UNV103 University Success
Week 1 Assignment
Navigating
Loud Cloud
To become
familiar with the GCU Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud and the GCU
website.
Use the
attached document, “Navigating LoudCloud” to complete the assignment.
Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
Topic 1
Assignment: Navigating GCU Resources & Writing Expectations
Be sure to
address all 18 questions in Part 1 & 2 and complete the matching in Part 3.
When you have finished, save the document. While in the assignment drop box: 1)
click NEW ATTEMPT, 2) upload your saved document, 3) SUBMIT to FINAL
SUBMISSION.
Purpose of
Assignment: To become familiar with the GCU learning management system we refer
to as the LoudCloud classroom, explore important GCU student resources, and
become familiar with GCU’s collegiate level writing expectations.
Grading
Criteria: The assignment will be graded with an instructor answer key.
Assignment
Due Date: End of Topic 1
Part 1:
Navigating the Loud Cloud LMS and GCU Website
Directions:
Type directly into this document. 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 will be adjusted as you type
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 Loud Cloud:
1. Click on the DASHBOARD tab in the
Loud Cloud classroom. Describe the following tabs (table will expand as
needed):
Path
Planner
Student
Resources
Progress
Connect
Messages
Preferences
2. From the DASHBOARD in Loud Cloud,
explain the steps to find your grades and instructor feedback.
3. Under the DASHBOARD tab in
LoudCloud, click on the STUDENT RESOURCES link and locate the STUDENT SUCCESS
CENTER. Search for RESOURCES and locate THE WRITING CENTER. From there click on
STYLE GUIDE AND TEMPLATES and locate GCU Style Guide and Template documents.
(Right click and save these to your computer for future reference). Once you
have read the Style Guide, why do you think academic writing requires such
strict formatting?
4. Inside the Student Success Center,
type “Tutorials & Webinars” in the search bar. List three tutorials or
webinars that will help you most as you begin this course. For each, explain
how you feel they will help.
5. From the Course Home page in Loud
Cloud, click on the DASHBOARD tab and then click on CONNECT link and then
FORUMS. Locate (at the top of the page) and explain the purpose of the
Discussion Question Forum, Private Forum, and Questions to Instructor Forum.
6. Click on the DASHBOARD tab in the
Loud Cloud classroom and select PATH. List the three headings across the top of
the page and list their content.
7. Go to the DASHBOARD tab and click on
STUDENT RESOURCES and then LIBRARY.
Under About Us click on the Frequently Asked Questions link. Describe
how to get help from the librarian.
8. Use the DASHBOARD tab, click on
CONNECT, and then ROSTER. Review your instructor’s profile, provide his/her
contact information, including office hours.
9. There are two different locations to
review the ANNOUNCEMENTS. Locate and share the steps to find the Announcements
through the DASHBOARD tab. In addition, where else on the homepage can you go
directly to the Announcements (hint: it is an icon)?
10. Once logged into the LoudCloud
classroom, within the DASHBOARD, locate the GCU TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab. List
three ways in which you can contact them, and also provide their email address
and phone number (hint: look for the “need help” Tab)?
The
following question is directed towards the GCU Website at: https://www.gcu.edu
11. On the Home page, hover over Academics
and click the Major and Programs tab. Locate your Major and list one core
(Major) course that looks most interesting to you? Why? Include course name,
number and description along with your explanation.
The
following questions are directed towards the GCU Website at:
http://students.gcu.edu
12. On the Home Page, locate and click
Student Life, then locate and click Spiritual Life. Describe which sections of
this page interest you. Why?
13. On the Home page, locate and click
Student 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)?
Part 2:
LoudCloud Quick Quiz
Directions:
Please highlight the correct response for the following questions.
