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UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 1 Discussion
DQ1 In this topic, you are required to begin the development of your expository essay by completing several brainstorming techniques.
Please review Topic 1: Study Materials and locate “Invention: Finding Your Ideas” and then share with your classmates two brainstorming techniques that you found helpful. In addition, explain why you found these helpful and how it relates to information literacy and the writing process.
DQ2 Considering the resources and readings assigned to you this week, give a brief overview of Information Literacy in your own words. Include in your response, the process of information literacy and challenges that college students may face in becoming information literate.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 The topic resource and readings have reviewed the reasons and importance of using online GCU Library resources in your research. Using examples from the Course Materials, explain why it is important to use scholarly, peer reviewed resources retrieved from the online GCU Library vs. a general Internet search. In those instances where you need to do a search on the Internet, what guidelines should you follow? Why?
DQ2 Review the reading strategies on pages 70-73 in the textbook. Apply one of the reading strategies towards one of the peer-reviewed articles you chose in the Topic 1 Brainstorming Worksheet. After reading your article, select a sentence that supports your essay topic. Format this sentence into a direct quote and include an in-text citation. Then, paraphrase the quote and include an in-text citation. In addition, include a reference citation at the end of your response.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 3 Discussion
DQ1 This week, you will be creating an organized blueprint of your plans for the essay by creating a thesis statement.
The thesis statement for this type of essay is called a mapped thesis statement and should be one sentence in length. All three supporting paragraph subtopics should be present within it and listed at the end of the statement.
Please post your proposed thesis statement as your response to this DQ (no need to meet the word count for this response). We will be working together as a class to approve and/or revise the thesis statements.
For this DQ response:
1. List the main topic/question you selected in Topic 1 for the brainstorming worksheet:
2. List three subtopics:
3. List your proposed thesis statement exactly as you would like it to appear in your paper. Remember, your thesis statement will be located at the end of your introductory paragraph. Make sure your thesis statement lists three subtopics clearly and is written in third person:
Example:
1. Topic: Freshman year academic success
2. Subtopics: Goal setting, Time Management, Motivation
3. Thesis: Freshman year academic success has been proven to be achieved through goal setting, time management, and motivation.
DQ2 Explore the LopesWrite Technical Support page, and answer the following questions: 1) what is the purpose of the LopesWrite report; 2) why is it important to review your report and similarity score before hitting the final submission option; and 3) what are some possible consequences of not checking your LopesWrite report?
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 4 Discussion
DQ1 Read the two articles and view the video provided below.
After reviewing all three resources, use your own words to discuss some implications of being accused of plagiarism in the professional world or in your chosen career.
Within your response, include a paraphrased statement from at least two of the sources to support your thoughts. Be sure to include their appropriate in-text citations.
Article and Video Links:
Barry, D., Barstow, D., Glater, J. D., Liptak, A., & Steinberg, J. (2003). Correcting the record: Times reporter who resigned leaves long trail of deception. New York Times, 11. Retreived from
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/432404442?accountid=7374
The Jayson Blair story: Favoritism and plagiarism at The New York Times [Video file]. (2003). In Films On Demand. Retrieved from
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=32499
SPJ Code of Ethics. (2014, September 6). Retrieved June 12, 2017, from
https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
DQ2 When someone’s writing is not focused, clear, and precise the message is often lost or confusing. To succeed in today’s competitive, professional world you must be able to communicate effectively; especially through writing.
Describe a situation (real or fictional) where not having a focused message in your writing could lead to a problem or poor outcome. Describe how you can use the writing process to ensure your writing is focused and effective.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 5 Discussion
DQ1 In this course you have been introduced to many different types of resources to help you become a good writer at the college level. What resources did you use prior to taking this course to help you with the research and/or writing process? What new resource(s) have you found most helpful? Please explain.
DQ2 Identify challenges that may be present in the online classroom communication such as the nonverbal and auditory cues? What are some strategies we can use to overcome these obstacles?
