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UNV 108 Week 1 Topic 1: Discussion Question 1
Prior to answering your first Discussion Question (DQ), please
do the following to be better prepared to respond to the required DQs each
week:
Read the “Communications Expectations Resource.” This outlines specific expectations for DQ participation and posts.
Read the “Communications Expectations Resource.” This outlines specific expectations for DQ participation and posts.
Discussion Question
GCU provides many resources to ensure your academic success. This includes the tutorials that are located in both your syllabus and in the Course Materials area of LoudCloud.
Tutorials can be very helpful in learning new skills. After viewing the required tutorials for this Topic, which do you think is the most valuable and in what ways will you apply it to your academic career?
GCU provides many resources to ensure your academic success. This includes the tutorials that are located in both your syllabus and in the Course Materials area of LoudCloud.
Tutorials can be very helpful in learning new skills. After viewing the required tutorials for this Topic, which do you think is the most valuable and in what ways will you apply it to your academic career?
UNV 108 Week 1 Topic 1: Discussion Question 2
After reading chapter 1 in your text as well as other readings
in Topic 1, discuss what sparked your interest. Please provide specific
examples from the readings. How will you implement these in your college
career?
UNV 108 Week 1 Topic 1 Assignment: Navigating LoudCloud and Time
Management
Purpose of Assignment: To
become familiar with the GCU Learning Management System (LMS) Loud Cloud and
the GCU website, and to also help you develop time management, an important
skill for college and everyday life.
This assignment will be in two parts. In the first part of this
assignment, you will be exploring and navigating around the Loud Cloud LMS so
that you are more confident in locating items in the online class as well as
resources that are available to you as a GCU student. Also in Part 1, you will
navigate the GCU website so you become more familiar with it and can locate
information you may need in the future.
In Part 2, you will be tracking and recording your time spent
for 3 days to see where and how you manage your time. You will then reflect on
your findings and plan strategies to help you maximize your time and help you
become a better manager of your life.
Format: Solid academic writing is expected
for both Parts 1 and 2.
Grading Criteria: Part 1 will be graded
with an instructor answer key; Part 2 will be reviewed based on your data given
and presentation of your reflection.
Assignment Due Date: End of Week/Topic 1
Part 1: Navigating the Loud Cloud LMS and GCU Website
Directions: Please locate the correct
response(s) to each of the questions below, and then provide your answer found,
in one to two sentences, or short answer format. (The
spacing can be manipulated if you require more room for your responses. Please
DO NOT forget to SAVE once you begin to answer the questions, so you do not
lose any information.)
The following questions are directed towards the Loud Cloud LMS:
1.
After logging into the Loud Cloud classroom, list the main tabs you see across the top of the “home”
page of Loud Cloud. Include the number to tech support,
link is located at the bottom of the home page (hint: it is in blue).
2.
From the Course
Home page in Loud Cloud, click on the TASKS tab and
then click on FORUM.
Explain the purpose of the Main Forum, Individual Forum, and Questions to
Instructor Forum.
3.
Under the RESOURCES tab
in Loud Cloud, click on the Student
Success Center. List the three main tabs you find at the top of
the Student Success
Center.
4.
Under the RESOURCES tab
in Loud Cloud, inside
the Student Success Center, click on TOOLS and then
click on Style
Guides and Templates. What writing style is required for 100-
and 200-level courses at GCU?
5.
Under the Resources tab
in Loud Cloud, inside
the Student Success Center, click on the Tools tab at the
top of the page select Tutorials.
List 3 tutorials that will help you most as you begin this course.
6.
From the Course
Home page in Loud Cloud, explain the steps to find
your GRADEBOOK.
7.
Click on the RESOURCES tab
in the Loud Cloud classroom. Describe the following resources:
1.
Course Material
2.
Add-ons
3.
Syllabus
4.
Classroom Policies
5.
Student Success Center
6.
Library
7.
Tutoring Services
8.
Click on the RESOURCES tab
in the Loud Cloud classroom and select COURSE MATERIALS. List the first two
resources you find on the page under the Course Contents heading.
