Using the outline created in Week 7, you will use scaffolding for developing your literature review. To conduct a literature review, you need to critically analyze your Doctoral Project or Dissertation-in-Practice topic from a scientific and objective perspective. You need to clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of multiple perspectives and synthesize the existing literature into a cohesive view of the existing situation. In a doctoral project, the literature review involves more than describing or reporting on each topic. Instead, you will focus on developing a balanced, integrative, and critical review of the body of scholarly, professional, or industry literature, academic and industry, as it relates to the identified problem, while ensuring all perspectives are included.

Rather than choosing resources that only support your identified problem or your assertions about the problem (which is convergence), you must also address those resources that present different points of view about the problem (this is divergence). Addressing divergent viewpoints is sometimes referred to as refuting an argument or assertion because you explain why the viewpoint is inaccurate, invalid, unreliable, or irrelevant to the problem. In creating your literature review, you want to present a holistic view of the literature with both convergent and divergent resources.

For this assignment you will create a brochure that can serve as a handout complimenting the
content from the previous weeks’ submissions. This brochure can be created using Word or Canva.

You will create a brochure that can be shared with your stakeholders. Your brochure should be
based on the standardized tests that are used with the chosen age group (infants and toddlers,
preschoolers, school aged).

Your brochure must contain sections with the following guidelines:

• Choose two types of standardized assessments which are used with your chosen age
group. For these two standardized tests, compare the following:

o Explain how the assessment is scored. This includes clearly defining whether each
assessment is norm referenced or criterion referenced.

o Describe what each test measures. Make sure to connect this back to
developmental domains.

o Explain the role that reliability and validity play in each of these assessments.

• Explain what the two standardized tests do not measure, and how you will measure these
skills.

• Discuss how you will report the results to families.

• Provide at least three tips for families about how they can communicate concerns or
questions about standardized testing with you.

• Include at least three standardized testing resources families can use if they want to learn
more about standardized testing. Include a one- to two-sentence description of each
resource.

• Utilize at least three images that are related to standardized testing throughout your
brochure to enhance the visual appeal.

TOPIC:  In today’s competitive job market, individuals often face pressure to present themselves in the best possible light, especially during job interviews. This practice, known as impression management, can involve emphasizing certain skills, downplaying weaknesses, or even adopting behaviors that align with the expectations of potential employers. While creating a positive impression is essential, there’s a fine ethical line that must be navigated carefully.

Questions for Discussion:

1. Balance and Truth: Where do you draw the line between effective impression management and deception during a job interview? Can you share any examples from your own experience or observations?

2. Ethical Dilemmas: What ethical dilemmas might arise when trying to balance the need to manage impressions and maintaining honesty? How should one handle such dilemmas?

3. Employers’ Perspective: How do you think employers can discern between genuine competence and inflated claims during the hiring process? Are there ethical ways to assess candidates more accurately?

4. Long-Term Consequences: What are the potential long-term consequences for both the employee and the employer if impression management crosses into deception? How might this impact workplace culture and trust within the organization?

5. Best Practices: What are some best practices for candidates to ethically present themselves during a job interview, ensuring they are both honest and impressive? Are there strategies you believe work well when balancing these elements?

6. Role of Training and Preparation: How can job seekers prepare for interviews in a way that allows them to present their best selves without compromising their integrity? What role does career coaching or mentorship play in this preparation?

7. Technological Tools: With the advent of social media and online portfolios, how has the landscape of impression management changed? Do these tools make it easier or harder to maintain ethical standards?

8. Cultural Differences: How might cultural differences influence approaches to impression management and the ethical considerations therein? Are there divergent norms about self-presentation across different industries or regions?

Let’s engage in a thoughtful discussion, sharing insights, experiences, and strategies to navigate these complex issues. Remember to respect differing viewpoints and keep the conversation constructive. Looking forward to your contributions!

• The initial post should be at least 400 words