Post on 15-May-2015
LDR101 Emerging LeadersWelcome to Informed Leadership!
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Information Gathering Assignment
Research an Arizona Issue in Higher Education Locate reliable and accurate information
Analyze your position and the underlying issue
Explore challenges
Investigate and identify solutions
Connect with the Social Change Model
Describe ways to action
Format Group Project
Poster Session Varies by School, PVCC March 29 only 9am-6pm
Plan for about 4 hours spent in research, preparation and presentation
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Why a Poster Session?
Posters are a used in the professional world at conferences and workshops as a means for individuals to present research and information
Unlike a traditional presentation it allows people to study and restudy your information and discuss it one on one with you
Efficient and simple, i.e. get it in 30 seconds, wider reach
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Your GroupsCampus SafetySB1474
College Completion
HB2675
Freedom of Speech/Expression HB2565
Ethnic Studies HB2281
Paradise Valley Community College
Janis S. Esteban A. Angela J. Andrew S.
Joshua N. Ivan L. Karesa S. Angela G.
Kailey B Peggy G. Robert D. Genesis L.
Ross P. Sarah G. Sarah S. Justin R.
Vilma J.
Phoenix College
Darr S. Amy R. Tessa O.
Gabriel S. Diego O. Tyrone B.
Brian D. Robert W. Jared W.
Daniel H. Erica R.
The Importance of Information
What information would you need?
Who would you solicit advice from?
What resources would you use?
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“Part of being a good leader means being an informed leader. In order to make good decisions it is important to consider where you are getting your
information.”
Use multiple resources – 3 are MANDATORY Help to confirm your viewpoint Present history and alternative solutions to an
issue/problem Challenge your assumptions about a solution Verify information by comparing with another source Identify weaknesses
(Primary sources cannot be Wikipedia, Ask.com or similar sites. Also Google is not a site, it is a search engine.)
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Your LDR101 Research Resource
Library Resourceswww.pvc.maricopa.edu/library OR www.pc.maricopa.edu/library
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Remote Access
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How to Research
Don’t get DUPED – know what a good source is
Use a variety of sources including: Books, journals, magazines, newspapers, web
sites
Use your thesis statement to construct a search statement
Continue to modify your search based on your findings
Document ALL your sources using MLA
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Non-Profit Organizations or Think Tanks
Unbiased? Known perspective
Nonpartisan
Research fellows Quality research methodology
U.S. Department of State http://fpc.state.gov/7900.htm
ASU Morrison Institutehttp://morrisoninstitute.asu.edu/
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Grading Rubric
Quality of Presentation of Research
Quality of Argument
Use of Graphic Material
Poster Appearance
Grammar
Content
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Team Charter – Due March 9 4PM MST
Brainstorm together to STAY together!! Ground rules and expectations Assignment/roles Timeline and deadlines Communication method Other
Teams that discuss these matters ahead of time are more successful!
When you hit bumps, you have a map.
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Library Research Sheet– on Blackboard
Due March 23 Check-in your three resources – library approval
Refine your thesis statement
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Final Outline– on BlackboardDue March 26, 5PM MST
Submit a draft of your poster layout and talking points
List your final sources