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QM-1. Quartermaster Ideals. Instructors: George Crowl. Course Outline. a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise.

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  1. QM-1 Quartermaster Ideals Instructors: George Crowl

  2. Course Outline • a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise. • b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the ship's programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fund-raising.

  3. QM-1a a. Initiate a discussion on the ideals stated in the Sea Promise.

  4. Leading a Discussion • What are your objectives? • What do you want the Scouts to take away from the discussion? • Write them down

  5. Sea Promise Questions • Open-ended – promotes discussion • Write some down beforehand • “What are the purposes of the Sea Promise?” • Ask similar questions about each separate section of the Sea Promise

  6. Physical Setting • What is the best physical setting for a discussion? • Where all can see each other • Probably in a circle, empty in the middle • Where does the facilitator sit? • Where there is control, but not domination • Part of the circle

  7. Kinds of Questions? • Overhead – to everyone, anyone can answer, but sometimes one person will try to dominate • Direct – to a single person – lets everyone else off the hook • Overhead-direct – initially appears open to everyone, but may be directed to an individual who has not been participating, etc. • Open-ended • No pat answer

  8. Summarize • Ask members to summarize each part of the discussion as you go along • Each part of the Sea Promise? • Discussion moderator should try to summarize the discussion at the end

  9. QM-1b b. Prepare a written analysis, offering recommendations for improvements regarding one of the following ship’s programs: bylaws and code, training programs, ceremonies, quarterdeck meetings, recruiting programs, or fund-raising.

  10. Analysis • Perhaps gather data • Make judgements • Make recommendations • What basis will you use for those recommendations?

  11. Topic Selection • Candidate should have some interest and knowledge / expertise in the area • May need to limit the topic for some candidates

  12. Brainstorm • Identify as many strengths and weaknesses as possible • Select those most important • Perhaps limit the topic again • OR, could mean select a new topic because there is not enough material to use

  13. Outline, Body • Write an outline first • Organizes your paper • May suggest other information / viewpoints • Write the paper from the outline • Problem statement • Introduction • Body • Conclusions / recommendations

  14. Housekeeping • Use a computer if possible • Check spelling and grammar • We know it is like school, but poor English reflects on you • If you have problems, get someone knowledgeable to help you after you have your ideas on paper • All good writers have a good editor!

  15. Questions?

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