9.
Go to http://library.gcu.edu. Under Help, click on
the Frequently Asked
Questions (on the left) link. Describe
how to get help from the librarian.
10.
Stay in the CONNECT tab,
select and click on Roster.
Review your instructor’s profile, provide his/her contact information,
including office hours.
The following questions are directed towards the GCU Website
at: http://students.gcu.edu
1.
On the Home Page, locate and click Student Affairs, then
locate and click Spiritual
Life. Describe which sections of this page interest you. Why?
2.
On the Home page, locate and click Campus Resources.
Locate and click Learning
Resources then locate and click Learning Lounge. What
can you expect during your tutoring session with a learning advocate (LEAD)?
The following questions are directed towards the GCU Website
at: http://gcu.edu
1.
On the Home page, locate and click on About GCU. Locate and
click University
Snapshot. Locate the Mission and Vision Statement for
Grand Canyon University. Based on the Mission Statement what will GCU prepare
you to become upon graduation?
2.
Staying on the University
Snapshot page, locate and list the Four Pillars of GCU.
3.
On the Home page, click Academics. Locate and click Majors & Programs,
then locate your program. Which program core course looks most interesting to
you? Why? Include course name, number and description along with your
explanation.
Part Two: Time Monitoring and Management for College & Life
Directions: There will be two parts to this portion of the
assignment, Part A and Part B. Please complete all sections on this document,
as this is what you will be submitting for your entire Topic 1 Assignment
(Parts 1 and 2).
In Part A, you begin by keeping an
informal time log in which you note all your activities for 3 days, from 5 a.m.
to 11 p.m.(even if your wake-up and bedtime alter from this beginning and end
time, please use this time-frame and just place what you are doing during the
hours allocated). You will use this information for planning ways to make
better use of your time.
In Part B, you will briefly analyze the
results from your time log to determine the changes you need to make to your
time schedule and how you will manage those changes. After analyzing your data,
you will construct a reflective 200-250-word summary of your time-monitoring
analysis and identify two main discoveries you found; whether this was positive
or negative discovery. You may also wish to consider the information from
chapter 4 of the textbook as you complete your reflection, as you may wish to
reference to help support your findings.
Note: This portion of the assignment will
also help in completing the S.M.A.R.T Goals that will come in Week/Topic 5.
Part A: Time Monitoring Activity/Worksheet
In completing the Time Monitoring, you will need to fill out the
Time Monitoring Worksheet found below the following directions. *You may also
wish to print one to keep for easier record keeping as you track your time, and
then complete the chart here to submit with your assignment.
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Monitor your time in hourly increments:
1.
Carry your Time Monitoring Worksheet with you whenever you are
awake.
2.
Each hour of the day, starting at 5:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00
p.m., write down what you did during that hour. If you do not get up until 10 a.m., do you record 5:00
a.m.-9:00 a.m.? Yes, you will just note that you were “sleeping” during those
hours.
3.
Do not overdo the recording; record the primary activity for the
hour.
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On Day 4, when you have 3 days of time monitored, it is time to
analyze your time use. You will need to have your Time Monitoring Worksheet available,
as you will need this to review and reflect what you have noted, as well as
something to take notes with when analyzing your data.
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New college students usually find that most time management
issues, fall into three main categories, so this is where you will start the
analysis. Brainstorm and organize your data into the areas noted below, and add
area(s) where you see necessary. Here are the three main areas students have
mentioned when reviewing their data and reasoning:
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Making poor judgments about using their time wisely;
procrastination would fall under this area or not prioritizing events or tasks
wisely.
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When stressed, becoming immobilized or shutting down mentally
and/or physically.
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Giving less than their best efforts when rushed and overwhelmed
or when they feel like quitting.
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Once you have fully analyzed your data, you will be ready to
begin Part B, writing your reflective summary.