14. What would you do if you wanted to ask
your instructor a question in which you felt your classmates could benefit from
the answer as well?
a) Send him or her a personal email
b) Post the question in the Discussion
Question Forum
c) Post the question in the Private
Forum
d) Post the question in the Questions
to Instructor Forum
15. Where is the syllabus found in Loud
Cloud?
a) Student Resources tab
b) Classroom Policies tab
c) In the Forums
d) Within the Path tab
16. Where is the planner found?
a) The Syllabus
b) Dashboard
c) Main Forum
d) Library
17. Where do you find the
"Announcements" tab for a course in LoudCloud?
a) Messages tab
b)
c) The instructor emails them to you at
the start of each week.
d) Both A and B
18. LoudCloud gives you the ability to
personalize your “Planner”?
a) True
b) False
PART 3: GCU
Writing Expectations
The purpose
of this section is to help you understand some of the academic writing
expectations at GCU and in higher education. Included is a comprehensive list
of writing expectations or guidelines you will want to adhere to during your
academic career as well as ways to overcome common errors in college-level
writing. After reviewing the Developing Academic Skills Guide and the Academic
Writing Guidelines Resource located under Resources and the accompanying links,
complete the sections below. In addition to this, you are welcome to use
external resources such as the GCU Library, Google Scholar, or similar search
engines to understand these guidelines and common errors more fully.
Instructions:
Place the
correct guideline (the capital letters), next to the correct description of
that guideline.
Guidelines:
A Contractions F 1st Lines of Paragraphs indent
0.5” K Spell
Check
B Writing in 3rd person G Conciseness L Margins
C Times New Roman 12pt Font H Run-on Sentences M Text/Slang language
D Double Space I Fragmented Sentences N Capitalization
E Align Left J Idioms O Essay Formatting
Guideline
Descriptions:
Microsoft Word has a sophisticated
"checker" to identify most spelling, grammar, & consistency
errors. Remove all before submission.
An extra line between sentences
accomplished by using the “Line and Paragraphing Spacing” option in Microsoft
Word & selecting 2.0 Spacing
The TAB key often makes a
perfect 0.5-inch indentation by default.
All four sides of each page in
your document must default to 1.0” for the top, bottom, left, and right sides.
Separates creative writing from
formal academic writing including APA, MLA, & GCU Style. Strict adherence
is required.
Clichés slang or figurative
language should be avoided. Instead, write out or use the definition instead of
the cliché.
Avoid the shortened forms of one
or two words combined. Spell out both words.
Be sure to use this
appropriately for the first word in every sentence, proper nouns, and
Netiquette.
LOL is an example of a term that
should not be used in academic writing.
Most common standardized
lettering and size in college level writing.
Microsoft Word will underline
these errors with a blue line. Rewrite the sentence until the blue line
disappears.
Paragraphs should be aligned to
the left at the zero or null point on the Microsoft Word ruler.
Avoid extraordinarily long
sentences. The word "and" can often be a place to split up a Run-on.
Avoid wordiness by deleting
needless words and using Microsoft Word thesaurus for word ideas, synonyms, and
antonyms.
One would, A person could, They
should, She, He, It are examples of writing in this point of view
UNV103 University Success
Week 2 Assignment
Reflection:
GCU Code of Conduct
Prepare
this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, using
the attached GCU Style template .
Reflect on
the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards, in 250?500 words
address the following prompts in four paragraphs:
Review the
Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go to
https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook
and click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and
Academic Standards section. In your own words, explain 2 academic integrity
violations and 2 code of conduct violations. Give a specific example of what
the 4 identified violations could be.
The
academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of
dishonesty is plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words.
Why do you
think students plagiarize?
Describe
how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual?
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.
UNV103 University Success
Week 2 Assignment
GCU Library
Research Assignment
The GCU
Library will be a vital resource for you during your academic career. The
Library contains a wealth of resources that will help you find, research, and
broaden your understanding on any given topic. Learning to correctly locate,
cite, and use resources to support your writing is an essential component of
your academic success.
Use the
attached document, “Library Research Worksheet” to complete the assignment.
UNV103 University Success
Week 3 Assignment
Managing
Your GCU Experience
Use the
attached document titled “Your GCU Experience” in order to gain insight into
your community and college experience.
Directions: In order to gain insight into your community
and college experience, answer the following questions.Record your
responses to all questions on this
document(the boxes will expand should you require more space).