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 6 Discussion
DQ1 Review your first draft, instructor feedback, LopesWrite feedback, and course materials. Provide three successful strategies you will use in preparing your final draft. Why did you select these strategies? Do you have any questions as you prepare for your final draft this week?
DQ2 Explain why going through the writing process steps improves the quality of writing. What did you find most difficult about the writing process?
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 7 Discussion
DQ1 Choose one of the required or optional readings assigned this week (go to Dashboard >> Path >> Topic 7 >> Study Materials to find optional readings). Discuss the importance of effective communication; support your response by integrating paraphrased information from at least one of the required or optional readings assigned this week.
Give the title of the reading chosen and a brief explanation of why you chose it.
Explain the importance of effective communication. (Do this by paraphrasing from the resource. Remember to include an in-text citation.)
List the full APA citation for the source you chose.
DQ2 In using the GCU Online Library, please research an article within your program of study (POS) or career field that is current (within the last 5 years). Provide a brief summary of the article, and discuss why this article appealed to you and how it is relevant to your POS or career field. If there were any questions that arose from the reading, please include them as well.
Please provide proper GCU Style referencing format, include in-text citation, as well as the permalink to the article.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 1 Assignment
Brainstorming and Beginning Research Worksheet
Access and complete the “Brainstorming and Beginning Research Worksheet” assignment.
To assist you with this assignment, be sure to review the “The Writing Process” media; this is a great resource for you to use as you create your essay throughout the course.
Access and complete the “Brainstorming and Beginning Research” worksheet. This assignment will walk you through the writing process steps of choosing a topic, brainstorming techniques, research strategies, and research.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by the end of Topic 1 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
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Expository Essay: Brainstorming and Beginning Research
Before you begin any writing assignment, it is often necessary to complete several “pre-writing” activities necessary for completing your expository essay including selecting a topic, brainstorming, research strategies, and research. Follow the instructions to complete these pre-writing activities. Make sure you complete all sections of this worksheet.
Part 1: Select a Topic – Pick One
Below are lists of essay topics to use for the expository essay please highlight/bold your topic choice so your instructor will know your selection.
1. Three services Veterans need to successfully return to civilian life
2. Three characteristics of good leaders
3. Three ways bullying can negatively impact children
4. Three ways technology can impact communication
5. Three issues found in a large classroom
6. Three services the Christian church can provide the community
Part 2: Brainstorming Strategies
Read: Topic 1 Lecture.
Review: “Invention: Finding Your Ideas” section of “The Writing Process” media piece:
https://lc.gcumedia.com/unv104/the-writing-process/index.html
Complete: In box 1, use the brainstorming method of “Free Writing”.
Brainstorm Method: Free Writing:
Set a timer for 10 minutes and complete your free write brainstorm activity in this box to show your work.
Part 3: Research Strategies – Key Words & Phrases
Step 1: Pull keywords that were generated from your brainstorming activity in part 2. These keywords need to pertain to the topic selected from part 1.
Step 2: Combine keywords to come up with Boolean search terms. Boolean Search Possibilities: Boolean search terms utilize AND phrases and is covered on page 15 of the course eBook.
An example table is provided below to demonstrate how you should complete this. Please do not use any part of the example as part of your own table.
Example Tables
Keywords pulled from brainstorming Boolean: Phrases from Keywords
1. Online Learning 1. Online Learning AND Education
2. Student Success 2. Online Learning AND Student Success
Keywords pulled from brainstorming
Boolean: Phrases with Keywords – Boolean search terms utilize AND phrases. This is covered on page 15 of the course eBook
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Part 4: Define Sub-topics
State three potential sub-topics you want to write about based on the topic you selected in Part 1. Subtopics are the main ideas you plan to use to explain your chosen topic.
1. Sub-topic 1:
2. Sub-topic 2:
3. Sub-topic 3:
Part 5: Navigating the GCU Online Library
Overview: 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 use resources to support your writing is an essential component of your academic success.
