LB490 – Liberal Studies Capstone Course (Online)

Arcadia University
Liberal Studies
Spring 2011

Course Professor:
Dr. Doreen E. Loury
Office: Easton Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 334
Phone: (W) 215-572-4087
(C) 267-228-8423 (please no calls after 9:30pm)
E-mail: loury@arcadia.edu

Technical Assistance:
Amy McLauglin
Office: 2035 Church Road
Phone: 267-620-4744
267-315-CALL
Cell: 267-280-3467
Skype: amymcl65
Email: mclaugha@arcadia.edu

Greetings Everyone!

Welcome to your Arcadia University course, LB490 – Liberal Studies Capstone. Congratulations
on making it to the final stage of your degree in Liberal Studies! The focus of the course is to
provide you with the opportunity to complete your researched Senior Thesis project, on a topic
related to the course of study pursued in your Liberal Studies concentration.
Prior to taking this course you should have successfully completed the following prerequisite
courses and should meet the following requirement:
• LB200
• LB330
• LB385
• Senior status in Liberal Studies major

Required Materials
The required readings for this course will be posted within each Unit of the course to which the
readings apply. It is your responsibility to keep up with each Unit’s required readings and, when
applicable, to connect those readings to your coursework and thesis project.

Since this course is being delivered online, your computer system will need to meet specific
hardware and software requirements (See Recommendations at the bottom of this page). For this
course, you will need to have access to Microsoft Office (or Open Office). Additionally, we will be
using other software packages, but I've tried to utilize free programs. The URL's for those
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programs will be provided in the course at the appropriate location.

1 – Headset w/ microphone

2 – Download Conferencing Software Skype – http://www.skype.com

This is a free voice over IP software that allows you to talk to other people through your
computer. Interested? Send me an email and I'll help you get started.

Evaluation
A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F Failure to complete required work

Grade Components and Final Grade Calculation

Assignment Percentage of Grade Point Value

Online Course Participation 5% 25 points

Thesis Paper Proposal 5% 25 points

Annotated Bibliography 10% 50 points

Literature Review 10% 50 points

Thesis Outline 10% 50 points

Thesis Draft 1 15% 75 points

Thesis Draft 2 15% 75 points

Final Thesis Paper & Presentation 30% 150 points

Total Course Points Possible: 500 Points

Competency Assessment
You will have several opportunities to demonstrate your competence in this course. The following
describes the assignments required for the completion of this course.

Online Course Participation consists of submitting all weekly course work on time and in the
correct format indicated, as well as responding to classmates work as assigned. You will note that
in addition to large assignments and projects scattered throughout the course, you will also
complete smaller assignments related to readings and activities in the course.

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Please note that responding to a peer’s work with simply, “I agree” is not enough of a reflective
response to provide to a peer for his or her work. Instead, I hope that your responses to one
another will be thought-provoking and create interesting dialogue to help further develop your
thesis work.

The Thesis Paper Proposal is your first assignment in the course related to your Thesis Paper
and is an opportunity for you to provide an overview of your proposed Thesis topic. This is an
important starting point for your project and will allow me the opportunity to obtain a sense of the
direction in which you plan to head and to provide you with important feedback regarding best
practices for quality research and focus around your selected topic.

The Annotated Bibliography will be your opportunity to review possible resources for your
thesis paper in a preliminary fashion, in order to assess their credibility and applicability to your
paper.

The Literature Review is written to review and combine information from the many resources
you may have included in your annotated bibliography, as well as additional resources you may
have found in your continuing research process.

In the Thesis Outline you will be expected to provide an outline of your paper with a skeletal
frame of the way in which you plan to organize your thesis paper, topic information, resources,
etc. The more detail you put into your outline, the stronger backbone you will have for your
subsequent drafts.

You will complete two drafts of your Thesis Paper and then will be expected to hand in a final
copy of your Final Thesis Paper, which will inform your final Thesis Presentation.

All of your major works in the course will be put onto a Wiki Website, which you will be instructed
on how to build and add pages, in order to create your online portfolio.

Introduction

Teaching Methods
The course is fully online and uses audio/video lectures, class discussions via discussion board
postings, written assignments, and the work component of the internship experience.

