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            As we now near the completion and I have the opportunity to reflect on the value of this course I can see why this is the introductory course to the Embry Riddle Master of Science in Leadership program. There is a lot that is gained from learning the outline of the various program elements such as discussion questions to blogging to The Brain and overall general assignments tailored to the APA style.

            The positive aspects of this course were that it reviewed in conjunction with new techniques on critical thinking the basic elements of the APA writing style. I found it helpful with the various links, references, and examples to mold my writing style to accommodate. Some of the negative aspects of the course are that it was rather dated. Many of the readings were dated and some of the subject areas were difficult to search, especially within the week timeframe. The paper was interesting as it built upon itself but that wasn’t very clear until around week seven.

            I found this course provided me with new techniques on critical thinking with applications within reading and writing as well. I think had this course been longer I could improve my learning experience by focusing more with how I can incorporate these new skills into my profession. Other courses intertwined teaching topics into your profession so it lobbied its application immediately.

            The University could provide additional support for your learning through updating the course with current articles and refocus some topics to more easily searchable topics. The hunt library is a great application but some topics were difficult to research. Spending hours on the hunt library limits available time to learn the at hand application vice needless online searching. The instructor was great; I wouldn’t have any areas needing improvement.  

            The topics covered in this course were all very relevant however as mentioned above, some assignments felt more like busy work rather than reinforcing a particular application. The course could use a face lift and that would enhance the learning outcomes. I’d also like to see the applications tied into present interactions, reflection of how the MSLD 500 learning objectives translates into one’s profession.