Before starting this section, review the short walk-through tutorial on the GCU Library. http://tutorials.gcumedia.com/mediaElement/library-walk-through-tutorial/library-walk-through-tutorial-v1.1.php
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 2 Assignment
Reading Strategies and Annotated Reference List Assignment
Using your preferred reading strategy, read through three articles you plan to use as references in your Expository Essay. You will then complete the assignment, which in return, will also help you prepare citations for you to include within your essay.
Review the Topic 2 readings and resources.
Access and complete the “Annotated Reference List” worksheet.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by the end of Topic 2 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
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Annotated Reference List
Directions:
Refer back to your Topic 1 Brainstorming and Beginning Research worksheet for your peer-reviewed articles to complete this worksheet (unless you have found more relevant articles, then use those that are the most relevant for your topic).
From the Topic 1 Brainstorming and Beginning Research worksheet choose three of the peer-reviewed articles that you think will best support the topic chosen from the Brainstorming Worksheet. You may also choose to find three new articles that are more relevant to your topic.
Read the articles, and in your own words fill in each table below by answering the following questions for each different article:
• What was the main point/argument of this article?
• What did the author(s) conclude?
• How did this article support your topic?
• What questions or new ideas did this article leave you with?
Each summary should be 100-150 words in length; making a total word count of 300-450 words in length for this assignment.
Helpful Tip: Review the reading strategies on pages 70-73 in the textbook to aid in reading peer-reviewed journal articles.
Note: The box area can be manipulated as you type your summaries.
What is your Topic (chosen from the Brainstorming Worksheet):
APA Reference:
Provide a 100-150 word summary of your article by answering the following questions:
• What was the main point/argument of this article?
• What did the author(s) conclude?
• How did this article support your subtopic?
• What questions or new ideas did this article leave you with?
APA Reference:
Provide a 100-150 word summary of your article by answering the following questions:
• What was the main point/argument of this article?
• What did the author(s) conclude?
• How did this article support your subtopic?
• What questions or new ideas did this article leave you with?
APA Reference:
Provide a 100-150 word summary of your article by answering the following questions:
• What was the main point/argument of this article?
• What did the author(s) conclude?
• How did this article support your subtopic?
• What questions or new ideas did this article leave you with?
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 3 Assignment
Expository Essay Outline
So far, you have chosen a topic and located resources for your Expository Essay. Continue developing your essay by developing a mapped thesis statement and creating an outline.
Review the media piece “The Writing Process” to help you develop your thesis statement and create your essay outline.
Use the attached template “Expository Essay Outline” to create your outline.
Incorporate any feedback you received on your thesis statement in the discussion this week.
Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed resources to support your subtopics. (one resource per supporting paragraph).
Avoid using quotes in your outline. Instead, paraphrase your information.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 4 Assignment
First Draft: Expository Essay
Now that you have written the outline for your essay, it is time to write the first draft. Please access your resources by clicking the drop-down menu, selecting path, and then click course materials.
Review the attached “Writing a Five-Paragraph Essay” resource to help guide you through the structure of a five-paragraph essay.
Review the media piece The Writing Process to help you prepare your first draft.
Review your outline feedback from your instructor to help you prepare your first draft.
Write the first draft of your five-paragraph expository essay, which should be 750-1,000 words.
Review the First Draft Rubric to help you make sure all elements are present in your essay. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Review the attached “Essay Checklist” to help you review and make sure your essay includes the following:
An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement.
Three body or supporting paragraphs.
A concluding paragraph.
In-text citations and a reference page. (Remember to reference and cite any supporting information you are taking from your articles-if it is not your original thought, there needs to be a citation and reference.)
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Submit the completed First Draft to LopesWrite and review your report BEFORE submitting to your instructor. Access the additional instructions on how to understand your report in your resources.
Once you know your first draft is ready to submit to your instructor, submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by the end of Topic 4 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
Writing a Five-Paragraph Essay Resource
Format & Organization:
• Use a Times New Roman font, unless given permission from instructor to use another font choice.
