Resource week 6
Topic Material:
Lecture Note1. UNV-103 Lecture 6
Read Lecture 6.
UNV-103 Lecture 6
Textbook1. University Success
Read chapter 6 in the textbook: Researching and Writing Essays.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2012/university-success_ebook_2e.php
Electronic Resource1. Media Piece: The Five Processes of Writing
Review the following media piece to learn more about the writing process; such as: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/unv103_5Process.php
2. Media Piece: Writing Structure
Review the following media piece to learn more about effective writing, such as writing an effective paragraph to writing an effective essay.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/unv103_writingStructure.php
Additional Material1. Topic 6: Supplemental Materials
In the attached document, are materials for you to read and review, as well as to support the topic discussed this week.
UNV103_T6_Supplemental Materials.docx
Assignment week 6
Goal Setting Activity
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.
Lecture 6 “SMART Goals Worksheet”
Instructions
Complete the SMART goals worksheet.
Format Requirements
Record your responses within the worksheet.
Topic 6 Journal Entry: Priorities
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.
Reflect on the topic of “Priorities” by answering the following questions in your reflection:
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?
How do you decide your priorities? Describe step by step.
What are some strategies that you can utilize to prioritize school? How will prioritizing your academic responsibilities contribute to your college success?
Reflect on the overall learning objectives from this topic. What was a key takeaway for you?
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Please review for originality prior to final submission.
Format Requirement 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.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Discussion Questions Topic 6: DQ 2 word count 200 to 250
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?
Topic 6: DQ 1 Word count 200 to 250
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?
