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Week One: Academic
Success
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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1.1 Differentiate between academic and
casual communication.
1.2 Identify university resources
required for student success.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 1 of Your
College Experience.
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Reading
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Read the “Choosing the Best Way to
Communicate with Your Audience” section in Ch. 10 of Your College
Experience.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
University of Phoenix Resources
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Watch the “Center for Writing
Excellence (CWE)” video on the student website.
View the Microsoft® PowerPoint®presentation,
Center for Mathematics Excellence, on the student website.
Access the Toolwire® Learnscape:
Finding Information at the University Library by clicking the link located on
the student website.
Complete the Learnscape activities.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Communication
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Watch the information presentation,
Academic vs. Casual Written Communication, located on the student website.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
MyFoundations Lab
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Click the MyFoundationsLab link
on the student website.
Click the Browser Check link
to ensure you can access materials.
Click the Take a Tour link
for an orientation to MyFoundationsLab.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Punctuation
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Take the Skills Check for Punctuation,
Mechanics, and Spelling.
Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: Punctuation, Mechanics,
and Spelling
o Commas
o Final Punctuation
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Individual
Communication Styles
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Resource: Academic vs. Casual Written
Communication information presentation
Complete Appendix A located on the
student website.
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5
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Week Two: Personal
Responsibility
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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2.1 Recognize the importance of
personal responsibility.
2.2 Evaluate goals using SMART
criteria.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 2 of Your
College Experience.
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Reading
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Read the following sections in
Ch. 16 of Your College Experience:
· “Managing Stress”
· “Mental Health”
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Ethical Lens Inventory
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Complete the Ethical Lens
Inventory located on the student website.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Punctuation
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: Punctuation, Mechanics,
and Spelling
o Quotation Marks
o Other Punctuation
o Apostrophes
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Individual
Goal Evaluation
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Resource: Appendix B
Read Appendix C located on the
student website.
Choose five of the scenarios.
Evaluate the goal action plan
included with each of the chosen scenarios.
Complete Appendix D located on the student
website for the chosen scenarios.
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5
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Week Three:
Collaboration
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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3.1 Describe methods of collaboration.
3.2 Describe various learning styles.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 3 of Your
College Experience.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 4 of Your
College Experience.
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Reading
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Read the “How Collaboration
Fosters Critical Thinking” section in Ch. 5 of Your College
Experience.
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Reading
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Read the following sections in
Ch. 15 of Your College Experience:
· “Confessions of a College Student”
· “Understanding Diversity and the
Source of Our Beliefs”
· “Forms of Diversity”
· “Discrimination, Prejudice, and
Insensitivity on College Campuses”
· “Challenging Yourself to
Experience Diversity”
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through
Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Attitudes and Learning
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Complete the Emotional Intelligence
Questionnaire in the “Assessing Your Emotional Intelligence” section in Ch. 3
of the text.
Complete the Multiple Intelligences
Inventory in the “Multiple Intelligences” section in Ch. 4 of the text.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Mechanics
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: Punctuation, Mechanics,
and Spelling
o Abbreviations and Numbers
o Capitalization
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Sentence Skills
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Take the Skills Check for
Sentence Skills.
Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: Sentence Skills
o Sentence Structure
o Fragments
o Run-ons
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Individual
Collaboration
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Resources: Emotional Intelligence
Questionnaire and the Multiple Intelligences Inventory
Complete Appendix E located on the
student website.
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5
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Week Four: Academic
Reading Strategies
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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4.1 Explain effective textbook
reading.
4.2 Recognize strategies for improving
reading comprehension.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 7 of Your
College Experience.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Reading Strategies and Media
Utilization
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Access the Toolwire® Learnscape:
Reading Strategies and Media Utilization by clicking the link located on the
student website.
Complete the Learnscape activities.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Reading
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Study Skills
o Concentrating When You Read and
Study
o Getting the Most from Your Reading
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Interactive Activity
· Self-Check
Note. If you achieved the Mastery
Score on the Skills Check, you do not need to complete the activities.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Spelling
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: Punctuation, Mechanics,
and Spelling
Complete the following activities for
the Spelling unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
Note. If you achieved the Mastery
Score on the Skills Check, you do not need to complete the activities.
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Individual
Reading Strategies
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Resources: Toolwire® Learnscape:
Reading Strategies and Media Utilization; MyFoundationsLab: Concentrating
When You Read and Study; MyFoundationsLab: Getting the Most from Your
Reading; Ch. 7 of the text
Complete Appendix F located on the
student website.
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5
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Week Five: Effective
Study Habits
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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5.1 Identify effective study
strategies and techniques.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 8 of Your
College Experience.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week -Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Study Strategies
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Study Skills
o Rehearsal Strategies
o Effective Note Taking
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Interactive Activity
· Self-Check
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Writing
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Take the Skills Check for The
Craft of Writing.
Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: The Craft of Writing
o Getting Started
o The Writing Process
o Prewriting
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Individual
Ethical Actions
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Complete the Ethics Exercises: Student Code
of Conduct and Academic Integrity located on the student website.
