GEN/201 FOUNDATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

Week1. Discovering Yourself and Academic Readiness. 7 daysWeek1Discovering Yourself and Academic Readiness7 days  / 19 pointsTasks  Classroom NavigationObjectives/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 ActivitiesRequired

•  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Introduction
•  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 1
•  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 2
•  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 10
•  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 11
•  ReadingWelcome from the Dean of Humanities and Sciences
•  Interactive/TutorialGoal Setting and Time Management
•  ReadingPhoenix Prep Center
•  WebsiteAplia HomeworkRecommended
  •  WebsiteMindTap online textbook resourcesAssignmentsAssignments will be provided by your faculty and displayed here when class starts.FRIENDLY NAMETITLEDUE DATEPOINTSWeek2. Academic Communication. 7 daysWeek2Academic Communication7 days  / 24 pointsObjectives/Competencies
    • • 2.1Identify key elements of the writing process.
      • 2.2Develop a thesis statement.
      • 2.3Explain academic integrity.
    Learning ActivitiesRequired
    •  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 8
    •  VideoThe Writing Process
    •  Interactive/TutorialOverview of CWE
    •  ExplorationCenter for Writing Excellence
    •  ERRWeek Two Electronic Reserve ReadingsAssignmentsAssignments will be provided by your faculty and displayed here when class starts.FRIENDLY NAMETITLEDUE DATEPOINTSWeek3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. 7 daysWeek3Critical Thinking and Problem Solving7 days  / 19 pointsTasks  Continuing Academic Success OutlineObjectives/Competencies
      • • 3.1Describe the critical thinking process.
        • 3.2Identify the relationship between personal bias and decision making.
        • 3.3Apply effective reading strategies.
      Learning ActivitiesRequired
      •  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 1
      •  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 4
      •  ReadingBecoming a Master Student, Ch. 7
      •  Interactive/TutorialCritical Thinking
      •  WebsiteEthical Lens Inventory
      •  ERRWeek Three Electronic Reserve ReadingsAssignmentsAssignments will be provided by your faculty and displayed here when class starts.FRIENDLY NAMETITLEDUE DATEPOINTSWeek4. Information Utilization. 7 daysWeek4Information Utilization7 days  / 14 pointsTasks  Continuing Academic Success OutlineObjectives/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 ActivitiesRequired