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Part B: Time Monitoring and Management Reflection
In reviewing your data and notes, you will now write a 200-250-word
summary. Briefly discuss your findings, and if you are
utilizing your time wisely or there are areas where you need to adjust to be
more successful in college and life. You may also want to consider adding
supportive information from the readings in chapter 4 to help express your
points in your summary.
Please write your summary in the space provided below. You will be able to manipulate the
space if you require more room for your summary.
Important: Once you have completed
the assignment, be sure to submit the assignment to the appropriate assignment
drop box for Topic 1 Assignment. Please be sure to click on the FINAL submit
button, as your assignment will not be submitted unless you do this. Failure to
do this could result in late penalties or a zero.
To review assignment grade and feedback, you will go to the same
place where you submitted the assignment. Please watch for any important
announcements that your instructor may post in regards to assignments and
grades throughout the course
UNV 108 Week 1 Topic 1 Journal Entry: Motivation
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 1 entry will be about motivation. The
purpose of writing the journals is to provide you with an informal way of
learning to express yourself and communicate through writing. Your writing
skills will be developed throughout your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
GCU Style Guide and GCU Style Guide Template, located in the
Student Success Center.
Instructions
Reflect on the topic of “Motivation” by answering the following
questions in your reflection:
1.
What motivated you to enroll at GCU and pursue a degree in
higher education?
2.
How is motivation important for student success?
3.
Explain how participating in the discussion forums can help you
feel connected with your classmates. Will this connection help you stay
motivated? Explain.
4.
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What
was a key takeaway for you?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using GCU Style Template in Microsoft
Word.
Your response must be between 250-300-words.
UNV 108 Week 2 Topic 2: Discussion Question 1
The “Time Management and Study Skills” essay in chapter 4 of
your eBook discusses various tips to help you manage and organize your time
better and put the most effort put into your studying.
Which of these have you had the most problems with in the past,
and how do you intend to address these?
UNV 108 Week 2 Topic 2: Discussion Question 2
After reading the Topic 2 lecture in the online classroom,
explain the following:
The relationship between the topic objectives, the assignment, and the rubric.
How is each component important to completing an assignment?
What are some strategies you have learned from the readings and this course so far, that will help you complete your assignments, both accurately and efficiently?
The relationship between the topic objectives, the assignment, and the rubric.
How is each component important to completing an assignment?
What are some strategies you have learned from the readings and this course so far, that will help you complete your assignments, both accurately and efficiently?
UNV 108 Week 2 Topic 2 Journal Entry: My Program of Study
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 2 entry will be about your program of
study. The purpose of writing the journals is to provide you with an informal
way of learning to express yourself and communicate through writing. Your
writing skills will be developed throughout your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Review your planned program of study on the GCU website. Answer
the following questions in your reflection:
1.
What program of study are you enrolled in or planning to enroll
in? Identify and discuss some of the courses you will be required to take.
2.
Which courses do you anticipate being the most challenging, and
what GCU resources are available to help you?
3.
What skills or knowledge will you need for this program of study
and how will you gain them? How will effective time management help you
complete your program?
4.
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What
was a key takeaway for you?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using the GCU Template in Microsoft
Word.
Your response must be between 250-300 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
UNV 108 Week 2 Understanding a GCU Assignment Activity
Details:
Purpose
There are typically several core components to any assignment at GCU. Knowing how to dissect a GCU assignment ensures successful completion of the assignment. The Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet will provide you with an opportunity to practice dissecting the components of an assignment so that you are better prepared to complete assignments successfully.
There are typically several core components to any assignment at GCU. Knowing how to dissect a GCU assignment ensures successful completion of the assignment. The Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet will provide you with an opportunity to practice dissecting the components of an assignment so that you are better prepared to complete assignments successfully.
Required Course Materials
Lecture 2
Chapter 4 in the textbook: Time Management and Study Skills
Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet
Syllabus Tutorial
Microsoft Word
Lecture 2
Chapter 4 in the textbook: Time Management and Study Skills
Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet
Syllabus Tutorial
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Read the required course materials listed above to assist you in answering the questions on the attached worksheet. These materials are accessible through the course materials tab in your classroom.