• ALL lettering should be sized at 12 point; the title included
• Do NOT use bold in any wording.
Heading and Title:
• Make sure you have the proper heading in the upper-left-hand corner; you should have the following and in the order: name, course, date, and instructor.
• If you use APA, make sure your cover page is in proper format; you may wish to discuss with your instructor if they would prefer this or the heading as mentioned in the above bullet point.
• Your title should be centered and capitalized appropriately per GCU Style Guide or APA format.
Introduction Paragraph:
• The first paragraph of your essay is the introductory paragraph.
• In this first paragraph of your essay, you should review your topic in a general fashion. You should also tell the reader why they might care to read more.
• The final sentence of your introductory paragraph will be your thesis statement. Your thesis statement will guide the reader as to what will follow.
UNV104 2st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 5 Assignment
First Draft Self-Evaluation and Reflection
Part of the writing process is reviewing, revising, and editing your work. While your instructor is grading your essay this week, you will also review and reflect on your writing.
Review the “Revising and Editing your Paper” section of “The Writing Process” media piece.
Access and complete the “First Draft Self-Evaluation and Reflection” worksheet. This assignment will walk you through the writing process steps of self-evaluation and reflection.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by the end of Topic 5 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
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Topic 5: First Draft Self-Evaluation and Reflection
Part 1: Revising and Editing
Directions:
1. Go through each section below and self-evaluate your first draft by checking if you did or did not complete the task. You do not need instructor feedback from your first draft to complete this worksheet.
2. If you did not complete the task, give a brief explanation of why.
Revising and Editing Overall Tips
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 6 Assignment
Final Draft: Expository Essay
Please do the following in completing the final draft of your essay:
Revise your expository essay using the feedback received from your instructor on your outline and first draft.
Review the media piece The Writing Process to help you refine and finalize your essay.
Review the rubric for this assignment to ensure you have completed all necessary components of your essay.
Your final draft should be at least 750-1,000 words.
Complete the following before submitting your final essay:
Read your paper aloud (to yourself or someone else) to “hear” issues with your grammar and sentence structure.
Polish the issues found by smoothing out your language.
Run spellcheck and grammar check (as a backup) before submitting the final draft. Make any necessary changes to address spelling or grammar issues.
Properly cite your sources both in-text and in the References section at the end of your paper. (The Reference Page is the last page of your paper and should ONLY contain references. If you cited the work in the paper; the reference needs to be included. If you did not use the reference in your paper, then do not include the reference.)
Make sure that the final draft does not contain any of the instructors embedded feedback from your first draft. These comments should have been corrected and the comment should be deleted. Please contact your instructor if you have questions.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Review the Final Draft Rubric to help you make sure all elements is present in your essay; this is NOT the same rubric that was used in the First Draft. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 7 Assignment
Self-Reflection Essay
Create a five-paragraph self-reflection research essay of 500-750-words that includes: an introduction with a mapped thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The following sub-topics should be the basis of your thesis statement and three body paragraphs:
Explain how you can apply the knowledge learned in this course towards effective communication within your field of study.
Explain areas of strengths in communication you feel you will bring to your field of study.
Explain areas of opportunity that you can work on in regards to communication within your field of study and why developing these communication skills will be important to you personally.
You may use First Person point of view in the writing, as it is a personal reflection.
You are required to use at least one source for supporting your essay; the textbook for this course may be used as a source. Don’t forget in-text citations and a References list.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center at
http://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v2.1/#/tools .
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.
Submit the completed assignment to the final assignment drop box by the end of Topic 7 (Sunday, by 11:59pm, Arizona Time).
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 2 Quiz
1.What elements are included in information literacy?
Read, write, and take notes.
Motivation, time management, and accountability.
Research, APA, and GCU Style.
Locate, evaluate, and use information.
2A permalink is used to retrieve an article again without going back to the database and key words search initially used to find the article.
