Global Societal Problem, Argument and Solution

Required Resources

Articles

• Coyle, J. P. (2010). Teaching writing skills that enhance student success in future employment. Collected Essays on Teaching and Learning, 3, 195-200. Retrieved from http://celt.uwindsor.ca/ojs/leddy/index.php/CELT/article/view/3262/2638

  • The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the Academic Search Complete (ERIC) database in the Ashford University Library. The author of this article stresses the importance for college students to develop better writing skills in college, because employers seek effective writers. The ability to write effectively can have a positive impact on work performance. This article will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question.
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• Neureiter, M., Traut-Mattausch, E., Buse, K., & Di Fabio, A. (2016). An inner barrier to career development: Preconditions of the impostor phenomenon and consequences for career development. Frontiers in Psychology, 7(48), 1-15. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00048

  • The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost) database in the Ashford University Library. The authors of this article completed a study in which “imposter feelings” that lead to fears of failure and success decreased one’s ability to effectively plan a career and, thus, impacts one’s level of motivation. This article will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question.

• The Daily Muse. (2013, November 1). 9 questions that’ll help you find your dream career. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2013/11/01/9-questions-thatll-help-you-find-your-dream-career/#222ce1fc23bb

  • This article provides nine questions that help the reader think more about how to achieve the career they have always wanted. The questions focus on current skills and qualities that allows the reader decide if a career change is necessary. This article will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question.
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Multimedia

• Iacono, P. (Producer). (2007). Business, management & administration [Video file]. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=34900&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

  • This video has several segments that provide information on how to get into a green career through fields related to business, management and administration jobs. It further describes how companies can be more green to make the world more sustainable, such as recycling boxes and any plastics. This video will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question
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Recommended Resources

Multimedia

• Ashford University Library. (2015). Citing and saving articles in FindIt@AU [Video file]. Retreieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Citing+and+Saving+Articles+in+FindIt%40AU/0_f94n5oor

  • This video tutorial provides information on the different types of sources that can be used while researching a topic. It then shows how students can download and save a PDF article from the Ashford University Library, so that they may attach it in any discussion post that is applicable.

• Ashford University Library. (2015). Keywords are critical [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Keywords+are+Critical/0_3k56bs35

  • This video tutorial provides tips on how to search for sources in databases using good key words. Providing specific key words of the topic can yield better results of resources that apply to the topic.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). In-text citation helper: A guide to making APA in-text citations [Video file]. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/9fce9d11-3298-48ef-ac77-12fe7d5c0577/1/In-Text%20Citation%20Helper%20A%20Guide%20to%20Making%20APA%20In-Text%20Citations.zip/story.html

  • This video tutorial provides examples of how to format in-text citations in APA format based on the number of authors and on whether or not the source is quoted or paraphrased. This tutorial first explains the purpose of an in-text citation and when they should be used in a research paper.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). The Grammarly guide: How to set up & use Grammarly [Video file]. https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/77fdaf61-d89d-4816-8b1e-5a238c3f86a0/1/The%20Grammarly%20Guide%20How%20to%20Set%20Up%20%26%20Use%20Grammarly_LSWC.zip/story.html

  • This video tutorial provides students with information on how to set up their Grammarly account, so that they can receive feedback on their written work before it’s due. Grammarly is a free grammar check program that helps students with proofreading their work and offers suggestions on how to fix any grammatical errors.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). Thesis statements [Video file]. Retrieved from https://bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com/curriculum/file/73935690-6546-4556-9dad-a345f96c0dfb/2/Two-Minute%20Tutorial%20Thesis%20Statements_LSWC.zip/story.html

  • This video tutorial defines what a thesis statement is and provides tips on how to develop a thesis statement. A thesis statement consists of the researcher position on the topic and the reasons he/she feels strongly about their position. This will be an element in the final argumentative essay.

• Smith, T. (Writer), Cornelius, J. (Director), & Vohra, S. (Producer). (2007). Spotlight on careers in education [Video file]. Retrieved https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=36914&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

  • This video includes eight segments that highlights individuals in history who overcame obstacles in their lives and developed a passion for teaching, such as Gaston Caperton and Virginia Rose. The segments provide the viewer a sense of motivation and determination to persevere through difficult times in order to receive education. This video will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question.
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• Smith, T. (Writer), Cornelius, J. (Director), & Vohra, S. (Producer). (2007). Spotlight on careers in technology [Video file]. Retrieved from https://fod.infobase.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=36921&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref

  • This video includes 8 segments which covers stories of two successful men in the industry of technology by the names of Geoffrey Ballard and Bob Mason. It discusses career options in the world of technology. This video will assist students in completing the Week Five Discussion Question.
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Web Pages

• Ashford University Library. (n.d.). Statistics: Finding articles with statistical data. Retrieved from http://proquest.libguides.co/ebrary

  • This web page provides a step-by-step process in finding articles with statistical data within the Ashford University Library. The first step is to use one of the databases, such as EBSCOhost and enter a keyword for the topic. In the second key word field, the word “statistics” is inserted in order to find articles with the topic name that has statistical data included.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA essay checklist for students. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-checklist.html

  • This web page source through Ashford University provides embedded links to various Ashford Writing Center’s resources that instruct students how to format a paper in APA style. It includes an APA Template and an In-Text Citation Guide.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). APA references list. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-references-list.html

  • This web page source through Ashford University provides guidelines on how to write references in APA format. It also provides a PDF document of a list of references with an example of how each type of reference should be written.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). How to create APA headers and a title page in Microsoft Word 2010. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/writing-tools-microsoft-office-2010.html

  • This web page source through Ashford University provides step-by-step directions on how to create a title page header and page numbers, as well as how to provide the content of the title page in APA format.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). In-text citation guide. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-in-text-citation-guide.html

  • This web page source through Ashford University provides basic rules on how and when to write in-text citations. It indicates the specific information that should be included in each in-text citation and the appropriate ways that in-text citations can be written according to APA guidelines.

• Ashford University Writing Center. (n.d.). Introductions and conclusions. Retrieved from https://awc.ashford.edu/essay-dev-introductions-and-conclusions.html

  • This web page source through Ashford University provides information on how to construct an effective introduction paragraph as well as a good conclusion paragraph. It also provides examples of how these paragraphs can be written in order to capture the reader’s attention.