Discussion 5

DISCUSSION 5 DUE WEDNESDAY

Dr. PC Jun 24 at 9:31pm No unread replies. 55 55 replies.

Hello 490 Discussants,

1. Discuss something you want to do to really enhance the quality of your final draft (due Friday, July 19). I really need to rework my conclusion and give more attention to the 3rd part of my Lit Review. Also need to proof the citations throughout.

2. You have a “presentation” (worth 20 points) that you will need to turn in when you turn in your final draft. Discuss how you would like to “present” your findings on your competency (PPT? Prezi? Video?)

3. Find a “labeled for noncommercial use with modification” image related to Career Preparation. [HINT: go to google, images, tools, select the above labeling.]  Here’s mine (from wikimedia commons):

4. Identify who you’ve chosen for each of your three interviews. I’m going to nab a faculty colleague at an event on Friday, already did the Career Center interview with Ryan Weldon (he’s awesome) today, and secured the employer one for tomorrow. Just some tips on the interviews: be sure and adapt your interview scripts with the relevant information. It does help to call, because that allowed me to type as Ryan talked. But, you do what works best for the interviewee and your own schedule. The interviews must be completed by Sunday.

5. Respond to all others on at least one of the above items. NOTE: you must respond to SIX other students to be awarded full points. PLEASE DO NOT REPEAT WHAT YOUR CLASSMATES HAVE ALREADY POSTED.

I hope your interviews are going smoothly! I’m doing a TED-like talk on Friday for the College of Social Sciences. I’m excited. 🙂

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I’m also including my rough draft in this discussion, too, just in case you missed it in Discussion 4.

RESPONSES

Cassandra Payne

Jul 9, 2019 Jul 9 at 11:38am

  1. I believe that I need to work on my personal example for one of my visuals to paint a better picture for the reader. I could also work on my citation as well as my conclusion. I’m sure as I go through it, I will find other areas that need some work, but these were the main places that I felt needed to be worked on.
  2. Speaking from personal experience with uploading any kind of presentation canvas doesn’t really like big files and every time I try to export it takes more than once. I am between a video and a power point I am going to decide this week and map it all out. I am leaning more towards a video because I can explain and cover more
  4. I have emailed one Professor (Peter Shields) still waiting for a response. I have 2 set up with Jenica Jett and Robbyn Hoffman as well as my coworker. 

Edited by Cassandra Payne on Jul 9 at 11:39am Reply Reply to Comment

Right on target, Cassandra! Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Heather Hall

Heather Hall

Jul 9, 2019 Jul 9 at 3:05pm

Cassandra,

It sounds like you have a solid understanding of what your intentions are and what you need to do to enhance the quality of your paper. I also agree with the citations. I personally, have never been strong in the citation department and that’s where I struggle and lose points in so I plan to be more thorough with my citations as well.  Reply Reply to Comment

  • Cassandra, I am also debating whether I want to do a PowerPoint or video for my presentation. I have also had poor experiences with trying to upload large files to canvas, especially videos. For that reason, I am thinking about doing a PPT. Sounds like you have a really good start to your report! Reply Reply to Comment

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Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 5:29pm

Hey Cassandra,

I can vouch for your findings on Canvas not being very kind to large file types. A link to a file hosting site might be a better approach? That was going to be my personal workaround. Large files are always problematic no matter what though. Reply Reply to Comment

  • I love that you all are able to “Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.” That’s Digital Technology competence right there! 🙂  Reply Reply to Comment

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Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:29pm

Cassandra,

I did not realize that Canvas did not do well with large finals, so thank you for bringing that insight. It seems like there is always more stuff to do with our papers than we think. Great post, and good luck on your paper.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:29pm

  • Hey Cassandra, Those were some of the things I thought I needed to work on as well. I don’t really think I can develop a strong conclusion until I complete the interviews.. just because they’re such a large part of the paper.  Reply Reply to Comment

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Heather Hall

Jul 9, 2019 Jul 9 at 2:41pm

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1. One thing I want to work on is the quality of the content that I am intending to use for this paper. For example, I want to make sure that I thoroughly cover and develop the importance of teamwork and collaboration within the workplace.  I also anticipate putting in a lot of time when it comes to citations especially with it being APA, I am unfamiliar with this type of citation style so I am going to have to do more background research as to how to properly set up those citations.
2. For the presentation aspect that will follow the rough draft, I think that I want to present this with a Prezi rather than a PowerPoint as I feel that I can personify the Prezi more than the PowerPoint.
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4. For my interviews, I plan to interview Romeal Watson in the Career Center this week. For my faculty interview, I’ve scheduled an interview with one of my personal favorite instructors as we can communicate with depth and thorough insight, Steve Stewart on Monday the 15th at 9 A.M. over the phone. Finally for the employer interview, I plan on coordinating with my boss from Kelly Services, Jennifer Golla. Reply Reply to Comment

Steve is a treasure, an honest to gosh hero to students, and an absolute, all-around really nice person. 🙂 I really like Romeal, too.