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In
your community, what are the social and professional organizations specific
to your program? How likely are you to join one of these organizations? Which
one interests you the most, why? (Minimum 100 words total)
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Set
and share a goal for how you will become involved in your community or social
/professional organization. Discuss how involvement in these types of groups
could positively affect you as a student/employee? (Minimum 100 words total)
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What
do you need to achieve academically to be successful in the future? Are there
any GPA requirements, volunteer hours, or employment experience associated
with your future career that you learned more about or that you would like to
learn more about?
(Minimum 100 words total)
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Utilizing
the gcu.edu website, locate and explain the following:
(Minimum
100 words total)
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· GCU Mission and
Vision:
· Five Mission
Competencies:
· GCU’s Christian
Identity and Heritage
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Listed
within the GCU Academic Catalog are the General Education Requirements.
Locate and describe the fiveGeneral Education Competencies, listed to the right,
in your own words. (Minimum 100 words total)
https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php
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University
Foundation
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Effective
Communication
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Christian
Worldview
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Critical
Thinking
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Global
Awareness, Perspective and Ethics (GAPE)
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List
the steps you would take, and anyone you may need to contact in order to
resolve the following situations:
(Minimum 100 words total)
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·
Failing a class:
· Missed an assignment/exam due date:
· Feeling nervous or overwhelmed:
· Scheduled for the wrong course/class:
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Cannot log into
LoudCloud/GCU Library:
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UNV103 University Success
Week 3 Assignment
Time
Management
Use the
attached document titled “Time Management” in order to gain insight into your
daily schedule and weekly time management.
Directions:
There are two parts to this assignment, Part A and Part B. Complete each part within this
document for final submission.
Part A – Weekly Schedule
Briefly document all activities
between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. Do not overdo the recording of your
activity.
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Please
record the primary activity for the hour.
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Please
complete each time slot for each day; no blanks should be left.
Weekly Schedule
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Time
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Example
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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5:00
a.m.
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Sleep
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6:00
a.m.
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Sleep
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7:00
a.m.
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Wake up
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8:00
a.m.
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Leave for work
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9:00
a.m.
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Work
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10:00
a.m.
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Work
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11:00
a.m.
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Work
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12:00
p.m.
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Work
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1:00
p.m.
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Work
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2:00
p.m.
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Work
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3:00
p.m.
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Work
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4:00
p.m.
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Work
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5:00
p.m.
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Eat
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6:00
p.m.
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Watch Netflix
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7:00
p.m.
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Watch Netflix
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8:00
p.m.
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Watch Netflix
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9:00
p.m.
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Watch Netflix
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10:00
p.m.
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Bed
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Part B: Time Management Summary
Information on
time management is available in Chapter 4 of the textbook University Success.
In 200-250
words, briefly analyze the results.
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Based on your analysis of your time
management what adjustments will you make to your routine?
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What have you learned about your time
management as you completed your log for the week?
Time
Management Summary
Please
write your summary in the box provided below. The box will adjust to the space necessary
for your response.
UNV103 University Success
Week 4 Assignment
Purpose
Plan: Academic, Spiritual Life, and Career
For this
assignment, you will answer a series of questions designed to help you find and
plan your purpose. These questions are broken into an Academic Plan, a
Spiritual Plan, and a Career Plan. Use the attached document titled “Purpose
Plan” to complete the assignment.
Directions:
For this assignment, you will answer a series of questions designed to help you
find and plan your purpose. These questions are broken into an Academic Plan, a
Spiritual Plan, and a Career Plan. Please respond to each of the questions
directly on this document (the boxes will expand as needed).
Academic
Plan
To
help you get the most out of your campus experience, our departments, offices
on campus, offer services, events, and resources that enhance your academic
pursuits and help you experience Lope life. Find your major and program on the
following website http://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/ and complete the table
below:
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In which program of study
are you enrolled? Or plan to enroll.
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Identify some of the program
core courses you are looking forward to taking?
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Which courses do you
anticipate being the most challenging? Explain why.
