Week1. Discovering Yourself and Academic Readiness. 7 days
Week1
Discovering Yourself and Academic Readiness
7 days / 19 points
Tasks
Classroom Navigation
Objectives/Competencies
1.1Identify personal learning styles.
1.2Define academic readiness.
1.3Identify the factors that influence academic success.
1.4Identify university resources for success.
1.5Explain the importance of responsible borrowing
Learning Activities
Required
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Introduction
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 1
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 2
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 10
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 11
Reading
Welcome from the Dean of Humanities and Sciences
Interactive/Tutorial
Goal Setting and Time Management
Reading
Phoenix Prep Center
Website
Aplia Homework
Recommended
Website
MindTap online textbook resources
Assignments
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Week2. Academic Communication. 7 days
Week2
Academic Communication
7 days / 24 points
Objectives/Competencies
2.1Identify key elements of the writing process.
2.2Develop a thesis statement.
2.3Explain academic integrity.
Learning Activities
Required
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 8
Video
The Writing Process
Interactive/Tutorial
Overview of CWE
Exploration
Center for Writing Excellence
ERR
Week Two Electronic Reserve Readings
Assignments
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Week3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. 7 days
Week3
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
7 days / 19 points
Tasks
Continuing Academic Success Outline
Objectives/Competencies
3.1Describe the critical thinking process.
3.2Identify the relationship between personal bias and decision making.
3.3Apply effective reading strategies.
Learning Activities
Required
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 1
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 4
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 7
Interactive/Tutorial
Critical Thinking
Website
Ethical Lens Inventory
ERR
Week Three Electronic Reserve Readings
Assignments
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Week4. Information Utilization. 7 days
Week4
Information Utilization
7 days / 14 points
Tasks
Continuing Academic Success Outline
Objectives/Competencies
4.1Perform research in the University Library.
4.2Explain how to determine credibility and bias when using supporting sources.
4.3Demonstrate summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting information from various sources.
Learning Activities
Required
Reading
Center for Writing Excellence
Interactive/Tutorial
University Library
Reading
Citations and References
Interactive/Tutorial
Plagiarism Review
Website
Ethics Exercises
Reading
Week Four Videos
Assignments
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Week5. Professional Competence and the Road Ahead. 7 days
Week5
Professional Competence and the Road Ahead
7 days / 24 points
Tasks
Continuing Academic Success Rough Draft
Objectives/Competencies
5.1Identify personal career interests and discover job market opportunities.
5.2Develop a plan to use course topics and materials for future success.
Learning Activities
Required
Reading
Becoming a Master Student, Ch. 12
Video
University Learning Goals
Reading
Careers
Assignments
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