Solving Complex Problems Capstone

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Solving Complex Problems Capstone

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About this course: From the very start of the specialization, your assignments will be geared toward tackling a complex issue of your choice that you face in your career path, industry, or field. Each phase of the course builds up to a briefing paper that analyzes, evaluates, and attempts to solve a highly complex problem. Not only does this course teach you a skill set, but it puts you further down the road in understanding the problems of your chosen field. It advances your knowledge of your own field by teaching you to look at it in new ways. This is the CAPSTONE where the scaffolding of our problem solving and innovation skills will bear fruit in a series of preparatory assignments …

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: From the very start of the specialization, your assignments will be geared toward tackling a complex issue of your choice that you face in your career path, industry, or field. Each phase of the course builds up to a briefing paper that analyzes, evaluates, and attempts to solve a highly complex problem. Not only does this course teach you a skill set, but it puts you further down the road in understanding the problems of your chosen field. It advances your knowledge of your own field by teaching you to look at it in new ways. This is the CAPSTONE where the scaffolding of our problem solving and innovation skills will bear fruit in a series of preparatory assignments to make your briefing paper as effective as possible.

Who is this class for: This course is for everyone: from any level of expertise, any field, any industry, any discipline. And for good reason. It teaches skills that enhance your work and endeavours, regardless of who you are. If you want to perform better in your career, to innovate in your field, and to improve your future prospects - take this course!

Created by:  Macquarie University
  • Taught by:  Shawn Ross, Associate Professor

    Big History Institute
  • Taught by:  David Baker, Associate Lecturer

    Big History Institute
  • Taught by:  David Christian, Professor

    Big History Institute
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Macquarie University Macquarie is a hub of inspired and unconstrained thinking. Macquarie was founded with a unique purpose: to bring minds together unhindered by tradition. Created to challenge the education establishment, Macquarie has a rich track record of innovation. Macquarie actively shapes the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

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WEEK 1


Revising the problem definition
Welcome to the Capstone! This module contains all sorts of information on how to finish the final assignment. At the end of the module, you will review the problem definition you wrote at the end of Course 1.


1 video, 3 readings expand


  1. Video: Welcome to the Capstone!
  2. Reading: An overview of Capstone activities
  3. Reading: A Preview of the Briefing Paper Assignment
  4. Reading: Writing Advice

Graded: Revising the problem definition

WEEK 2


Incorporating multi-disciplinary perspectives
Here you will review the summary of sources your produced at the end of Course 2, as well as the reflective exercise you completed at the end of Course 3.




    Graded: Incorporating multi-disciplinary perspectives

    WEEK 3


    Projecting a status quo scenario
    Here you will review the ‘status quo scenario’ from Course 3. Reflect on this prediction in light of the work you have done since you first formulated it.




      Graded: Projecting a status quo scenario

      WEEK 4


      Developing innovative solutions
      Here you will review your preferred innovation from Course 3 to address the problem you have articulated.




        Graded: Developing innovative solutions

        WEEK 5


        Drafting a Complete Briefing Paper
        Here you will now complete the final two sections of your Briefing Paper, and ensure that the paper proceeds smoothly and logically, with adequate signposts for the reader.




          Graded: Drafting a complete Briefing Paper

          WEEK 6


          Revision, submission, and reflection
          Nearly there!




            Graded: Final revisions
            Graded: Big History Briefing Paper
            Graded: Reflections on your Big History Briefing Paper
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