To complete the assignment, you will review the sample assignment and rubric provided in the worksheet. This assignment is from another course and is only an example of an assignment, not one that you are required to complete. You will review the requirements of the sample assignment and rubric to guide you in answering the questions listed on the worksheet.
Please download the attached worksheet, as you will need to record your responses on the worksheet, save this, and then submit this as an assignment for this week.
Read the required course materials listed above to assist you in answering the questions on the attached worksheet. These materials are accessible through the course materials tab in your classroom.
To complete the assignment, you will review the sample assignment and rubric provided in the worksheet. This assignment is from another course and is only an example of an assignment, not one that you are required to complete. You will review the requirements of the sample assignment and rubric to guide you in answering the questions listed on the worksheet.
Please download the attached worksheet, as you will need to record your responses on the worksheet, save this, and then submit this as an assignment for this week.
UNV 108 Week 3 Topic 3: Discussion Question 1
Read the article “Student Preparation for Distance Education,”
located in the Topic 3 Supplemental Material Document, as this resource
discusses characteristics of successful online learners.
Which characteristics would you rank as the top three being most
important and why? Which three do you think you will have difficulty with, and
what strategies can you use to overcome these challenges?
UNV 108 Week 3 Topic 3: Discussion Question 2
Access and view the Four Pillars of Grand Canyon University,
located on the GCU website http://www.gcu.edu/About-Us/Four-Pillars.php.
This topic has explored the purpose of higher education. In
answering this discussion question, explain what your personal, professional,
and educational goals are and in what ways the four pillars will help you
achieve these goals.
UNV 108 Week 3 Student Academic Skills Assessment and Reflection
Details:
Purpose
Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are will help you understand steps you should take to improve as a student. GCU wants to assist you in improving in certain areas, such as study habits and note taking.
Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are will help you understand steps you should take to improve as a student. GCU wants to assist you in improving in certain areas, such as study habits and note taking.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Complete the “Student Academic Skills Assessment” worksheet. This requires highlighting the number that best describes your current ability. For help on how to highlight, please review the “MS Word Basics 2 Highlighting” Resource (attached).
Please record your answers directly on the worksheet provided.
Review each completed section and reflect on the assessment results provided. *NOTE: There are two sections to this worksheet.
Section two requires you to write a summary of your assessment results and then write a reflection on what you learned from completing the assessment.
Submit your Student Academic Skills Assessment, with the summary and reflection included in the worksheet (do not submit two documents for this assignment), to the appropriate assignment dropbox.
Complete the “Student Academic Skills Assessment” worksheet. This requires highlighting the number that best describes your current ability. For help on how to highlight, please review the “MS Word Basics 2 Highlighting” Resource (attached).
Please record your answers directly on the worksheet provided.
Review each completed section and reflect on the assessment results provided. *NOTE: There are two sections to this worksheet.
Section two requires you to write a summary of your assessment results and then write a reflection on what you learned from completing the assessment.
Submit your Student Academic Skills Assessment, with the summary and reflection included in the worksheet (do not submit two documents for this assignment), to the appropriate assignment dropbox.
Format Requirements
Record your answers, including summary and reflection, on the Student Academic Skills Assessment and Reflection Worksheet.
Your summary and reflection response should be between 250-500 words. Solid academic writing is expected.
Record your answers, including summary and reflection, on the Student Academic Skills Assessment and Reflection Worksheet.
Your summary and reflection response should be between 250-500 words. Solid academic writing is expected.
UNV 108 Week 3 Topic 3 Journal Entry: Leadership and Service
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 3 entry will be about Leadership and
Service. The purpose of writing the journals is to provide you with an informal
way of learning to express yourself and communicate through writing. Your
writing skills will be developed throughout your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Reflect on the topics of “Leadership” and “Service” by answering
the following questions in your reflection:
1.
What is leadership? What does it mean to serve others?
2.
How will your program of study prepare you to lead and serve?
3.
Please provide a real-world example of a well-known person
exhibiting leadership and service.
4.
