C600 Course Capstone Scope: The Capstone for the Sergeants Major Course–Distance Learning (SMC–DL) culminates in the development of a comprehensive review of the student’s work throughout the course related to SMC learning objectives. The artifacts captured in the e-portfolio throughout the course will allow students to demonstrate synthesis, integration, and application of knowledge acquisition gained from the coursework within the program of study. The Capstone project provides evidence of educational attainment and exhibits insightful application of doctrine and theory in real world contexts.
TLO 400-SMC-1020 Action: Demonstrate a thorough analysis of the course terminal learning objective by addressing a current strategic topic. Conditions: As a member of a problem-solving team, or individually, in an asynchronous staff group classroom setting, using the online system capabilities, references, practical exercises, class discussions, and personal experiences based on the contemporary operational environment. Standard: Online discussions and demonstration of analysis will include the practical application of key learning outcomes attained throughout the course. Learning Domain: Cognitive Level of Learning: Analyze
C600 SMC Capstone Project Capstone Overview The goal of the Capstone assignment is the completion of an 8 to 10 page essay on a current strategic topic of interest related to your component and/or CMF that incorporates the following SMC learning objectives: 1. Apply the Joint Functions. 2. Analyze the Army’s concept of unified land operations. 3. Analyze force management and force generation processes; to include the analysis of DoD policies, topics, and joint functions and capabilities in an operational environment. 4. Analyze how sergeants major assist in the development of organizations and leaders to achieve results by integrating leadership competencies and experience into an organizational-level leadership position. 5. Assess various topics within the leadership and workforce management and development through broadening professional studies; to include the analysis of leaders and managers throughout history, integration of leadership competencies, and the profession of arms.
Assignment Details Introduction: Prepare an introduction for your capstone assignment identifying a current critical issue you are interested in professionally. The topic should warrant the application of SMC learning objectives, providing appropriate context for your writing. Identify at least 3 published sources for draft one with a minimum of 6-10 published sources for final submission that support the relevance, timeliness, and significance of the topic in the initial submission. Statement of the Problem: Prepare a statement of the problem. The problem statement is an issue or problem within a broad topic area that you believe is important. A statement of the problem includes the following components: • The situation in/within (organization/institution/policy, etc.). • Has created a problem (describe). In (context of the study), this problem creates the following situation (specific details with quantifiable data to support, reference literature on the topic). • This problem impacts (name the population) because (describe the impact). Research Question(s) and Strategy: Provide at least one guiding question (1–3 required) and discuss the resources you will use to examine the issue (strategy). A guiding question (or research question) describes the purpose of your essay. The question(s) is/are strongly tied to the broad topic and the issue you have identified in the problem statement. This section will be followed by a literature review addressing the topic and problem. You will reference current published materials (doctrine, peerreviewed articles, etc.) to explain what is known about the issue. Provide an overview of the strategies you will use to identify relevant and current resources related to the topic. Identify at least two strategies you will employ to locate resources. Literature Review: Conduct a literature review of 6 or more scholarly or doctrinal resources related to the topic and problem you have established for your capstone project. The literature review should be a discussion of the related literature, organized by topic or themes (not a list of sources)
Capstone Requirements: Students will construct and submit the assignment in stages as outlined below: Phase 1 Draft Submissions (2): 1. Introduction: Identify the Topic (1 page) – Draft 1 (revise in Draft 2) 2. Statement of the Problem (1/2 page) – Draft 1 (revise in Draft 2) 3. Research Question(s) and Strategy (1 page) – Draft 2 4. Literature Review (3–4 pages) – Draft 2 5. Reference List – Draft 1 (update in Draft 2) Phase 2 Draft Three & Final Project: 1. Introduction: Identify the Topic (revise) 2. Statement of the Problem (revise) 3. Research Question(s) and Strategy (revise) 4. Literature Review (revise) 5. Summary of Findings (1/2 page) – Draft 3 (revise for final) 6. Links to Professional Practice (1–2 pages) – Draft 3 (revise for final) 7. Links to Policy (1–2 pages) – Draft 3 (revise for final) 8. Conclusion (1/2 page) – Draft 3 (revise for final) 9. Reference List (updated) A literature review includes synthesis, analysis, and critique of scholarly articles, textbooks, doctrinal manuals, or other sources. For more information read Chapters 5 and 6 of Succeeding with Your Literature Review: A Handbook for Students by Dr. Paul Oliver. Summary of Findings: Provide a conclusion for your literature review. This section indicates what you discovered during the review of literature on the topic, and identifies any themes you may have uncovered throughout the literature. Links to Professional Practice: • How was your literature review useful in your professional practice or work environment? • What have you learned that is most significant to the topic? • How can the information be applied to your professional practice as a senior enlisted leader? Links to Policy: • What new Army policy, or current policy reform, might be necessary to address the topic/issue? • What are your recommendations as a senior enlisted leader? Reference List: Include an APA formatted reference list consisting of 6–10 sources in your final submission. 37 C600 SMC Capstone Project: Adhere to the writing requirements outlined in Phase 1: instructions are listed; C600 Capstone Student Guide.
1. Draft 1: Submit proposed topic/introduction, statement of the problem, and initial references to the instructor NLT the end of Phase 1–Term 2. • Apply instructor feedback and resubmit to the Term 1 instructor for approval within 5 weeks of receiving feedback. 2. Draft 2: Refine previous work, add Research Question(s) and Strategy, Literature Review, update References, and submit NLT end of Phase 1. • Instructors will review and provide feedback. 3. Draft 3: Refine previous work, add Summary of Findings, Links to Professional Practice, Links to Policy, Conclusion (update references), and submit NLT end of Phase 3–Term 2. • Instructors will review and provide feedback. 4. Final: Refine all previous work, apply instructor feedback, and submit IAW published course guidance.
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