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UNV 104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information
Literacy
UNV 104 Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 1
Max Points: 5.0
In this topic, you are required to begin the development of your
expository essay by completing several brainstorming techniques.
Please view the Writing
Process media piece section “Inventing Your Ideas, and then share
with your classmates two brainstorming techniques that you found helpful. In
addition, explain why you found these helpful and how it relates information
literacy and the writing process.
UNV 104 Week 1 Topic 1 DQ 2
Max Points: 5.0
Considering the resources and readings assigned to you this
week, give a brief overview of Information Literacy in your own words. Include
in your response, the process of information literacy and challenges that
college students may face in becoming information literate.
UNV 104 Week 1 Assignment Brainstorming and Beginning Research
Assignment
Details:
Please make sure to complete the “Navigating the GCU Library”
assignment BEFORE completing
this assignment.
1.
To assist you with this assignment, be sure to review the “The
Writing Process” media; this is a great resource for you to use as you create
your essay throughout the course.
2.
Access and complete the “Brainstorming and Beginning Research”
assignment. This assignment will walk you through the writing process steps of
choosing a topic, brainstorming techniques, research strategies, and research.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment
drop box by the end of Topic 1 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 1 Navigating the Online GCU Library Assignment
Details:
Access and complete the “Navigating the GCU Library” assignment.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment
drop box by the end of Topic 1 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 2 Topic 2 DQ 1
The topic lecture and readings have reviewed the reasons and
importance of using online GCU Library resources in your research. Using
examples from the Course Materials, explain why it is important to use
scholarly, peer reviewed resources retrieved from the online GCU Library vs. a
general Internet search. In those instances where you need to do a search on the
Internet, what guidelines should you follow? Why?
UNV 104 Week 2 Topic 2 DQ 2
Review the reading strategies on pages 70-73 in the textbook.
Apply one of
the reading strategies towards one
of your articles you chose for your essay in section 4 of your assignment in
Topic 1. After reading your article, select a passage of at
least three to five sentences that supports your essay topic. Put these
sentences into direct quotes and include an in-text citation. Then, paraphrase
the quote and include an in-text citation.
UNV 104 Week 2 Reading Strategies and Annotated Reference List
Assignment
Details:
Using your preferred reading strategy, read through three
articles you plan to use as references in your Expository Essay. You will then
complete the assignment, which in return, will also help you prepare citations
for you to include within your essay.
1.
Review the Topic 2 readings and resources.
2.
Access and complete the “Reading Strategies and Annotated
Reference List” assignment.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment
drop box by the end of Topic 2 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 3 Topic 3 DQ 1
In week one you selected a research question and began to
collect potential resources. Last week you worked to read through three of
those articles in search for more information to answer the research question.
This week you will be creating an organized blueprint of your plans for the
essay. The first step in organizing the essay is to create a thesis statement.
The thesis statement for this type of essay should be one
sentence in length and all three supporting paragraph sub-topics should be
present within it.
Please post your proposed thesis statement as your DQ 1 response
this week. We will be working together as a class to approve and/or revise the
thesis statements.
In addition, as part of participation this week, respond to two
of your peers’ posts focusing on identifying the claim and three subtopics.
Also, within each thesis statement participation feedback reply, provide a
credible reference (GCU style) for a source that you think would be helpful
evidence for one of the subtopics.
UNV 104 Week 3 Topic 3 DQ 2
Refer to the Topic Materials for this week, and review “About
Turnitin and Turnitin FAQs” prior to responding to this discussion question.
After reviewing the TII information, address the following
questions: 1) what is the purpose of the TII Report; 2) why is it important to
review the TII report before hitting the final submission option; and 3) what
are some possible consequences of not checking your TII report?
UNV 104 Week 3 Expository Essay Outline
Details:
So far, you have chosen a topic and located resources for your
Expository Essay. Continue developing your essay by developing a thesis statement
and creating an outline.
1.
Review the media piece “The Writing Process” to help you develop
your thesis statement and create your essay outline.
2.
Open the attached template “Expository Essay Outline” to use
to create your outline.
3.
