The purpose of the Virtual Journal is to share articles, readings, books, reports, etc. you find impactful. Remember….effective leaders elevate those around them.
Virtual Journal REQUIREMENTS:
Journaling is a method of thinking more deeply about an experience or content. As you journal, you are thinking about important elements of the experience and content in a way that builds a depth in thinking. You understand the material more comprehensively. Leaders take that deeper understanding and share with others in an effort to expand knowledge. This assignment provides a platform to share your discoveries potentially influencing others. Please see the detailed requirements below.
The Virtual Journal is a platform for you to share knowledge and information that impacts you. As you read material that stimulates a deeper thinking, share with others. Use the following guidelines for assignment details:
- Be sure to address these three (3) topics with each posting:
- Brief overview of the content of the reading
- How it impacted you
- How will you use it for improvement in your life, work, leadership plan, etc. Show the application of the article.
- Topics related to leadership skills, reflective learning, leadership behaviors, time management, communication, team dynamics, professional improvement, emotional intelligence are examples of acceptable topics.
- A minimum of three (3) initial postings is required. I encourage you to provide more for a richer experience.
- A minimum of two (2) reply postings is required. Please feel free to respond to as many initial postings as you would like.
- Continued discussion about an impactful posting is welcomed. It allows for a deeper dive into the topic.
- Only scholarly works are acceptable. Those include journal articles, books, manuscripts, and other scholastic writings. Twitter feeds and social media postings are not scholarly.
- Module readings and your texts are acceptable.
- It is OK for more than 1 person to have the same article.
- Times New Roman 12 point or Arial 11 point.
- 150-300 word initial postings. Use sutable number of words for reply postings.
- Please include a copy of the article/book description/scholarly work (as an attachment) to the Discussion Board Posting
- It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you journal as you go and not wait until the final day to post.
- Include your name, “Initial” or “Reply”, content, and an APA formated reference with each INITIAL posting