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What
was a key takeaway for you?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using the GCU Template in Microsoft
Word.
Your response must be between 250-300 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
UNV 108 Week 4 Topic 4: Discussion Question 1
This topic discusses the importance of communicating. One of the
goals of GCU is to help you effectively communicate throughout your life. Read
the Topic 4 Lecture and review the “UNV 103: Communication Expectations”
located in your course materials under the resources tab.
All of these resources discuss how to communicate effectively
with others. Why is it important to communicate effectively with others? In
what ways will effective communication skills help you in your personal,
professional, and educational endeavors? Give examples.
Why do you think GCU emphasizes quality discussion posts and
proper etiquette in the Discussion Forums?
UNV 108 Week 4 Topic 4: Discussion Question 2
Based on reading chapter 3 in your eBook, discuss the following:
1.
Which learning style(s) do you think you exhibit? Give an
example of a situation or situations in which you used these.
2.
Which of the nine intelligence styles discussed is most
applicable to you and why?
3.
How might knowing your strengths and weaknesses in both of these
areas help you as a student and in your career?
UNV 108 Week 4 Topic 4 Journal Entry: Collaboration and
Communication
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 4 journal entry will be about
“Collaboration” and “Communication.” The purpose of writing the journals is to
provide you with an informal way of learning to express yourself and
communicate through writing. Your writing skills will be developed throughout
your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Reflect on the topics of “Collaboration” and “Communication” by
answering the following questions in your reflection:
1.
Describe a time when you participated in a group that had good
collaboration. How did this influence the amount of time required to complete
the task?
2.
What were some key aspects of good collaboration? How did
effective communication affect collaboration?
3.
How might different learning and intelligence styles affect
collaboration?
4.
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What
was a key takeaway for you?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using the GCU Template in Microsoft
Word.
Your response must be between 250-300 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
UNV 108 Week 5 Topic 5: Discussion Question 1
Read the assigned resource titled “Plagiarism Story” located in
the Topic Materials for this week and discuss the following:
1.
What are the potential consequences of Steven’s academic
dishonesty?
2.
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Steven?
3.
What resources are there at GCU to help you so you do not resort
to academic dishonesty? Please provide specific examples.
UNV 108 Week 5 Topic 5: Discussion Question 2
Please review the “How to Write a Five Paragraph Essay” article
located in the Topic 5 Supplemental Materials Document.
Share one element from the article that you learned. How can
improving your essay writing skills be of help to you in your professional and
academic careers?
UNV 108 Week 5 Collegiate-Level Writing Assignment
Details:
Purpose
This assignment is meant to expose students to caveats and
common errors in writing at the collegiate level. Working through this
assignment will help you brush-up on effective college writing strategies.
Required Materials
Lecture 5
Chapter 5 in University
Success
Instructions
Complete the “Collegiate-Level Writing Worksheet.”
Format Requirements
Record your answerson the “Collegiate-Level Writing Worksheet.”
Grading Criteria
Your instructor will grade the assignment using an Answer Key.
Assignment Background:
The purpose of this assignment is to help you understand some of
the academic writing expectations in higher education. Included is a
comprehensive list of writing “Rules” you will want to adhere to during your
academic career as well as ways to overcome common errors in college-level
writing.
Assignment Instructions:
Before completing this assignment, please reference the Developing Academic Skills Guide and
the Academic Writing
Guidelines Resource located under Resources. After reviewing
these resources and the accompanying links, complete the sections below.
Section 1: Rules of Academic Writing
Place the correct “Rule” (the number next to the rule), with the
correct description of that “Rule”.
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Microsoft
Word has a sophisticated “checker” to identify most spelling, grammar, &
consistency errors. Remove all before submission.
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extra line between sentences accomplished by using the “Line and Paragraphing
Spacing” option in Microsoft Word & selecting 2.0 Spacing
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TAB key often makes a perfect 0.5 inch indentation by default.
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four sides of each page in your document must default to 1.0” for the top,
bottom, left, and right sides.