Course Objectives

• To provide the student with an opportunity to select a focused research project topic
related to their chosen Liberal Studies Concentration.
• To provide students with tools of research to assist them as they write their Senior Thesis
paper and with future research in their chosen field of study.
• To assist the student in making the transition from Liberal Studies student to researcher
and a knowledgeable practitioner in their concentration area through the completion of
their Thesis Paper and Presentation.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course and the conclusion of writing their Senior Thesis Research paper:

• Produce a written thesis of no less than 12 pages discussing their selected thesis topic,
relevant correlations between that topic and their Liberal Studies concentration, and real
world applicability.
• Critically analyze academic texts, visual resources, histories, and their own received
ideologies and assumptions, and stated and unstated biases.
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 • Produce a bibliography of articles, books, other written texts/resources, visual resources
that has informed their thesis paper writing and process.
• Strengthen preparatory skills in writing through the process of topic selection
• Develop and improve revision and organization techniques via quality, detailed outline
creation.
• Analyze their writing for quality and clarity of ideas, organization and competency.
• Develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing it;
thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions about
material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard formatting procedures for publication
• Research, write, revise, edit and collaborate to produce a successful thesis paper.
• Construct and organize a wiki that will present their culminating project.

This course is being presented in an online fashion. Therefore, it is important that you login on a
regular basis (daily if possible) and work on a consistent basis to complete your requirements.
Since we are not meeting face-to-face, it will be imperative that you participate in the discussion
forums with your other class members, as well as the phone/Skype conferences with your
instructor. Also, the Cyber Cafe is available for you to develop a sense of community outside of
the course content.

You will need to be self-motivated and try to stay as organized as possible; developing a
schedule would be a good idea. I also suggest that you login in the beginning of the week and
copy all assignments to a Word document. This will allow you to construct a quality answer, spell
check, grammar check, and copy and paste into the forum.

Requirements for Discussion Board Sessions

Citations and Formatting

When quoting the work of another scholar, it is important that you cite the work correctly. The
following are examples of what is expected when referring to the work of another scholar. The
samples below follow APA formatting, the same format expected to be used throughout the
course in your paper writing as well.
For further assistance with citations you can visit the Owl at Purdue Writing Lab website, which
has detailed examples for APA citations, including sample paper formats as well.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Example:

Within the context of the posting:

"Constructivism is an epistemology, a theory of knowledge used to explain how we know what we

know" (Lorsbach, 1997).

At the end of the posting or in a Works Cited page at the conclusion of your paper:

Lorsbach, A. (1997). Constructivism as a referent for science teaching. Retrieved January 5,

2006, from http://www.exploratorium.edu/IFI/resources/research/constructivism.html

Peer Interaction
You are required to respond to a minimum of three other student postings for forums that require
interaction with your peers. I will be looking at the way you analyze the postings and extend the
conversation. Please use this opportunity to share your own experiences, but remember to
support your assertions with current research findings. At this level we can all learn a great deal
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by sharing our experiences.

"Studies report that peer learning promotes greater conceptual and procedural gains for students,
accommodates a broad range of learning styles, results in greater enjoyment of the learning task,
and encourages a stronger persistence in learning" (Johnson & Johnson, 1999).

Your postings will be evaluated based upon the substantive nature and how it efficiently
addresses the question at hand. Simple responses such as "I agree" are of no value and will not
be counted as an acceptable posting. Try to use what I call the "no scroll" rule. If you have to
scroll a great deal to read the posting, it becomes an arduous task. Please try to be succinct and
to the point. Strive to respond at the synthesis or evaluation levels.

Discussion Etiquette
In this course, I welcome the creation of a dialogue that is open, thoughtful, and founded on the
basis of research in the field. At times, some of you will not agree on the positions that are taken
in the forum. This diversity is welcomed. However, each student must exercise respect for the
thoughts and comments that are posted by their peers. If any posted comments are inappropriate
or of an offensive nature, they will be removed from the forum and I will address the issue with
the author of the content.

Please follow the following guidelines:

• Never post, transmit, promote, or distribute content that is known to be illegal.

• Never post harassing, threatening, or embarrassing comments.
• Never post content that is harmful, abusive, racially, ethnically, or religiously offensive,
vulgar or otherwise potentially offensive.