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Spiritual
Plan
GCU
is committed to integrating faith across all aspects of the GCU community,
which stems from GCU’s mission to educate students from a Christian perspective
and to prepare them for careers that honor God while serving others. Read
through GCU’s “One Foundation” and watch the three videos of President Brian
Mueller and Dean Jason Hiles, “Integration of Faith, Learning, and Work,”
“Ethical Positions Statement,” and “Doctrinal Statement Introduction,” located
at http://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/christian-identity-and-heritage.php
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What did you take-away
from these videos? How can you apply this to your experience while at GCU?
(50-100 words)
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What does service outside
of the classroom mean to you? How can you apply service while at GCU? (50-100
words)
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Career
Plan
Grand
Canyon University offers several career service tools to help you discover
potential career paths, build a resume, search for employment, and more. Take a
few minutes to take the 5 Assessments within the Career Compass located at
https://www.focus2career.com/Portal/Register.cfm?SID=810 (Access Code:
Purpose). Even if you have completed an assessment such as this in the past, it
is good to reassess yourself every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus,
and direction based on your growth.
After
you complete the survey, fill in the following table:
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Based on your Career Compass
results, research the details. Then describe at least three job descriptions.
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1.
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3.
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Based on your results, what surprises did you find? If there are none, explain
why. (100-150 words)
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After completing your current program/degree, what
is your plan? (grad school, internship, career plan, etc.)
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UNV103 University Success
Week 5 Assignment
Reflection:
Personal Finance Basics
In 250?500
words, using the resources in the Topic Materials, please address the following
questions using the attached GCU Style template.
Based on
the objectives and resources from this week, what do you feel is the main idea
you learned about personal finance and financial literacy?
In what
ways will the tips you read in the topic articles guide your decisions in the
coming months?
What areas
do you feel you need to grow?
Taking into
account your program of study and potential salary/pay, what impact will that
have on your financial security?
Be sure to
use the attached GCU Style template to complete the assignment.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.
UNV103 University Success
Week 5 Assignment
Excel
Budget Assignment
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Location
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Phoenix,
AZ
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Transportation
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Item Description
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Qty
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Price each
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Total price
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Plane tickets
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4
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$ 350.00
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$
1,400.00
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Rental car- per day
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5
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$ 45.00
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$ 225.00
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Gas- Gallons
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100
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$ 3.10
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$ 310.00
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Lodging
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Item Description
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Nights
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Price each night
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Total price
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GCU Hotel
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3
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$ 89.00
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$ 267.00
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Flagstaff Hotel
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2
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$ 128.00
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$ 256.00
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Food
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Item Description
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Days
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Price each day
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Total price
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Breakfast budget
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5
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$ 200.00
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$
1,000.00
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Lunch budget
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5
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$ 200.00
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$
1,000.00
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Dinner budget
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5
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$ 350.00
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$
1,750.00
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Entertainment and Misc.
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Item Description
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Qty
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Price each ticket
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Total price
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Movie
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4
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$ 10.50
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$ 42.00
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Concert
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4
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$ 45.00
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$ 180.00
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GCU Basketball game
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4
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$ 10.00
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$ 40.00
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Grand Canyon National Park
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1
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$ 35.00
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$ 35.00
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Flagstaff Extreme Adventure
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4
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$ 30.27
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$ 121.08
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UNV103 University Success
Week 6 Assignment
Literacy
Pre-Assessment
This is a
graded quiz.
Information
Literacy is a key factor in academic success and has a greater impact on our
lives in this digital age than it ever has. This pre-test will provide GCU
valuable information about your current information literacy knowledge and
skills. This is used to establish methods to provide better curriculum. You
will also take a similar test in a course later in your program to help us
understand how effective the instruction on these concepts has been.
You are
graded on this quiz, so please read the questions thoroughly and answer to the
best of your knowledge.
UNV103 University Success
Week 6 Assignment
Reflection:
Academic Path
Reflect on
the prior five weeks in the course. Please write a 250?500 word reflection
using the attached GCU Style Template. In four paragraphs, discuss your:
Academic
background and your motivation for selecting and attending GCU
Program of
Study or degree
Future
career goals or plans
Although
this course may not have necessarily aligned with your field of study, how have
the concepts and assignments in this course prepared you for success in your
future courses?
