BADM 1101-13: Critical Thinking in the Digital World

Response papers (RP): Students will write four response papers (2-4 pages, double-spaced). Students must draw upon the assigned materials to critically evaluate the arguments put forth and take a position on a question. Students will develop their ability to evaluate ideas and synthesize information while developing their own “voice” through their writing to take logical, compelling, and reasoned positions to develop effective communication strategies to collegially and productively interact with peers, instructors, and eventually, colleagues. Response papers will take different forms. These papers will expand students’ ability to develop a well-reasoned argument and communicate effectively. 

Final paper: Students will write a final research paper (6-8 pages, double-spaced). This paper will draw on the materials and readings throughout class as well as external research as needed. Students will analytically integrate empirical evidence and draw upon multiple perspectives to deliver a cogent paper. The paper will build what MSB terms FAST skills (Finding, Analyzing, Synthesizing, Telling).

Social Impact Consulting Project: The Social Impact Consulting Project is integral to the FYS experience but separate from the content of each FYS course. Engaging in such a project allows students to understand the importance of non-profit organizations as a critical part of the business ecosystem. Students will work in teams of five and will work together on a consulting project for an assigned client. The first round of the project competition will be in class. The top team from our class will then go on to compete with teams from other first-year seminar courses. The final round will be judged by client executives.

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