ECI721

We had a fruitful module discussion last week. There are two more module discussions in the upcoming instructions. I encourage you to stay active and interactive for the upcoming discussions. Read our classmates' postings which contain rich resources.  The key learning element for online learning is "learner-learner" interaction. Highlight: Module 3 & 4 08/24-08/30: Module 3: The Introduction and Literature Review Section Continue working on your manuscript (suggested work – write the introduction and a draft of at least 2 sections of your literature review)  08/31-09/13: Module 4: The Literature Review: Common Mistakes Due: Assignment 1: Introduction and Literature Review to your Peer Reviewer for Peer Review #1 We have a few weeks to prepare Assignment 1. Avoid procrastinating. Start preparing your Assignment 1. ECI721 is to prepare you to "write for publication" not for a dissertation, regular course assignments, or grant writin...

DUE: 08/30, Sunday: Continue working on your manuscript (suggested work – write the introduction and a draft of at least 2 sections of your literature review)  

I thought we should reflect on what we have accomplished in the 1 st posting period for Module 2 discussions to help us to improve our learning experiences.  I hope you find them useful. Module 2 Discussions: 1 st Posting Period o    What we did right: §   Responded to the required discussion question in the first posting period in a timely fashion. §   I saw many thorough and comprehensive responses with relevant and strong references support. §   Some of you started respond to other students' postings. It is a great way to engage us in more learner-learner interaction. §   It is great to see many of you respond to our optional question, bibliometric analysis.  That is great that you shared your experiences with the class. Those haven't so.  Give it a try.  It is very helpful to gain better understanding of your research topics and journals. o    What should I do in the 2 nd posting period §   ONE or more postings for the 2 nd posting p...

 08/20, Thursday Start creating your manuscript Discussion #1: Discussion on journal choice ( Monday-Thursday:  Initial responses;  Friday-Sunday:  Respond to others.) Optional/Extra Credit (3 points): Discussion on Bibliometric Analysis.  08/23, Sunday Module 3 Reading

I will share Instructor Notes regularly with the class.  The purpose is to point out and summarize class progress to help you to enhance your learning experiences in our class.  We will share the upcoming instructions notes via course Twitter, BBLearn discussion board.  For the first time, we share it via BBLearn e-mail. Checklist for Module 1: Orientation Week Have you completed all our required orientation tasks? Don't forget! It is due 08/16/2020, Sunday Midnight . ·          Post your self-introduction on the discussion board area. ·          Sign up a team ·          Start preparing your group tasks. ·          Module 2 readings Here a few questions asked by our classmates: You may find them relevant to you. Q: Can I use my dissertation, conference proposals, or other existin...

Looking forward to working with you.