Course Description
A culminating experience for information science majors, which requires a field-based project and the development of a graduation portfolio. Prerequisite: Completion of all other degree requirements and permission of instructor; Notes: Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate program learning outcomes through the production of a reflective portfolio of previous work.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and undertake projects through presenting on a final capstone project or paper.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Pitch Video: Record a video pitch launching students capstone project | 33% |
| Portfolio: Submit a portfolio documenting achievement in the areas related to program outcomes | 33% |
| Poster Session: Create and present a poster documenting work completed on the capstone project | 33% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Allen, D. (2015). Getting Things Done (Revised edition). PIATKUS BOOKS.
- Brown, T. (2019). Change by Design, Revised and Updated: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation (Revised, Updated ed. edition). Harper Business.
- Kleon, A. (2014). Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered (Illustrated edition). Workman Publishing.
- Newport, C. (2012). So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. Grand Central Publishing.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.