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Separates
creative writing from formal academic writing including APA, MLA, & GCU
Style. Strict adherence is required.
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or slang, or figurative language should be avoided. Instead, write out or use
the definition instead of the cliché.
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sure to use this appropriately for the first word in every sentence, proper
nouns, and Netiquette.
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Microsoft
Word will underline these errors with a green line. Rewrite the sentence
until the green line disappears.
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should be aligned to the left at the zero or null point on the Microsoft Word
ruler.
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extraordinarily long sentences. The word “and” can often be a place to split
up a Run-on.
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wordiness by deleting needless words and using Microsoft Word thesaurus for
word ideas, synonyms, and antonyms.
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would, A person could, They should, She, He, It.
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Section 2: Spelling & Grammar Checker
Microsoft Office Word offers a very sophisticated Spelling &
Grammar Checker to help you identify errors in spelling, grammar, and format
consistency. What underlined color is used to identify the error types below?
Fill in the box with the appropriate color.
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Reminder: Microsoft Word will not catch every
error. Some green grammar lines are due to Word misinterpreting the sentence.
Some red spelling lines are due to correct words not being in its dictionary.
However, Microsoft Word will identify areas of concern. It is best that you consider
rewording, rephrasing, and removing all of the errors identified with these
colored underlines before final submission.
Section 3: Writing Voice
Label these sentences; state whether the sentence is in 1st Person, 2nd Person,
or 3rd Person.
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Grand
Canyon University prepares people for the academic rigor they will face in
their first class.
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Grand
Canyon University prepares me for the academic rigor I will face in my first
class
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Grand
Canyon University prepares you for the academic rigor you will face in your
first class
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UNV 108 Week 5 NES Essential Academic Skills Test and Reflection
Details:
View the “NES Essential Academic Skills Test Tutorial” on how to
take the NES Essential Academic Skills test and how to submit your results to
the instructor before taking the test. The tutorial provides the link to the
NES test website.
After you have received your score, write a 250-300-word
reflection on taking the test. In your reflection, include your score on the
test and discuss how you felt going into it, the areas of strength and weakness
that were identified, and any plans to address areas for improvement.
UNV 108 Week 5 Topic 5 Journal Entry Understanding Plagiarism
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 5 entry will be about “Plagiarism.” The
purpose of writing the journals is to provide you with an informal way of
learning to express yourself and communicate through writing. Your writing skills
will be developed throughout your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Reflect on the topic of “Plagiarism” by answering the following
questions in your reflection:
1.
Personal Knowledge: What is
plagiarism?
2.
Academic Relevance: Why
do you think plagiarism is a problem in academic work? Why do think students
plagiarize?
3.
Personal Connection: How
can you avoid common causes of plagiarism? What resources are available for
avoiding common causes of plagiarism?
4.
Reflection: Reflect
on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What was a key takeaway for
you?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using Microsoft Word formatted in GCU
style.
Your response must be between 250-300 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide and GCU Style Guide Template, located in the Student Success
UNV 108 Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion Question 1
Read the articles located in the Topic 6 Supplemental Materials
Document for this week pertaining to SMART goals.
What strategy do you currently use for setting and achieving
goals? In what ways will the SMART goal method help you be more successful?
Why?
UNV 108 Week 6 Topic 6 Discussion Question 2
Chapter 6 discusses the writing process. A key part of the
writing process is being able to revise and proofread your work.
Describe strategies you can use to proofread and revise your
written work. How might a lack of proofreading and revising reflect on you as a
writer?
UNV 108 Week 6 Goal Setting Activity
Details:
Purpose
Purpose
Setting goals is important to your success because it assists
you in staying on path to finding your purpose in life. You may have personal,
academic, and professional goals; each of which will keep you focused and
engaged with growing and reaching your fullest potential.
In this assignment, you will write three goals, using the method
of creating SMART goals. Please
refer to the Topic 6 Supplemental Material in regards to SMART Goals, as this
will help you complete your assignment more successfully.
Required Materials
Lecture 6
“SMART Goals Worksheet”
Instructions
Complete the SMART goals worksheet.
