit, list one example from this chapter that stood out to you and explain why.
2. Identify disciplines and professions where you demonstrate Generalist “range” and competence.
3. After reading Chapter 7, now explore your “possible selves” and define two domains or areas where you need to improve and expand your “range” and generalist skill sets.
Week Two Vision Board for Signature Assignment: Autobiography of a Generalist
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Week 2 Applied Activity Assignment: Vision Board for Signature Assignment: Autobiography of a Generalist (Due Sunday) 1. First Review the Signature Assignment on Week 4’s page. 2. Then review the provided videos, tutorials, and resources on different methods to create your Vision Board. 3. Next, create and submit a Vision Board Presentation using any of the software or application of your choice. These resources will come in handy for your final paper in this course, your Signature Assignment – Autobiography of a Generalist. 4. Don’t forget to post a copy of your Vision Board to this week’s Discussion Board. |
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NOTE: MY WIFE IS A REALTOR AT CENTURY 21 MASTERS SO PLEASE CATER THE VISION BOARD TO REAL ESTATE
Week Four Reflection Journal Assignment
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Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect and document your own understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and skills that you are acquiring toward multicultural and generalist awareness. These entries are private. · Due: SATURDAY, the last day of the course, before 11:59 pm (PT) · Length: 2-3 pages worth of text, at least 800 words. It could of course be longer. · Requirements: · Reflect and Summarize your learning for the week based on course readings, discussions, and assignments. You can use your weekly journal entries for written assignments. Therefore this is a good place to keep weekly summary notes of readings and what you’ve learned. · Include terminology from the weekly readings along with relevant examples from course activities, videos, and supplementary materials. · APA 7 style for citations to the text, other course resources, and outside sources. · Reference page for all sources you cite. · MS Word format, double spaced per APA. · Don’t forget to spell/grammar and word count check. |
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Week One Reflection Journal Assignment
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Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect, and document your understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and skills that you are acquiring toward multicultural and generalist awareness. These entries are private. · Due: Sunday before 11:59 pm (PT) · Length: 2-3 pages worth of text, at least 800 words. It could of course be longer. · Requirements: · Reflect and Summarize your learning for the week based on course readings, discussions, and assignments. You can use your weekly journal entries towards written assignments. Therefore this is a good place to keep weekly summary notes of readings and what you’ve learned. · Include terminology from the weekly readings with relevant examples from course activities, videos, and supplementary materials. · APA 7 style for citations to the text, other course resources, and outside sources in tandem with your personalized examples. · Reference page for all sources you cite. · MS Word format, double-spaced per APA. · Don’t forget to spell/grammar check. |
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Week Three Discussion
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful response to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook and outside resources to back up your points please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not be suffice.
Initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Thursday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by Sunday before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on late policies and discussion board etiquette.
Refer to chapter 4 and chapter 5 readings of your text as well as Week 3 Resources for some ideas.
1. After reading Chapter 4’s
Learning, Fast and Slow, explore and describe your own “far transfer”, flexibility or broad knowledge traits.
2. What are the benefits of being a “generalist” and in applying your “range” or knowledge broadly verses specializing early on in schooling?
3. Examine one argument you have heard in your experiences against general studies or being a generalist and counter it with what you learned in chapter 5’s
Thinking Outside Experience.
Week Two Reflection Journal Assignment
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Weekly Reflection Journal Assignment Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect and document your own understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and skills that you are acquiring toward multicultural and generalist awareness. These entries are private. · Due: Sunday before 11:59pm (PT) · Length: 2-3 pages worth of text, at least 800 words. It could of course be longer. · Requirements: · Reflect and Summarize your learning for the week based on course readings, discussions, and assignments. You can use your weekly journal entries for written assignments. Therefore this is a good place to keep weekly summary notes of readings and what you’ve learned. · Include terminology from the weekly readings along with relevant examples from course activities, videos, and supplementary materials. · APA 7 style for citations to the text, other course resources, and outside sources. · Reference page for all sources you cite. · MS Word format, double spaced per APA. · Don’t forget to spell/grammar and word count check. |
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Week Four Course Reflection Discussion Board
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook, and outside resources to back up your points, please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not suffice.
The initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Thursday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by SATURDAY before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on late policies and discussion board etiquette.
Course Reflection
1. What elements from the course stood out the most?
2. What is your perception of general studies, and why did you ultimately consider a General Studies degree? Consider the ability to connect interesting disciplines. Think, Leonardo da Vinci – how interconnectedness is everywhere and how multiple perspectives shape us.
3. Did you enjoy the peer and faculty interactions and why?
4. Feedback: Anything else? Please provide anything that will help improve this course:
NOTE: I will be reviewing and revising this course and any feedback on things to improve will be so much appreciated. Without you we would not exist! Please feel free to list things you’d recommend a future class would have that would be beneficial by Saturday or course end date. Thank you 🙂
Week Four Create an electronic, ePortfolio Account
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Week 4 Applied Activity Assignment: Create an Electronic, e-Portfolio Account for BGS Program. Then, submit your Signature Assignment: Autobiography of a Generalist (Due Sunday) 1. First Review the provided resources and links of various e-Portfolios. 2. Then create an Account for this program – BGS General Studies. 3. Upload your Signature Assignment as the first artifact. 4. Take a screenshot and submit your assignment. |
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Week Three Peer Reviews
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful response to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook and outside resources to back up your points please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not be suffice.
Initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Thursday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by Sunday before Midnight.
Note: Week 4 has earlier deadlines – refer to Week 4’s page.
Also, you are encouraged and welcome to respond to responses as well.
Please be sure to review the course syllabus on late policies and discussion board etiquette.
Peer Reviews
First review the Signature Assignment: An Autobiography of a Generalist from Week 4’s link. Then Draft your essay and post it to this board by Thursday.
Then give feedback to at least two peers. You can choose to use the Peer Review Form located in the Course Resources area.
Peer feedback should be provided ASAP and no later than Sunday. Since the deadline for responding to classmates is Sunday please continue to check the board throughout the week and provide feedback to classmates who’ve posted theirs already. Remember 2 reviews minimum is required so try to spread the love and give a mate feedback if they don’t have any.
Notes: Giving and getting feedback is important. Keep your critique professional and follow rules of discussion board etiquette (review on main board).
Be sure to also book your Writing Center Appointment ASAP – due this week and have a tutor review your work before final submission.
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The Threaded Discussions you will be participating in are, in a sense, mini-essays.
You should think about the questions as mini essay questions and carefully take your time drafting your response.
To receive full credit, your post should be at least 300 words (this is the minimum please aim for more) with correct grammar and spelling and you should give thoughtful response to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Be sure to refer to course readings, your textbook and outside resources to back up your points please. In-text citations are required.
Most weeks have multiple boards with multiple questions per board and topic. Please be sure to read and carefully respond to each part of the question for full credit.
One or two sentence responses will not be suffice.
Initial post for all weekly discussions is due by Friday, before Midnight.
Responses to at least 2 classmates’ posts per board are due by Sunday before Midnight.
Week Three Reflection Journal Assignment
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Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect and document your own understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and skills that you are acquiring toward multicultural and generalist awareness. These entries are private. · Due: Sunday before 11:59pm (PT) · Length: 2-3 pages worth of text, at least 800 words. It could of course be longer. · Requirements: · Reflect and Summarize on your learning for the week based on course readings, discussions and assignments. You can use your weekly journal entries towards written assignments. Therefore this is a good place to keep weekly summary notes of readings and what you’ve learned. · Include terminology from the weekly readings along with relevant examples from course activities, videos and supplementary materials. · APA 7 style for citations to the text, other course resources, and outside sources. · Reference page for all sources you cite. · MS Word format, double spaced per APA. · Don’t forget to spell/grammar and word count check. |
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