Assignment 1: Topic Outline and Objectives Due in Week 3 and worth 200 points For the first assignment, you will write a 3-4-page paper in which you will: 1. Summarize the subject that you would teach

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Assignment 1: Topic Outline and Objectives

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EDU528

Dr. Sheri Burnett

Strayer University

Abstract

This is the abstract, which is typed in block format with no indentation. The abstract briefly summarizes your paper in 150-200 words. Through your abstract, your readers should be able to fully understand the content and the implications of the paper. Also, note that you cannot write this section until the paper is completed. REMOVE THIS SECTION UNLESS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT.

The Topic Outline and Objectives

Do not add any extra spaces between the heading and the text (you may want to check Spacing under Format, Paragraph in your word processor, and make sure that it is set to “0”). Instead, just double space as usual, indent a full ½ inch (use the tab key), and start typing. The introduction should receive no specific heading because readers assume that the first section functions as your paper’s introduction. If you use headings, follow the instructions below. NOTE THAT NOT ALL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRE HEADINGS.

Description

Summarize the subject that you would teach and the value of the subject for yourself and others.

Text will be the beginning of the body of the essay. Even though this section has a new heading, make sure to connect this section to the previous one so readers can follow along with the ideas and research presented. The first sentence in each paragraph should transition from the previous paragraph and summarize the main point in the paragraph. Make sure each paragraph contains only one topic, and when you see yourself drifting to another idea, make sure you break into a new paragraph. Also, avoid long paragraphs (more than three-fourths of a page) to help hold readers’ attention—many shorter paragraphs are better than a few long ones. In short, think: new idea, new paragraph.

Create a Topic Outline for the Subject of your Course

#1. Identify The Purpose Of The Paper.

#2. Identify Your Key Points.

#3. Add Supporting Details.

#4. Write Your Introduction.

#5. Write Your Conclusion.

Here is another Level 1 heading. Again, the topic sentence of this section should explain how this paragraph is related or a result of what you discussed in the previous section. Consider using transitions between sentences to help readers see the connections between ideas. Below are a few examples of how to transition from one statement to another:

1. Many music teachers at Olson Junior High are concerned about losing their jobs (J. Thompson, personal communication, July 3, 2004), largely due to the state’s recent financial cutbacks of fine arts programs (Pennsylvania Educational System, 2004).

2. Obesity affects as much as 17% of the total population of children, an increase which may lead to other chronic health problems (Johnson & Hammer, 2003; Christianson, 2004).

Write at least one over-arching objective (terminal objective) for the entire course and 2-4 learning objectives (enabling objectives) for each topic.

The Level 2 heading designates a subsection of the previous section. Using headings is a great way to organize a paper and increase its readability, so be sure to review heading rules on APA 3.02 and 3.03 in order to format them correctly. For shorter papers, using one or two levels is all that is needed. You would use Level 1 (centered, bold font with both uppercase and lowercase) and Level 2 (left aligned, bold, both uppercase and lowercase). This templates provides examples of APA’s four heading levels, but remember that at least two headings on the same level are needed before the next heading level. For example, a paper must have at least two level 3 headings before a level 4 heading.

Describe your own Personal Theory of Learning

Note that you should write Level 3 and 4 headings in sentence case, meaning that only the first word and any proper nouns are capitalized. The number of headings needed in a particular paper is not set, but longer papers may benefit from another heading level, such as this Level 3 heading (which is an indented, bold, lowercase paragraph heading). This should be based on theories that we have already discussed in the course.

Describe how you will use your own learning theory to teach your course.

Include at least three (3) quality references from the past (2) years from material outside the textbook.

You will want to include at least two of each kind of heading in your paper, hence this additional paragraph modeling effective heading usage. See below for further tips on using headings effectively.

APA can seem difficult to master, but following the general rules becomes easier with use. The Writing Center also offers numerous resources on its website and by email to help.

And so forth until the conclusion…..

Conclusion

The conclusion section should recap the major points of your paper. However, perhaps more importantly, the conclusion should also interpret what you have written and what it means in the bigger picture. To help write your concluding remarks, consider asking yourself these questions: What do you want to happen with the information you have provided? What do you want to change? What is your ultimate goal in using this information? What would it mean if the suggestions in your paper were taken and used?

References

(Please note that the following references are intended as EXAMPLES ONLY. Remove and insert your references)

Miller, B. & Smith, T. J. (2007). Cultural Anthropology. (Strayer University ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Smith, B. J. (2002). Child labor and major dress brands. Georgia Journal of Management, 12(3), 68-72. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.

Sood, A. J. (2009). Accounting for small businesses. Contemporary Accounting Research, 26(3), 566-601. doi: 10.11j/35jp0945-3463092.059