Sample Essay Questions

Prepare: In preparation for discussing the importance of critical thinking skills, please read Chapters 1 through 3 of Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills, as well as the following articles: “Critical Thinking and the Challenges of Internet,” “Common Misconceptions of Critical Thinking,” and “Making Decisions in an Uncertain World.” Reflect: Critical […]

Create a collage that models the principles and skills chart found on figure 1.2 on page 20 in your textbook. You can use digital pictures, personal drawings, or personal photos to represent/illustrate each facet of the chart. Below each picture or drawing, write a sentence, in your own words, summing up the principle or skill. […]

Prepare: Explore The Political Compass website and take the quiz. Take the time to notice where your responses landed you on the Political Compass grid and where that point is in relation to world leaders. Then, read Chapters 13 and 14 in your textbook and the article, “The Rise of Conservatism Since World War II.” Reflect: Consider the information […]

Prepare: Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of your textbook and explore the Alien Menace article thoroughly, viewing all of the links. You are not required to answer the questions on the website, only to consider them. Choose the group that you plan to focus on during this course and in your Final Project. You must choose from […]

Write a paper (1,285 words) that describes the roles and responsibilities of health care management in addressing this pressing dilemma. Apply the following questions to generate your conclusions about how you would proceed: Scenario: Pursuant to the 2010 Health Care Reform Bill, the United States will be challenged to bring into its health care population some […]

Your philosophy of education will influence all of your activities in the classroom from how you teach, what you teach, how you manage your classroom, how you connect and relate to students, parents and colleagues, to how you engage in your own professional learning. Being able to articulate your beliefs and educational philosophy is a […]

Reflect on an ineffective team you have experienced or observed in your professional experience. Discuss the dysfunctions that were in evidence, contributing to the ineffectiveness. As the leader of the team, what would you do to address the team dysfunction? In what way did diversity on the team play a part? Apply actions that include […]

As we wrap up our discussion on communication, we will look ahead to the critical thinking in the Sophomore Seminar course. Please share your thoughts about critical thinking and its connection to communication by answering the following questions with your peers. What is critical thinking? How does it relate to communication? A good place to […]

From the e-Activity, examine the State of Idaho portfolio rubric and at least one (1) other rubric on the Website. Ascertain the key benefits that your school district may experience if your state developed similar portfolio rubrics. If your state has already developed similar portfolio rubrics, compare and contrast them with those highlighted in the […]

Form an opinion on the selected topic. Locate and identify at least three references from peer-reviewed journals to support your opinion. Prepare an outline of your newspaper article, speech, or Podcast due in Week Four that examines your selected topic. Includeat least one contemporary event as an example to illustrate the main points. Format your outline […]