DMIN 853 Micro-Project III: Personal Engagement

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

By creating a third Micro-Project, different from the prior two, the student engages in deeper research and begins to see a relationship between the three Micro-Projects leading to a problem statement resolution.

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Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 400 words, cite 3 or more sources, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to only reply to 1 other classmate’s thread that has not yet received a reply. Each reply must be at least 400 words and cite 3 or more sources. The student must cite and include at least 3 sources for the thread and 3 sources for each reply. The required reading in the Portfolio courses and scripture verses are excluded as sources. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 10 years, and sources should be formatted in proper current Turabian format. (CLO: A)

The student will select the most appropriate approach to solving a problem from a variety of options, justifying and completing the project, and reporting on its efficacy. It combines the best of both worlds of academics and hands-on approaches to problem solving. Each option is divided into four phases to aid in successful completion of the project, assuming that the student organizes his/her work and manages his/her time well.

Portfolio: Organization Phase Assignment

 In this phase, the student will select a Micro-Project that best suits his/her cognate and problem statement. The Organization phase requires careful consideration, quick and deep research, and analytical skills to defend the option selected. Any sources cited must be formatted in proper current Turabian format. 

Portfolio: Elaboration Phase Assignment 

In this phase, the student will have chosen one of the Micro-Project options and will now begin the steps to completing the project. The Elaboration phase requires detailed planning and analytical skills, anticipating potential roadblocks, and more. The focus in this phase is on details. Any sources cited must be formatted in proper current Turabian format. 

Portfolio: Implementation Phase Assignment 

In this phase, the student will complete the chosen Micro-Project. The Implementation phase provides clear and solid evidence that the Micro-Project was completed with excellence. Any sources cited must be formatted in proper current Turabian format. 

Portfolio: Culmination Phase Assignment 

In this phase, the student will edit, revise, evaluate, and assess both the effectiveness and success of his/her Micro-Project. The Culmination phase requires no fewer than 20 pages of content or no more than 30 pages. Any sources cited must be formatted in proper current Turabian format. 

(CLO: A, B, C)

This one-page (minimum / maximum) assignment is designed to promote a time of meditation and reflection. This written reflection discusses the student’s time, effort, application, and spiritual growth achieved during the course. Citations and Turabian formatting are not required. (CLO: C)