Hang in there on the citations, Heather. I plan to get feedback on the drafts to everyone by tomorrow–before I show up in here from 7-9pm. I will focus on the citations for you so that you know how close you are. 🙂 Reply Reply to Comment

I didn’t fully put my sources into citation. Since it is a rough draft, I will admit that I copy and pasted the site so when it comes close to the paper due date, I can focus on citations the most.  Reply Reply to Comment

    • Hi Heather, I have also struggled with APA citations in the past. I found it really helpful to look at the example format of the report and see how the citations were done there. I used that and Purdue Owl when I did my draft citations. You have clearly identified what you want to work on for your report and I think Prezi is a great choice for your presentation! Reply Reply to Comment

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Cassandra Payne

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 4:29pm

Hi Heather,

I also need to work on my citations it sounds like you have a great start and have a good plan on what you want to fix. Glad you’re having such great luck with the interviews none of the professors have gotten back to me I have emailed three now. I hope all of that goes well with you and the rest of this quarters work. Maybe I’ll email Steve if he isn’t to busy! Reply Reply to Comment

  • I know Steve is on the Cheney campus at least on Tuesdays, probably Thursdays too? Call Rosie at 509.359.2313 and see if she can help you contact him, okay? Reply Reply to Comment

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Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 5:32pm

Hi Heather,

I like that you’re addressing the quality of the resources you’re using for your topic. I found that a lot of my initial sources were made-up, essentially. It was only when I started digging deeper did I find that there was a much more interesting story going on around Professionalism in the work place. Good luck with your hunt for resources. Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tyler Erickson

Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:26pm

Heather,

I hear you on the APA style, i have never used it before so i have to be very careful as well. It also sounds like you know what you need to do to make your paper better and i admire that. Great post. Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:50pm

  • Hi Heather It sounds like you have a great game plan for both what you need to change on your paper as well as who you’re planning to interview and why.  The APA citation help pages are a life/grade saver on any apa paper I have written.  Reply Reply to Comment

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Lauren Blazekovic

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:17am

1. To enhance my final draft, I want to elaborate more on the history of communication and find more articles with examples of cases of how poor communication skills can have a negative impact in the workplace and when applying for jobs. I want to find and include specific cases with new college graduates. 

2. I am debating between using PowerPoint or a video for my presentation. I am leaning more towards PowerPoint.

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4. For my interviews I have not yet scheduled one from the career center, I am still waiting on a response. I do have an interview with Brenda Schreiber on Saturday at 10am for my faculty interview and with my hiring manager at work Jonathan Long Friday at 4PM for my employer interview.  Reply Reply to Comment

Lauren,

Just out of curiosity, what is your NACE competency?  Is it oral/written communication? If I may suggest,  maybe do a page response on how the type of communication has better strongpoints than say nonverbal communication if it is oral/written communication if you might be struggling for page length.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Cassandra Payne

Cassandra Payne

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 4:36pm

Hi Lauren,

Sound like you have a good plan on what you want to do with your paper. I hope it all goes well for you. I also am choosing between the video and power point I don’t have much luck with uploading when I do this. That being said I will do whatever is easiest to upload. I once had to try uploading it 5+ times literally nothing worked, I then had to go meet the teacher and giver her a script. I am waiting on responses as well for my interviews crossing my fingers people get back to me.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 5:47pm

Hi Lauren,

I’ve also discovered a different path than I initially set out upon when I began this report. This led to a search for more comprehensive and detailed sources for my research. Good luck with all that. It’s out there, somewhere. Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tyler Erickson

Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:25pm

Lauren,

You have a really good idea on what you want to make your final draft better, and that is a really good thing. It is also very cool that you pretty much have your interviews nailed down. Good luck finishing your paper.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:54pm

  • Hi Lauren I chose to use powerpoint for mine as well. I’m also waiting to hear back for my career center interview. I’m looking forward to hearing from them.  Reply Reply to Comment

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Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 5:26pm

1. My paper still needs a lot of careful planning to be considered “done”. My goal is to be provocative with my discoveries but also reel it in and just explore the conversation around the controversies I’ve uncovered. Keeping this from becoming an analysis and sticking to reporting, for lack of a better explanation. 

2. A PowerPoint presentation mixed with audio is what I had in mind when it came time to present my findings. I’m still unclear as to how exactly I would accomplish that; syncing video to audio, etc. But I will explore some possibilities as the date gets closer.

3.

I chose this image because I’ve always had a soft spot for returning military members and reintroducing them into the workforce, particularly those affected by PTSD, injuries and other traumas.