Weekly Schedule

Objectives for Unit 1

Course Objectives

• Critically analyze academic texts, visual resources, histories, and their own received
ideologies and assumptions, and stated and unstated biases.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw begin to research the desired topic for their Liberal Studies Thesis Paper and Final
Presentation.
• Tsw compose a brief overview of their research findings thus far, including possible
research topics and resources.
• Tsw construct a Wiki to highlight their Liberal Studies Thesis Paper and Final
Presentation and share those items professionally with their instructor, peers, and others.

Readings:
Article 1- Selecting a Research Topic
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/peabody/research/reshelp/topic.html
This website article will provide you with valuable information for selecting your research topic.

Assignment #1 – Introductions- Introduce yourself to the class in at least one paragraph. What is
your Liberal Studies focus? What are your current career goals? Current work position? Personal
Interests? Etc. Remember, the more you share about your introduction the better the class can
begin to get to know you! Post your introduction to the Discussion Board.
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Due: Friday, 1/21 by Midnight EST
Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 1/23 by Midnight EST

Assignment #2 – Get Researching- Begin to research and consider possible topics for your
senior thesis. Remember to research topics related to your concentration and be cautious not to
create a “straw man” topic. In other words, don’t select a topic that has already been overly
researched or one for which there is not a great deal of available, supporting research. In this
initial phase of research be sure to review resources in all forms- academic texts, books, articles,
videos, etc. Then, post a brief one page overview of your findings on the Discussion Board.
Include in your overview the topics that seem particularly interesting to you as a result of this
initial research, as well as citations of the resources you reviewed. (Please see the Discussion
Board Citations area of the syllabus for assistance in citations.)

Due: Sunday, 1/23 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 1/30 by Midnight EST

Assignment #3- Create Your Wiki- Please follow the following tutorial instructions to complete
the initial creation of your Wetpaint Wiki, which will serve as the electronic portfolio for your thesis
work in this course. Please note this tutorial is given by Dr. Erik Nelson.
Please follow the steps below:

View the video tutorial for Creating Your Wetpaint wiki.

Copy and paste the introduction that you wrote for Assignment 1 of this unit to the Home page of
your wiki. If possible, upload an image of yourself to this page.

Due: Sunday, 1/30 by Midnight EST

No responses are due to other learners for this assignment.

Objectives for Unit 2

Course Objectives

• Tsw critically analyze academic texts, visual resources, histories, and their own received
ideologies and assumptions, and stated and unstated biases.
• Tsw strengthen preparatory skills in writing through the process of topic selection.
• Tsw develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing
it; thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions
about material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Tsw construct and organize a wiki that will present their culminating project.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw write a two page proposal for his or her thesis paper.
• Tsw reflect on his or her Liberal Studies program experience and preparation for
professional life.

Readings:
Article 1- Writing a Research Paper Proposal
http://www.ehow.com/how_2002069_write-research-proposal.html
Please read this article for helpful tips on writing a research paper proposal.

Article 2 – What can I do with my Liberal Arts degree?

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http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2007/winter/art01.pdf
Please read this article in preparation for the second assignment in this unit.

Assignment #1- Thesis Paper Proposal- In this first assignment of Unit 2 you will be writing your
proposal for your research paper. Your proposal should be a minimum of 2 pages in length and
should provide an overview of your chosen thesis topic. Please include the following in your
proposal: a summary of your planned paper; a resources section, listing the resources you plan to
utilize to inform your paper; a discussion of the impact and importance of this research topic. This
proposal should be posted to the Discussion Board forum, via the link above. It should also be
posted to your Wiki, as a part of your home page there.

Due: Wednesday, 2/9 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 2/13 by Midnight EST

Assignment #2- Liberal Studies Program Reflection- After reading Article 2, regarding Liberal
Arts degrees, reflect on your own academic experience as a Liberal Studies student at Arcadia
University. Having read the article, which ideas or facts were most surprising to you? Which did
you feel were most connected to your own experience as a Liberal Studies student? Post this
brief reflection to the Discussion Board.

Due: Sunday, 2/6 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 2/13 by Midnight EST

Objectives for Unit 3

Course Objectives

• Tsw select a focused research project topic related to their chosen Liberal Studies
Concentration.
• Tsw work toward the transition from Liberal Studies student to researched,
knowledgeable practitioner in their concentration area through the completion of their
Thesis Paper and Presentation.

