3 Major Capstone Assignments The main question to ask yourself is “What needs to be changed in my profession/department and why?” This is the glue of the course. Paper Project Portfolio Write an argumentative paper based on the question: “What needs to be changed in my profession or department? Why?” Design a plan that you can actually do in order to start a change in your department: “What needs to be changed in my profession or department? How?” This portfolio will be used to document your educational and professional experience and development Your paper must include: Your project must include: Documents you can include: Thesis State your opinion about exactly what needs to be changed. Supporting Facts Identify at least three reasons to support your thesis statement. Counter Argument State any opposing arguments and a rebuttal (or response). Ask yourself what someone would say to oppose you and how would you respond. Conclusion Provide a summary or your paper. Audience To whom will you present this idea? Mentor Who can help you with this change? Plan What will you need to do in order to implement this change? Sample coursework Transcripts Certifications Curriculum Vita Licenses Society memberships Recommendation letters Resume Feel free to contact your instructor for clarification on any of these projects

Major Capstone Assignments to complete for the Professional Capstone Course Portfolio This portfolio will be used to document your educational and professional experience and development Paper Project Write an argumentative paper based on the question: “What needs to be changed in my profession or department? Why?” Design a plan that you can actually do in order to start a change in your department: “What needs to be changed in my profession or department? How?” Documents you can include: Your paper must include: Your project must include: Sample coursework Transcripts Certifications Curriculum Vita Licenses Society memberships Recommendation letters Resume Thesis State your opinion about exactly what needs to be changed. Supporting Facts Identify at least three reasons to support your thesis statement. Counter Argument State any opposing arguments and a rebuttal (or response). Ask yourself what someone would say to oppose you and how would you respond. Conclusion Provide a summary or your paper. Audience To whom will you present this idea? Mentor Who can help you with this change? Plan What will you need to do in order to implement this change? Feel free to contact your instructor for clarification on any of these projects