4. My interview prospects are:

Simon Moorby – manager of Hogwash Whiskey Den, downtown Spokane

Romeal Watson in Career Services ( looks like he might be kinda taken already)

Mimi Marranucci –  Women’s Studies Faculty Reply Reply to Comment

Tony,

I like how you said you wanted to be provocative with your discoveries and exploring the controversies that may uncover. When you do your PowerPoint with audio, would you use your own  or find something that meshes with your findings?  Reply Reply to Comment

  • Interesting…I had planned on doing voice over, but adding in snippets and other clips from interviews would be really nice. I probably won’t have time to make it that jazzy, but that’s a really good idea. Reply Reply to Comment

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Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:22pm

Tony,

I admire that you already have a set group of people that you want to interview, because i have absolutely no idea still. I also find it interesting that you plan on putting audio in your PowerPoint, i never thought about doing that. I like the picture you chose as well. Great post.  Reply Reply to Comment

  • Hi Tony, I like the image you chose. Sounds like you have a good plan for your paper I like how you said there are some places to look at more carefully I think people often think they need to make these big changes but that’s not always the case. A PowerPoint with audio is a great mix. Hope your interviews you have planned go well!  Reply Reply to Comment

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Lauren Blazekovic

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:15pm

Tony,

I really like the picture you chose! We are currently doing donations for military families and veterans at my work, it is a great cause and I’m glad you chose a photo that means something to you. I also think doing a PowerPoint with audio is an awesome idea, you will definitely be able to do a thorough presentation with that.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:59pm

  • Hey Tony
    My paper needs a lot more planning to be considered done also. I bet the interviews will help tie everything together! That’s what I am anticipating with mine. I like the picture you chose with your reasoning behind it. Reply Reply to Comment

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Tajha Briggs

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 6:09pm

  1. In my final draft I want to focus on my run-on sentences and wrapping my paper up with a stronger conclusion. I also should lock over my citations again and make sure my in-text citations are correctly cited in APA format.
  2. For my presentation final draft I will do it in Prezi or PPT because I know those two applications the best and have worked with them for other classes.
  3. https://images.app.goo.gl/5y9eY7xJPsCiyMaJ9 (Links to an external site.). 
  4. For my interviews I plan to interview Professor Robinson, as well as the communication secretary/ grad-student and finally one of my co-work.

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I made this from Tajha’s link. 🙂 Reply Reply to Comment

  • Tajha, I also need to work on my conclusion part of the report. I felt like I did not have enough information just from my draft to fully conclude my findings. Seems like you have a great start to your report, keep up the good work! Reply Reply to Comment

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Dr. PC

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 6:34pm

Tajha, you will need to interview someone from the Career Center. See the attached script and listing for your choices, okay?490 Interview list and scripts.docx Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Heather Hall

Heather Hall

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 7:50pm

Tajha,

I have to agree with you  and I have a problem myself with run-on sentences and developing a more solid conclusion. I also will have to pay attention to my in-text citations and making sure they’re properly formatted for the APA style.  Reply Reply to Comment

  • Tajha, Run-on sentences can be confusing and tricky. I would look at Purdue Owl and see how they might be able to help you. That is pretty cool you know Prezi because i certainly do not. Good luck on the final. Reply Reply to Comment

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Cassandra Payne

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:31pm Hi, That’s a great image. Do you have your interviews all scheduled even with Professor Robinson not doing summer courses? I also need to work on my conclusions and citations. Hope it all goes well for you!  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:02pm

Hi Tajha, 

That’s cool that you’ve used powerpoint and Prezi in class before. I had never even heard of Prezi until about last year, and have never created any assignment with it. I feel like I need to learn soon incase I have to use it in the future.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:36pm

  • Hi Tajha, A strong conclusion really ties up a report. Sometimes a conclusion can simply concede to there being no conclusion. Wrapping up what was presented in a succinct manner is what really matters. Open ended reports can still contribute to the conversation. Reply Reply to Comment

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Dr. PC

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 6:20pm

Dear all, the Agenda for this week is UP and your rough drafts have been graded! *whew* I’ve been too focused on getting my TED-like talk ready, so I really dropped the ball relative to publishing the agenda. [Thanks to Cassandra for being on the ball!] There are 2 videos to watch (35 minutes total) and a review of APA, the NACE competencies to do, along with your Career Center interview to complete ASAP (this week–while they are in the office). Those five items will be the focus for our Quiz 2.

I’d also like to mention that I will award bonus points on the final if it is HUGELY, MAGNIFICENTLY, IMPRESSIVELY better than the rough draft. Okay?

So, if you want to improve your draft grade, do an awesome job on the final draft due July 19th.