Unit Objectives
• Tsw critically analyze academic texts, visual resources, histories, and their own received
ideologies and assumptions, and stated and unstated biases.
• Tsw produce an annotated bibliography of articles, books, other written texts/resources,
visual resources that has informed their thesis paper writing and process.
• Tsw strengthen preparatory skills in writing through the process of topic selection.

Reading 1: Creating an Annotated Bibliography-

http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm
This site shares wonderful details regarding how to write an annotated bibliography and even
includes a sample entry and links to formatting sites. For your annotated bibliography and future
work for your thesis paper, you may choose to site in either APA or MLA format. Usually general
sciences and social sciences will site in APA format and disciplines in the arts/humanities site in
MLA format. I would recommend you follow this guideline and if you are unsure of what style is
appropriate for your topic and concentration please ask me.

Reading 2: Critically Analyzing Information Sources -

http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill26.htm
This site, linked to the one above, specifically provides information for critical evaluation of
information sources, as pertaining to a professional review such as those found in an Annotated
Bibliography.

Reading 3: Occupational Outlook Handbook- http://www.bls.gov/oco

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This site is a wonderful resources from the United States Department of Labor, with resources on
job outlook, job opportunities and employment by state, and much more related to the job market
in the US.

Assignment #1- Review and Analyze Liberal Arts Job Market Opportunities for Your
Concentration
First visit and explore the US Department of Labor site for the Occupational Outlook Handbook
(OOH). Particularly, explore the links on the left-hand side of the page, indicating different fields
of employment and click on detailed explanations of the outlook for possible careers and jobs you
are interested in pursuing.
Next, please type a summary and review of at least 8 potential jobs related to your concentration
in Liberal Studies, which you researched on the OOH site. In keeping with the information
provided on the OOH, as a part of your summary, please provide the following information for
each job researched: an overview of the nature of the work, training and advancement
information, employment details, job outlook information, projections for the coming years, as well
as earnings information.
Finally, based on the minimum of 8 potential jobs you reviewed, discuss in your conclusion your
overall opinion of the job market for your desired field.

Due: Sunday, 2/20 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 2/27 by Midnight EST

Assignment #2- Create Your Annotated Bibliography- Please type your annotated bibliography
and attach it to BOTH the Discussion Board and your Wiki website as a link. The location in which
you select to place the Annotated Bibliography on your Wiki is up to you; however, keep in mind
that you are building a thesis portfolio and will continue to add to it with greater detail. (This may
impact how you think about designing the way you add things to the site.)
For your annotated Bibliography, please see the assignment sheet provided in the Course
Documents area for assignment details and also view helpful resources regarding creating such a
document in this week’s reading.

Due: Wednesday, 2/23 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 2/27 by Midnight EST

Objectives for Unit 4

Course Objectives

• Tsw critically analyze academic texts, visual resources, histories, and their own received
ideologies and assumptions, and stated and unstated biases.
• Tsw develop and improve revision and organization techniques via quality, detailed
outline creation.
• Tsw develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing
it; thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions
about material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Tsw demonstrate knowledge of standard formatting procedures for publication.
• Tsw construct and organize a wiki that will present their culminating project.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw create their research paper outline.

• Tsw critically evaluate the process of a Literature Review and be able to identify the five
steps in conducting a literature review.
• Tsw write their Literature Review, analyzing documents and research for applicability,
efficacy, accuracy, etc.

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Readings:
Reading 1- Reviewing the Literature
Creswell, J.W. (2005). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative
and qualitative research. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
This first reading features Chapter 4 from the above text, excerpted to assist you in better
understanding the process of a Literature Review and successfully writing your own literature
review in this unit.

Reading 2 – Writing a Research Paper Outline

http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/lsc/faq/eng/engresout.htm
This link will direct you to a document related to writing a research paper outline. This explanation
is simple and concise, as it was written related to first-year English; however, it is directly
applicable to any research paper outline and should help you in organizing your own outline in
this unit.

Reading 3 – Writing a Literature Review

http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/literature_review.html
This link will direct you to a document related to writing a Literature Review. The helpful tips
regarding getting started with the process, what types of documents to research, as well as
organization, should help guide your writing process.

Assignment #1-Reading Summary- Please read the Chapter 4 excerpt from the text provided,
and then provide a 1 page summary of the reading. Be certain to include in your summary the five
steps listed in the text for reviewing the literature. Please post your summary to the discussion
board directly (not as an attachment).