Incorporate any feedback you received on your thesis statement
in the discussion this week.
4.
Refer to the Reading Strategies and Annotated Reference List
assignment for references, in-text citation, and resource information.
5.
Avoid using quotes in
your outline. Instead,
paraphrase your information.
6.
Refer to the “Example Essay Outline” in Course Materials this
week for help.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box
by the end of Topic 3 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 4 Topic 4 DQ 1
Read the plagiarism article, Times
Reporter who Resigned Leaves Long Trail of Deception and then
view the video on Jaysen Blair to prepare you to respond to the discussion
question.
Use your own words to synthesize information from all three
resources to determine some implications of being accused of plagiarism in the
professional world or in your chosen career. Within this paragraph, be sure to
paraphrase a supporting statement from at least two of the sources and include
their appropriate in-text citations
Article Links:
Reference
Barry, D., Barstow, D., Glater, J. D., Liptak, A., &
Steinberg, J. (2003). Correcting the record: Times reporter who resigned leaves
long trail of deception. New
York Times, 11.
Reference
Belt, G. (2007). The First Amendment Center – Ethics in
journalism. Freedom
Forum. Retrieved from: http://catalog.freedomforum.org/FFLib/JournalistScandals.htm
Reference
The Jayson Blair story: Favoritism and plagiarism at the New
York times [Video file]. (2003). In Films On Demand. Retrieved May 8, 2015, from
UNV 104 Week 4 Topic 4 DQ 2
When someone’s writing is not focused, clear, and precise the
message is often lost or confusing. To succeed in today’s competitive,
professional world you must be able to communicate effectively; especially
through writing.
Describe a situation (real or fictional) where not having a
focused message in your writing could lead to a problem or poor outcome.
Describe how you can use the writing process to ensure your writing is focused
and effective.
UNV 104 Week 4 First Draft Expository Essay
Details:
Now that you have written the outline for your essay, it is time
to write the first draft. Please access your resources through the resources
tab, and then course materials. These resources can be found under “other.”
1.
Review the attached “Writing a Five-Paragraph Essay” resource to
help guide you through the structure of a five-paragraph essay.
2.
Review the media piece The
Writing Process to help you prepare your first draft.
3.
Review your outline feedback from your instructor to help you
prepare your first draft.
4.
Write the first draft of your five-paragraph expository essay,
which should be 750-1,000 words.
5.
Review the First Draft Rubric to help you make sure all elements
are present in your essay. This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion.
6.
Review the attached “Essay Checklist” to help you review and
make sure your essay includes the following:
·
An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement.
·
Three body or supporting paragraphs.
·
A concluding paragraph.
·
In-text citations and a reference page. (Remember to reference and cite any
supporting information you are taking from your articles-if it is not your
original thought, there needs to be a citation and reference.)
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center at http://gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/writing-center/index.html.
Submit the completed First Draft to TurnItIn (TII) and review your report BEFORE submitting
to your instructor. Access the additional instructions how to understand your
report in your resources.
Once you know your first draft is ready to submit to your
instructor, submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by
the end of Topic 4 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 5 Topic 5 DQ 1
In this course you have been introduced to many different types
of resources to help you become a good writer at the college level. What
resources did you use prior to taking this course to help you with the research
and/or writing process? What new resource(s) have you found most helpful?
Please explain.
UNV 104 Week 5 Topic 5 DQ 2
Why is it important to reflect on your learning as you move
through your program of study? What are your writing and researching strengths
and weaknesses at this point?
UNV 104 Week 5 Assignment First Draft Self-Evaluation and
Reflection
Details:
Part of the writing process is reviewing, revising, and editing
your work. While your instructor is grading your essay this week, you will also
review and reflect on your writing.
1.
Review the “Revising and Editing your Paper” section of “The
Writing Process” media piece.
2.
Access and complete the “First
Draft Self-Evaluation and Reflection” assignment. This
assignment will walk you through the writing process steps of choosing a topic,
brainstorming techniques, research strategies, and research.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box
by the end of Topic 5 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 6 Topic 6 DQ 1
Review your first draft, instructor feedback, TurnItIn feedback,
and course materials. Provide three successful strategies you will use in
preparing your final draft. Why did you select these strategies? Do you
have any questions as you prepare for your final draft this week?
