Before writing your introduction, review the five learning outcomes for this course: Apply ethics and moral reasoning to academic knowledge and societal concerns. Apply the principles of critical thinking to contemporary issues. Exhibit clear communication skills through investigative research and writing. Utilize information technology skills appropriate to interdisciplinary studies. Articulate the responsibility of global citizenship and multicultural understanding with regard to academic and professional pursuits. After reviewing the five learning outcomes, post an introduction in which you Identify three out of five skills or competencies you have acquired through participation in general education courses that will help you strive to meet your academic and career goals. Describe your three chosen skills and explain which activities, assignments, or courses helped you acquire them.Required Resources Articles Austin, M. W. (2011, April 13). The value of general education [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ethics-everyone/201104/the-value-general-educationBailin, S., Case, R., Coombs, J. R., & Daniels, L. B. (1999). Common misconceptions of critical thinking. Curriculum Studies, 31(3), 269-283. Retrieved from ERIC database.Beed, T. (n.d.). Societal responsibilities of an educated person [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.newaccountantusa.com/newsFeat/wealthManagement/societalresponsibilities.pdfBell, C. (2014, December). Critical evaluation of information sources. P. Frantz (Ed.). Retrieved from http://researchguides.uoregon.edu/c.php?g=391014&p=2656661Cunningham, N. (n.d.). Choosing and narrowing a topic to write about (for research papers). Retrieved from http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/choosing-and-narrowing-a-topic-to-write-about-forDowd, M. (2015). What is the purpose of taking general classes for a college degree? Retrieved from http://education.seattlepi.com/purpose-taking-general-classes-college-degree-1876.htmlGampel, E. H. (2010). A framework for reasoning about ethical issues. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/4323854/A_Framework_for_Reasoning_about_Ethical_IssuesJwood00. (2012, December 10). Responsibilities of an educated person [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://jwood00.hubpages.com/hub/Responsibilities-of-an-educated-personLewis, H. R. (2008). A core curriculum for tomorrows citizens. Education Digest, 73(5), 47-50. Retrieved from https://www.eddigest.com/Noaparast, K. B. (2013). Celebrating moderate dualism in the philosophy of education: A reflection on the Hirst-Carr debate.Journal of Philosophy of Education, 47(4), 564-576. doi:10.1111/1467-9752.12039Plencner, A. (2014). Critical thinking and the challenges of Internet. Communication Today, 5(2), 4- 18.Reysen, S., & Katzarska-Miller, I. (2013). A model of global citizenship: Antecedents and outcomes. International Journal of Psychology, 48(5), 858-870. doi:10.1080/00207594.2012.701749Saito, N. (2006). Philosophy as education and education as philosophy: Democracy and education from Dewey to Cavell. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 40(3), 345-356. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9752.2006.00527.xSaito, N. (2007). Philosophy as translation: Democracy and education from Dewey to Cavell. Educational Theory, 57(3), 261-275. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-5446.2007.00256.xSerafin, C. (n.d.). General education requirements: Whats the point? Retrieved from http://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/majors-and-academics/articles/college-academics/general-education-requirements-whats-point/The Blogxer. (2012, March 17). Responsibilities of an educated person [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://enlighten-me-not.blogspot.com/2012/03/responsibilities-of-educated-person.htmlWehlburg, C. M. (2010). Integrated general education: A brief look back. New Directions for Teaching & Learning, 121, 3-11. doi:10.1002/tl.383White, J. (2009). Why general education? Peters, Hirst and history. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 43,123-141. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9752.2009.00718.xYirinec, J. A. (n.d.). Incorporating evidence into a research paper [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://writingcommons.org/research/integrate-evidence/incorporate-evidence/392-incorporating-evidence-into-a-research-paper Multimedia Dewald, A. (2013, August 1). Episode 1.1: What is critical thinking? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0yEAE5owWwIntradayMillionaires Random Show. (2014, August 12). How to create profesional powerpoint presentation slides | Best powerpoint tips [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duf_gutmvjoMcMillan, D. [Don McMillan]. (2012, September 12). Life after death by powerpoint 2012 by Don McMillan [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHsoQualiaSoup. (2009, December 24). Critical thinking [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMgRetterer, O. [Oscar Retterer Channel]. (2009, November 19). Principles of effective presentations [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxR8lh9riFgStudio12TV. (2012, January 3). Global education and global citizenship [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXzRHbISFW0University of Miami Division of Continuing & International Education [UMiami Continuing Studies]. (2009, November 17). What not to do in PowerPoint [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbfactc12Vw Websites Benedictine University Library. (2015, October 16). Incorporate sources into your research paper. Retrieved from http://library.uncfsu.edu/reference/intro-to-library-research/develop-a-research-topicCharles W. Chesternutt Library Reference Department. (n.d.). Develop a research topic. Retrieved from http://library.uncfsu.edu/reference/intro-to-library-research/develop-a-research-topicFoundation for Critical Thinking. (2013). Valuable intellectual traits. Retrieved from http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/valuable-intellectual-traits/528Instructional Innovation & Faculty Development Teaching & Learning Centers. (2009, September 21). 7 Ideas for designing a PowerPoint presentation. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/bthat/power-point-7-design-principlesLau, J. (2014). Welcome to critical thinking web. Retrieved from http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/Scheffer, B. K., & Rubenfeld, M. G. (n.d.). Critical thinking skills. Retrieved from http://www.umich.edu/~elements/probsolv/strategy/ctskills.htmTitus, G. (2012, December 11). 6 critical thinking skills you need to master now. Retrieved from http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/critical-thinking-skills-you-need-to-master-now/ eBooks Bhargava, V. K. (2006). Introduction to global issues. In V. K. Bhargava (Ed.), Global issues for global citizens: An introduction to key development challenges (pp. 1-22). Washington, D.C.: World Bank. Retrieved from http://site.ebrary.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/lib/ashford/detail.action?docID=10137781Kallet, M. (2014). Think smarter: Critical thinking to improve problem-solving and decision-making skills. Somerset, NJ: Wiley. Retrieved from ProQuest database.Widdows, H. (2011). What is global ethics? In Global ethics: An introduction (pp. 1-18). Durham, GBR: Acumen. Retrieved from http://site.ebrary.com.proxy-library.ashford.edu/lib/ashford/detail.action?docID=10553876 Course Guide For a printable version of the course, download the Course Guide.