Due: Thursday, 3/3 by Midnight EST

No responses are due to other learners for this assignment.

Assignment #2- Research Paper Outline- Utilizing the assignment sheet and resources
provided, please create your Research Paper Outline. Post this outline to the Discussion Board
as an attachment.

Due: Sunday, 3/6 by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, 3/13 by Midnight EST

Assignment #3- Literature Review- Utilizing the assignment sheet and resources provided,
please create your Literature Review. Submit the review to the Discussion Board as an
attachment.

Due: Sunday, 3/13 by Midnight EST

No responses are due to other learners for this assignment; however, I do hope that you will read
one another’s Reviews and will respond to each other if you have time and quality feedback to
provide.

Objectives for Unit 5

Course Objectives

• Tsw develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing
it; thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions
about material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Tsw demonstrate knowledge of standard formatting procedures for publication.

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 • Tsw research, write, revise, edit and collaborate to produce a successful thesis paper.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw utilize their Annotated Bibliography, Thesis Outline and Literature Review to create
the first draft of their Thesis Paper.
• Tsw reflect upon the process of their Liberal Studies Thesis project thus far and will goal
set for the future of the experience.

Readings:

Reading #1 – Academic Tips – This link is to a terrific website Academic Tips, which provides
helpful tips and skills for various academic endeavors, including writing research papers, which is
the focus of this article.

http://www.academictips.org/acad/atipsforwritingresearchpaper.html

Reading #2- Internet and Higher Education Article – This article presents excellent research
regarding the strength and rigor of online resources in academic writing. The article argues that
while the internet can be a source of unmonitored, inappropriate material, it can also provide
excellent resources and access to research. (See PDF Document below)

Assignment #1- Thesis Reflection- At this stage of our course you have now completed your
Thesis Proposal, Annotated Bibliography, Literature Review, and Outline. In this unit you will take
the next big step in your thesis and will create your first paper draft. Please reflect on this process
so far and write approximately 1 page on the following: How has your thesis idea
developed/changed/etc. since starting this process? What elements of your thesis research are
you most excited about thus far? What has been your greatest challenge thus far? Set 3 goals for
yourself to strive toward as you continue in this process.

Due: Sunday, March 20th by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, March 27th by Midnight EST

Assignment #2- Draft 1- Utilizing the assignment sheet and resources from previous units,
please create your first draft of your thesis paper. Please see the detailed assignment sheet,
available below and in the Course Documents area for details. Submit the draft to the Discussion
Board as an attachment.

Due: Thursday, March 24th by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, March 27th by Midnight EST

Objectives for Unit 6

Course Objectives

• Tsw analyze their writing for quality and clarity of ideas, organization and competency.
• Tsw develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing
it; thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions
about material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Tsw demonstrate knowledge of standard formatting procedures for publication.
• Tsw research, write, revise, edit and collaborate to produce a successful thesis paper.
• Tsw construct and organize a wiki that will present their culminating project.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw thoroughly revise and edit their first draft of their thesis paper to create the second
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 draft, with greater detail and clarity.
• Tsw update their Wiki with all of the components of their thesis project thus far and will
begin to consider in greater detail the presentation and professional appearance of that
site.
• Tsw begin to design and consider their final Power Point Presentation, which will
accompany their final paper and which will be presented during Senior Thesis
Presentations in May 2011.

Readings:
Reading #1- Revision Article – This link will take you to an article from the Writing Center from
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The article discusses the importance of revising
drafts for clarity and quality and provides excellent tips and techniques for how to maneuver
successfully through the revision process.

http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/revision.html

Assignment #1- Wiki Updates- Throughout the course, hopefully you have managed your Wiki
website and added each component of the work for the course and thesis to that site. In this unit,
you must be certain that all work up to this point (Introduction, Proposal, Outline, Annotated
Bibliography, Literature Review, and Draft 1) are all up on your Wiki. It is advisable that each
element have its own page on your Wiki. Please remember that this is intended for use as a
professional resource for you, perhaps as a writing sample for prospective employers and/or as a
professional project portfolio. With this in mind, please be aware of the structure and presentation
of your Wiki and seek to design it with a professional style. Please post a link to your Wiki in this
area of the Discussion Board.