Format Requirements
Record your responses within the worksheet.
UNV 108 Week 6 Topic 6 Journal Entry Priorities
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course, you will be asked to reflect on various
topics in journal entries. Your Topic 6 entry will be about priorities. The
purpose of writing the journals is to provide you with an informal way of
learning to express yourself and communicate through writing. Your writing
skills will be developed throughout your program of study.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Reflect on the topic of “Priorities” by answering the following
questions in your reflection:
1.
What major personal, professional, or academic obstacles do you
have to overcome to make school a priority? What are some ways you might work
around these challenges?
2.
How do you decide your priorities? Describe step-by-step.
3.
What are some strategies that you can utilize to prioritize
school? How will prioritizing your academic responsibilities contribute to your
college success?
4.
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What
was a key takeaway for you?
Format Requirements
Your response must be between 500-750 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
UNV 108 Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion Question 1
Part of GCU’s mission statement is to prepare learners to become
global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible
leaders through a values-based curriculum. Students are encouraged to suspend
judgment and celebrate a diversity of beliefs.
In what ways are academic and spiritual growth tied together?
UNV 108 Week 7 Topic 7 Discussion Question 2
Critical thinking involves self-reflection. You are not the same
person who began this course 7 weeks ago; you have learned and grown during
this course. Please reflect on the following:
1.
Summarize the highlights of your learning personally,
professionally, and academically during this course.
2.
What things have worked best for you as a student in this
course? What things did not go as well as you had hoped? What can you do
differently in your next course to ensure your educational success? Please
provide specific examples.
UNV 108 Week 7 Topic 7 Extended Journal: Planning for Success
Details:
Purpose
Throughout this course you have written several journals in
response to a variety of different writing prompts relating to the course
topics and objectives. Your final journal entry will be an extended journal
entry in which you will chronicle various events in your life leading from
enrolling at GCU, through program completion, and career success.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Respond to the following prompts in paragraph form (one
paragraph per prompt). Use specific examples to support and enhance each
response.
1.
Who are you personally? Where
are you from? How have your background and family values shaped who you are
today? What are some of your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
2.
What are your past academic experiences? Describe
your schooling experience prior to GCU. What did you like most? What did you
dislike? Who was your favorite teacher and why? How, when and why did you
decide to enroll at GCU? What is the biggest or best thing you expect to gain
from attending GCU?
3.
Where are you academically? What
are some of your academic goals? Personal goals? What will you do now to ensure
you will be able to reach those goals? When do you expect to complete your
program of study? What type of job do you expect to have upon graduation? Why
did you choose that profession? What salary expectations do you have? How will
your life change as a result of graduating from GCU?
4.
What does your future hold? Who
are people within your planned profession that you think you can learn from?
What qualities do they have that you admire? How did they achieve success in
your chosen field? Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years? The next 20
years? How will your life contribute positively to the lives of others? How
will you be of service? How do you define success? How will you know in the
future if you have achieved success?
UNV 108 Week 7 Writing Self-Assessment Reflection
Details:
Purpose
Developing your writing skills is critical to your success
throughout your program of study. Learning to write effectively will ensure
your ability to communicate your ideas, thoughts, and feelings as well as what
you have learned. Throughout this course you have written several journals in
response to a variety of different writing prompts relating to the course
topics and objectives. For this assignment, you will complete a writing
self-assessment and write a short reflection discussing the results.
Required Materials
Microsoft Word
Instructions
Write a 250-500-word reflection that discusses the following
questions:
1.
What strengths and challenges may you have as a writer?
2.
Based on feedback you have received on your writing, what
specific areas of writing are difficult for you or need improvement?
3.
What are some steps you can take to improve your writing skills?
4.
What type of writing have you done in the past? What is your
favorite type of writing?
5.
How will the writing you have done in the past differ from the
writing you will do throughout your program of study? What writing strategies
will you need to employ in order to be successful writing for your program of
study?
Format Requirements
Complete the assignment using Microsoft Word.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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