UNV 104 Week 6 Topic 6 DQ 2
Explain why going through the writing process steps improves
the quality of writing. What did you find most difficult
about the writing process?
UNV 106 Week 6 Assignment Final Draft Expository Essay
Details:
Please do the following in completing the final draft of your
essay:
1.
Revise your expository essay using the feedback received from
your instructor on your outline and first draft.
2.
Review the media piece The
Writing Process to help you refine and finalize your essay.
3.
Review the rubric for this assignment to ensure you have
completed all necessary components of your essay.
4.
Your final draft should be at least 750-1,000 words.
5.
Complete the following before submitting your final essay:
·
Read your paper aloud (to yourself or someone else) to “hear”
issues with your grammar and sentence structure.
·
Polish the issues found by smoothing out your language.
·
Run spellcheck and grammar check (as a backup) before submitting
the final draft. Make any necessary changes to address spelling or grammar
issues.
·
Properly cite your sources both in-text and in the References
section at the end of your paper. (The
Reference Page is the last page of your paper and should ONLY contain
references. If you cited the work in the paper; the reference needs to be
included. If you did not use the reference in your paper, then do not include
the reference.)
·
Make sure that the final draft does not contain
any of the instructors embedded feedback from your first draft. These comments
should have been corrected and the comment should be deleted. Please contact
your instructor if you have questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center at http://gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/writing-center/index.html.
Review the Final Draft Rubric to help you make sure all elements
is present in your essay; this is NOT the same rubric that was used in the First
Draft. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
Submit the completed Final Draft to TurnItIn (TII) and review
your report BEFORE submitting to your instructor. Make sure your TII score and
essay are ready to be submitted BEFORE you select the “Final Submit” option.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box
by the end of Topic 6 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV 104 Week 7 Topic 7 DQ 1
Choose one of the required or optional readings assigned this
week; discuss the importance of effective communication. Support your response
through the integration of paraphrased information from at least one of the
required or optional readings assigned this week.
Remember to include an in-text citation for your paraphrase and
reference.
UNV 104 Week 7 Topic 7 DQ 2
In using the GCU Online Library, please research an article
within your program of study (POS) or career field that is current (within the
last 5 years). Provide a brief summary of the article, and discuss why this
article appealed to you and how it is relevant to your POS or career field. If
there were any questions that arose from the reading, please include them as
well.
Please provide proper GCU Style referencing format, as well as
the permalink to the article.
UNV 104 Week 7 CLC Assignment Collaboration in the Professional
World
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Communities (CLC) Assignment.
Review the CLC Handout (attached) for a better understanding of the purpose of
this assignment, as well as the expectations and responsibilities that you need
to adhere to as a GCU student.
1.
Your instructor will assign you to a CLC group. Each group is identified
by a different color within the Loud Cloud classroom.
2.
Locate your CLC forum.
3.
Post a message in the CLC forum including the following
information:
·
Your Name
·
Your intended program of study.
1.
Decide amongst your group who will submit your CLC assignment as
the leader of the group.
2.
Each member of the team will read one article from the list
found in the topic materials for this week.
3.
In the group forum, each team member will provide a summary of
the article.
4.
As a group, come up with five “best practices” for group work
based on your discussion and what you learned in your article. Provide a
justification for the best practice.
The team leader will compile the five best practices onto the
worksheet and submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box
by the end of Topic 7 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
UNV 104 Week 7 Self-Reflection Essay
Details:
Write a 500-750-word self-reflection essay on the
importance of verbal and nonverbal communication in your field of study.
Explain how you can apply the knowledge learned in this course
towards effective communication.
Identify areas of strengths you feel you will bring to your
field of study in regards to communication.
Identify areas of opportunity and improvements.
You may use First
Person point of view in the writing, as it is a personal
reflection.
You are required to use at least one source for supporting your
essay; the textbook for this course may be used as a source.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center at http://gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/writing-center/index.html.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box
by the end of Topic 7 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
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