Due: Sunday, April 3rd by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, April 10th by Midnight EST

Assignment #2- Draft 2- Utilizing the assignment sheet and resources from previous units,
please thoroughly revise and edit your first draft of your thesis paper to create the second draft,
with greater detail and clarity. Please see the detailed assignment sheet, available below and in
the Course Documents area for details. Submit the draft to the Discussion Board as an
attachment.

Due: Thursday, April 7th by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, April 10th by Midnight EST

Assignment #3- Power Point Presentation- Please review the Power Point tutorials provided in
the course room. (*Note- these tutorials are not designed to speak specifically about Capstone;
instead, they are showing you Power Point tools and skills.) Using the Final Paper/Power Point
Presentation Assignment Sheet (below and in the Course Documents area) as a reference, begin
to design your final Power Point Presentation.

Due: This assignment will not be handed in during this unit; however, the work you begin
now on your presentation will help it to reach the highest level of quality possible in our
final unit and in your thesis presentations in May.

Objectives for Unit 7

Course Objectives
• Tsw produce a written thesis of no less than 12 pages discussing their selected thesis

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 topic, relevant correlations between that topic and their Liberal Studies concentration,
and real world applicability.
• Tsw develop and improve core liberal arts skills: reading new information and analyzing
it; thinking critically about their reading; synthesizing material; coming to conclusions
about material researched; and articulating that conclusion in writing and verbally.
• Tsw demonstrate knowledge of standard formatting procedures for publication.
• Tsw research, write, revise, edit and collaborate to produce a successful thesis paper.
• Tsw construct and organize a wiki that will present their culminating project.

Unit Objectives

• Tsw produce a written thesis of no less than 12 pages

• Discussing their selected thesis topic, relevant correlation
between that topic and their Liberal Studies concentration, and
real world applicability.
• Tsw construct and organize a wiki that will present their
culminating project.
• Tsw create the accompanying Power Point Presentation for their
Thesis Project, which will be presented on line during Senior Thesis Week.

Readings: Read Your Peers Thesis Presentations and Papers

Assignment #1- Thesis Power Point Presentation– The second component of your thesis project
is the Power Point Presentation you began working on in Unit 6. Please continue to use the Final
Paper/Power Point Assignment Sheet as a resource for the requirements for the presentation. In
this Unit, you will submit your finished Power Point Presentation to the Discussion Board as an
attachment, for myself and your classmates to view and review. I will provide you with feedback
regarding any changes or revisions you may wish to make prior to your on campus Thesis
Presentations.

Due: Sunday, April 17th by Midnight EST

Responses to at least 3 other students due: Sunday, April 24th by Midnight EST

Assignment #2- Final Thesis Paper Submission- Congratulations! You have reached the end of
the journey in writing your Senior Thesis papers and in this unit will submit your final papers for
review. Please see the final paper/power point guideline below and in the Course Documents
area. I look forward to reviewing these final papers and commend you all for your hard work,
enthusiasm, and dedication to Thesis.

Due: Sunday, April 24th by Midnight EST.

While there is no due date or minimum response number for this assignment, it is expected that
you will read and respond supportively to your peers, with whom you’ve worked very hard on your
thesis papers and projects over these last few months.

Assignment #3 – Complete Your Wiki Portfolio – Now that you have completed your final paper,
you need to update your Wiki to reflect the completion of this project. You should include on the
final Wiki Website the following course elements: Introduction, Proposal, Outline, Annotated
Bibliography, Literature Review, Final Paper and Final Power Point Presentation Link.
Remember, this site is your professional portfolio for this course and should reflect that level of
professionalism. Please post a link to your Wiki in the Discussion Board, so that it is easy to
navigate to your website.

Due: Sunday, April 24th by Midnight EST

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No responses are due to other learners for this assignment, but I do hope you will look at one
another’s Wikis in support of each other’s hard work.

Congratulations on reaching the end of our thesis course and your own thesis work. You are to
be commended for your hard work and dedication!

PRESENTATION INFORMATION: The students in the LB Capstone

course will be doing presentations fully online Monday, May 2, 2011
from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM in an interactive video program. We will post
links on the LB webpage and the public will have the opportunity to
click to enter each online presentation. Viewers will not have to
download any special software or programs to get access to the
presentations; they will simply follow a link. Presentations will also be
recorded an archived. The presentations will also be part of a public
viewing in the Beaver College Room on the May 2nd date for those who
may want to come and watch.

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