Be sure to
use the attached GCU Style template to complete the assignment.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are
required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite
Technical Support articles for assistance.
UNV103 University Success
Week 7 Assignment
Ensuring
Future Success: Reference Guide
This
reference guide is designed to help you be successful after the end of this
course. Use the attached document titled “Reference Guide” to complete the
assignment.
Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
This reference guide is
designed to help you be successful after the end of this course. Once you fill
in the missing spaces, you will be able to use this information to access
resources in the future.
Directions:
Provide the appropriate
information in the blank spaces for each resource, for all three guides below.
You may want to reference materials or assignments from previous topics to help
you fill in the information. The use ofwww.gcu.edu website will also be helpful in filling out the information.
Academic Reference Guide
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Resources
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What does this
resource do for you?
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Where do you find this
resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc.)
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Math Center
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Writing Center
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ACE Center/ Learning Lounge
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Library
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Tech Support
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Academic Catalog/Policy
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Title IX
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Emergency/Active Shooter
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Student Success Center
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ThinkingStorm
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Writing Style Guides
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End of course survey (EOCS)
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Provides students with
the opportunity to give feedback to the university about the course, faculty,
and student advisor. Feedback is confidential and provides valuable insight
that is used to improve the overall university experience.
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The EOCS is available
only through the student portal and can be accessed one week before the end
of class until one week after the end of class.
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Student Portal
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https://newportal.gcu.edu/#/dashboard
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Part 2: Spiritual Reference Guide
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Resources
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What does this resource do for you?
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Where do you find this resource?
(Provide link, contact info, etc)
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Spiritual Life Page
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The Department of
Spiritual Life helps the GCU community grow in a personal relationship with
God through an active faith in Jesus Christ.
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http://students.gcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life.php
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Spiritual Life Blog
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http://blogs.gcu.edu/spiritual-life/
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Contact Spiritual Life
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602-639-6750
SpiritualLife@gcu.edu
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Prayer Requests
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Students may submit request to be prayed over by
prayer team
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prayerrequest@gcu.edu
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Compilation of Bible
Verses
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Verses organized based on topics and life
circumstances
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http://students.gcu.edu/Documents/passages-of-comfort.pdf
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Chapels and Trending Faith
videos
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http://gcutv.gcu.edu/#
Chapels – Click Events >
Chapel
Trending Faith –
Click Shows > Trending Faith
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Part 3: Career Reference Guide
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Resources
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What does this resource do for you?
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Where do you find this resource?
(Provide link, contact info, etc)
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Career IMPACT Center
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Career IMPACT Center
provides you with the resources, professional knowledge, and support you need
to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and
satisfying employment.
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https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/career-impact-center.php
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Career connections
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Career Compass
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It is good to revisit
assessments such as this one every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus,
and direction.
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GoinGlobal
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UNV103 University Success
Week 7 Assignment
Ensuring
Future Success: Reflection
During the
past few weeks, you have had the opportunity to develop a plan for success as a
student here at GCU and beyond graduation. Use the attached document titled
“Reflection” to complete the assignment.
Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
During the past few
weeks, you have had the opportunity to develop a plan for success as a student
here at GCU and beyond graduation.Analyze your academic, spiritual, and
career goals from Topic 4 Purpose Plan. Complete the following prompts directly
on this document—the box will expand as needed.
Based on your analysis, in 75-100 words total, describe
what three action steps you will need to take in order to achieve your academic goals.
Based on your analysis, in 75-100 words total, describe
what three action steps you will need to take in order to achieve your spiritual goals.
Based on your analysis, in 75-100 words total, describe
what three action steps you will need to take in order to achieve your career goals.
Explain howyou are working towards achieving your
academic, spiritual, and career goals. What changes might you make? (75-100
words total)
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1. Academic Goals -
2. Spiritual Goals -
3. Career Goals -
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In assessing your
success, how will you know that you are
achieving your goals? (75-100 words total)
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1. Academic
Goals -
2. Spiritual Goals -
3. Career Goals -
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