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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.
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.)
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.
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)?
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.
Time Monitoring Worksheet
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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”.
Rules:
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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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by using the “Line and Paragraphing Spacing” option in Microsoft Word &
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All four sides of each page in
your document must default to 1.0” for the top, bottom, left, and right
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Separates creative writing from
formal academic writing including APA, MLA, & GCU Style. Strict adherence
is required.
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Clichés, or slang, or figurative
language should be avoided. Instead, write out or use the definition instead
of the cliché.
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for the first word in every sentence, proper nouns, and Netiquette.
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LOL is an example of a term that
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Most common standardized lettering
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Microsoft Word will underline
these errors with a green line. Rewrite the sentence until the green line
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the left at the zero or null point on the Microsoft Word ruler.
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sentences. The word “and” can often be a place to split up a Run-on.
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needless words and using Microsoft Word thesaurus for word ideas, synonyms,
and antonyms.
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One 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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