Complete Appendix G located on the
student website.
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5
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Week Six: Academic
Writing
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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6.1 Demonstrate the key elements of
the writing process.
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Reading
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Read the following sections in Ch.
10 of Your College Experience:
· “Confessions of a College Student”
· “Writing”
· “Using Freewriting to Discover
What You Want to Say”
· “The Writing Process”
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Writing
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: The Craft of Writing
o Recognizing a Paragraph
o The Topic Sentence
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Individual
Personal Ethics Statement: Topic
Sentence and Outline
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Resources: Ethical Lens Inventory;
Ethics Exercises; MyFoundationsLab: Recognizing a Paragraph;
MyFoundationsLab: The Topic Sentence; Sample Outline in the CWE
Complete Appendix H located on the
student website.
Create a topic sentence and
informal outline for your Personal Ethics Statement due in Week Nine.
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5
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Week Seven: Critical
Thinking
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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7.1 Identify the process of
critical thinking.
7.2 Examine ethics issues.
7.3 Identify personal bias and
emotion.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 5 of Your
College Experience.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through
Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Writing
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: The Craft of Writing
o Developing and Organizing a
Paragraph
Complete the following activities for
the unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Nongraded Activities and
PreparationPersonal
Ethics Statement: Rough Draft
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Resource: Ethical Lens Inventory;
Appendix H
Write a 200- to 300-word rough
draft of your Personal Ethics Statement based on your topic sentence and
informal outline. Include the following:
· Describe your ethical perspective
as identified by the Ethical Lens Inventory, including your blind spot,
strengths, weaknesses, and values.
· Define what personal
ethics means to you.
· Explain how your personal ethics
might help you determine a course of action in a situation.
Note. APA formatting is not
required for this assignment.
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Individual
Critical Thinking
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Complete Appendix I located on the student
website.
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5
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Week Eight:
Information Utilization
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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8.1 Perform research in the University
Library.
8.2 Evaluate sources of information.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 11 of Your
College Experience.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Al Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Research
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Review the Toolwire® Learnscape:
Finding Information at the University Library by clicking the link located in
Week One on the student website.
Access the Toolwire® Learnscape:
Utilizing Information from the University Library by clicking the link
located on the student website.
Complete the Learnscape activities.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Plagiarism Tutorial
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Complete the Plagiarism Guide in the Center
for Writing Excellence.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation Writing
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Access the following components in
MyFoundationsLab:
· Writing: The Craft of Writing
o Revising the Paragraph
o Editing the Paragraph
Complete the following activities for
each unit:
· Overview
· Animation
· Practice the Skills 1
· Post-Test
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation Personal
Ethics Statement: Revision
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Resources: Facilitator feedback;
WritePointSM
Submit your paragraph to the WritePointSM reviewing
service in the Center for Writing Excellence.
Revise your paragraph based on your
facilitator’s feedback and the WritePointSM report.
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Individual
Reliable Sources
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Resource: University Library research
tutorial
Locate two sources in the University
Library on a topic of your choice.
Complete Appendix J located on the student
website.
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5
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Week Nine:
Communication
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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9.1 Construct an academic paragraph.
9.2 Create a short presentation.
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Reading
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Read the following sections in Ch. 10
of Your College Experience:
· “Speaking
· “Preparing a Speech”
· “Using Your Voice and Body
Language”
· “The GUIDE Checklist”
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Reading
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Review the following sections in Ch.
10 of Your College Experience:
· “Confessions of a College Student”
· “Writing”
· “Using Freewriting to
Discover What You Want to Say”
· “The Writing Process”
· “Choosing the Best Way to
Communicate with Your Audience”
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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3
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion
questions.
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All Week - Monday through Sunday
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Creating a Presentation
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Complete the Microsoft® PowerPoint® tutorial
on the student website.
Access the Toolwire® Learnscape:
Making a Successful Presentation by clicking the link located on the student
website.
Complete the Learnscape activities.
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Individual
Personal Ethics Statement
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Resources: Ethical Lens Inventory;
Personal Ethics Statement draft; WritePointSM report;
facilitator feedback
Write a 350-word reflection that defines
your personal ethical viewpoint.
Include what you learned through the
Ethical Lens Inventory:
· Your preferred ethical lens
· Your blind spot
· Your strengths and weaknesses
· Your values and the resultant
behaviors
Answer the following question: How might
you use your personal ethics to determine a course of action?
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Wednesday, April 25
(note this is due on a Wednesday)
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10
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Individual
Resources Presentation
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Resources: Microsoft® PowerPoint® tutorial;
Toolwire® Learnscape: Making a Successful Presentation
Create a 5-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
with speaker notes on your experience in this course.
Include the following:
· The importance of personal
responsibility
· Upholding academic honesty
· Improving reading and study skills
· Developing writing skills
· Five tips for new students
Note. Oral presentations are not
required for this assignment.
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(no late submission
allowed beyond the last day of class)
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