Q Engage As with other sciences, the trends in Psychology change. Therefore it is important to be aware of these emerging trends and how they may impact research, academic, and employment opportunities. Pre-step: Review the preceding presentation regarding Your Future in Psychology As you'll need to spend some time with the APA trends information. Step 1: Consider the prompt For your discussion postings this week, consider the following questions: • What trends did you notice changing over the last 5 years and what caused these changes? • What are two trends that are of particular interest and/or importance to you? Why makes these trends important/interesting to you? • How might your selected trends impact your own future goals (personal, academic, and/or professional)? • Thinking about the skills you have gained through your degree program in Psychology, which of these seem to be more important relative to the trends you've selected? Step 2: Post your initial reply Address all Step 1 prompts in several well-crafted paragraphs (versus a question and answer approach). Your initial post is due by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday. Step 3: Connect with your classmates Note: this is a post-first discussion. You must submit your initial post before you can view other students’ posts Respond to the initial posts of at least three classmates (regardless of whether they are members of your Capstone team). • In your responses to others, focus on trends that you didn't research or write about and comment about the potential intersections with your trends. Peer replies are due by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Evaluation Your contributions will be evaluated using the LA_PSY 498 Discussion Rubric. Discussions represent 20% of your final grade. Outcomes This activity assesses the following module outcomes: • M8-02: Research trends in psychology. (CO 8) • M8-03: Discuss trends in psychology and the implication of required knowledge/skills. (CO 8) Discussion Forum Guidance Keep the following points in mind when participating in Canvas discussions: • Postings should display originality in thought and insightful synthesis. • Postings should demonstrate understanding of key concepts. • Responses should be original and stimulate discussion. • Remember to properly cite and reference your sources in APA format! • For maximum points in discussions, reply to at least?three?of your classmates' postings before Sunday night. It is also recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click on "Reply." Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.” • To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post. Consult?the Discussion Forum Netiquette and Exemplary Participation page?for additional information.