Discussion Post
Before beginning work on this week's discussion post, review the following resources:
o Doing Discussion Questions Right
o Expanded Grading Rubric
From the bullet point list below, select one topic for which you will lead the discussion in the forum. Reserve your selected topic by posting your response (reservation post) to the Discussion Area and identifying your topic in the subject line. Research your topic and start a scholarly conversation as you respond with your initial or primary post to your own reservation post in the Discussion Area. Make sure your response does not duplicate your colleagues' responses:
For this course, you should state your topic (reservation post) as a research question. By now in your doctoral program, you should be aware that a good research question is the start of doctoral-level inquiry. You can summarize the key themes in the subject line of your reservation post. Then, state your research question as your reservation post.
Some of the main topics this week include:
o Planned change
o Transformational change
o Action research
o OD values and ethics
Other potential topics and subtopics exist in the readings.
Remember to be very specific with the topic you choose and the question you create.
As the beginning of a scholarly conversation, your initial post should be:
o Succinct-no more than 500 words.
o Provocative-use concepts and combinations of concepts from the readings to propose relationships, causes, and/or consequences that inspire others to engage (inquire, learn). In other words, take a scholarly stand.
o Supported-scholarly conversations are more than opinions. Ideas, statements, and conclusions are supported by clear research and citations from course materials as well as other credible, peer-reviewed resources.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.