And then we will all celebrate. 🙂

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Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 8:02pm 1) Everything.. My rough draft is more rough than I wanted it to be. I need to write a better conclusion,  and the rest of my in text citations. I also want to try to find some idea/statement that can weave everything together better. I am hoping that what I have in mind ties in with the interviews. 2) I would like to use Powerpoint to present the findings on my competency. I am not very familiar with Prezi, and now that I learned how to add the voice recordings to each slide I think that would work best for the information. 3). 

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4) I had chosen to interview a professor from a different college before the email on Eastern Faculty.. but I think I want to interview both because I want to compare how their answers compare to a STEM professor. I emailed Robbyn Hoffman on the 9th but I haven’t heard back yet, so I am hoping to schedule with Virginia Hinch.
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Kylie, 

My rough draft is also rough around the edges but I promise that it will only leave more room for development. I think you having the interview with the professor from  a different college is going to be good to get a complete outside perspective of the NACE competency that you are working on and it’s creative thinking outside the box. I can’t wait to see how that is going to develop for you.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tyler Erickson

Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:16pm

Kylie,

i agree with you, my rough draft is also much more rough than i would of liked it to  be. I also need to fix my citations. I also am thinking about a PowerPoint presentation for the same reasons you are. I really like the picture you chose. Great post! Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Lauren Blazekovic

Lauren Blazekovic

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:25pm

Kylie,

My rough draft definitely is rough too, as it seems to be for most of the class. Since I got feedback for my draft I realize there is a lot more work I need to do to make it better. I think it will be really cool to see two different professors viewpoints from different schools, that was a great idea that you chose to interview both of them. I also have no experience with Prezi so I am doing a PowerPoint as well. Good luck with your final report! Edited by Lauren Blazekovic on Jul 10 at 10:25pm Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Cassandra Payne

Cassandra Payne

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:27pm Hi,
I also think mines a little more rough than I want it to be. I like the way you put that but that’s why we do the rough drafts. With that big of a paper organization is key so that’s something I know I need to work on. Hoping to really clean mine up. I’d message Robynn again maybe she emailed me right back! Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:56pm

  • Hi Kylie, Presentation software can have a really high curve for mastering its intricacies. I am going to have to play around with options, settings and what-not to get the most out of it. Voice over for each slide sounds like the best route for this style of presentation. Reply Reply to Comment

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Tyler Erickson

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 9:14pm

1. I have a lot of things to work on when it comes to the final lol. I need to work on my citations, and my formatting in general i had to rush it at times. I also did not write very much in my abstract so i need to fix that, and i forgot the date on my title page like an idiot. So with all that being said, i need to work on a lot, but i feel like i have a good basis. 

2. I plan on doing a video or a power point, whatever i have time for to be honest. I am working two jobs and taking three classes. 

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4. The only interview i have setup is one with my coworker, i am waiting on more feedback for the other interviews.  Reply Reply to Comment

Tyler, 
I’m right there with you when it comes to the citation department. I also like the image you provided as it is very fitting to what Dr. PC was looking for. I wish you the best of luck on your paper!  Reply Reply to Comment

  • Hi Tyler, 
    The title page you can add! That’s why we do rough drafts I’ve been there when I’ve been more focused on the content for the paper easy fix. I hope your people respond to you with the interviews I am having a little bit of trouble getting ahold of the professors. I hope if all works out for you! Reply Reply to Comment

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Lauren Blazekovic

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 10:30pm

Tyler,

I’m glad you know what you need to work on to create a good final report. There is a lot for us to get done in such a small amount of time, especially since you are working two jobs. I am also working 6-7 days a week while being in school so it is definitely a challenge and very stressful. At least we are getting close to graduation! Best of luck to you on your final report and the rest of your classes. Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Kylie Maycumber

Kylie Maycumber

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:06pm

Tyler I have so much respect for you for taking three classes and working two jobs, I would literally go crazy. Working one job and taking part time classes has been difficult enough for me this summer. I like the picture you chose being three pieces coming together to make the bigger picture.  Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:56pm

Hi Tyler,

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Rough drafts are rough. The bulk of page writing is out of the way at least. You can do this! Reply Reply to Comment Collapse Subdiscussion Dr. PC

Dr. PC

Jul 11, 2019 Jul 11 at 12:17am

  • Hi Tyler, an email to Ryan Weldon (rweldon49@ewu.edu) will get you into Career Services with your competency. He is great on the phone!  Reply Reply to Comment

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Dr. PC

Jul 10, 2019 Jul 10 at 11:56pm

Tony keeps getting kicked offline with two classmates left to respond to. I’ve opened up the discussion beyond midnight to help him out–and to give you all a chance to review this discussion and see how encouraging you all are to your classmates. It’s inspiring. 😉 

Check out the agenda for this week re: quiz 2! And good travels everyone relative to your interviews and drafts.–patty Reply Reply to Comment

Ah, he persisted! Good job, Tony! 🙂

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