True False
3Which test taking strategy is best for multiple choice exams?
KWL
PORPE
Questioning
SHREK
4 What are the ways you can contact the library?
Email, Chat, or Call.
Twitter, Facebook, or Google.
Individual Forum in the classroom.
Gradebook, Resources, or Course Material in the classroom.
5Peer-reviewed journal articles are often considered credible to use in academic writing.
True False
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 3 Quiz
1. Identify the best thesis statement given the statements below:
•Cancun is a popular vacation spot in Mexico.
•Why do people want to be teachers?
•Ground zero is a permanent mark in history because it is a landmark of those who gave their lives, a permanent reminder of how Americans can rise from the ashes, and it demonstrates the fragility of life.
•Exercise can play a key role in preventing obesity in America.
•2. Identify the best thesis statement given the statements below:
•Is using the Internet in the workplace a useful tool for employees and/or employers?
•Teaching is a great profession because it allows for creativity, helping others, and opportunities for life-long learning.
•Online learning provides working adults the flexibility to work full time and further their education.
•The purpose of the essay is to demonstrate why children should not be allowed to play violent video games.
•3. Identify the best thesis statement given the statements below:
•In this paper, I am going to discuss how bad eating habits and poor activity levels can shorten your life span.
•College graduates can earn more money in their lifetimes compared to high school graduates.
•Research studies show that advances in technology can positively change the work environment.
•Through her application of the Family Systems Theory, Virginia Satir has assisted families and counselors alike in exploring family backgrounds, roles in their families, and roles in greater society.
•4. Identify the best thesis statement given the statements below:
•Internet policies are needed to prevent employees from abusing the Internet during work hours.
•In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of violent video games on children.
•The problem of pollution in major cities can be alleviated by limiting the number of cars on the street, creating more efficient public transportation systems, and planting more trees.
•Students who utilize the library resources can obtain academic success.
•5. Identify the best thesis statement given the statements below:
•How can we reduce the rate of obesity in America?
•Grand Canyon University is the premier Christian University in the Southwest because they have award-winning faculty who cares about students’ success, they afford students with state-of-the-art learning environments, and their vision, mission, and doctrinal statement supports a Christian Worldview.
•People should not text and drive.
•Having pets can provide great benefits to humans such as companionship and can help reduce depression in some individuals.
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 4 Quiz
• Reference: United States Department of Labor. (August, 2014). DOL News Brief. Retrieved from: http://www.dol.gov/_sec/newsletter/2014/20140814.htm#minwage
Scenario: You paraphrased some information from the resource referenced above. One correct version of an in-text citation for this resource would be:
• (United States Department of Labor, 2014, pp.3)
•(2014, United States Department of Labor)
• (DOL News Brief, 2014, pp.3)
• (United States Department of Labor, 2014)
• 2Reference: Arnold, J. B., & Dodge, H. W. (1994). Room for all. The American School Board Journal, 181(10), 22-26.
Scenario: You directly quoted a sentence from page 24 of the resource referenced above. Your in-text citation would be:
•[J.B. Arnold, 1994]
• (Arnold & Dodge, 1994, p. 24)
•(Arnold, J. B., & Dodge, H. W. (1994) pg. 24).
•(Arnold, 1994)
• 3Reference: Daylight saving time. (2013). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 1.
Scenario: You paraphrased information from the Encyclopedia referenced above. One version of your in-text citation for the resource could look like:
• (Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 2013)
•(“Daylight saving time,” 2013)
• (2013, Encyclopedia)
• (Encyclopedia, n.d.)
• 4Reference: Tan, P. U. (2014). Co-variations among cognition, cerebellar disorders and cortical areas with regional glucose-metabolic activities in a homogeneous sample with Uner Tan Syndrome: Holistic functioning of the human brain. NeuroQuantology, 12(2), 210-220. doi:10.14704/nq.2014.12.2.758
Scenario: You paraphrased a snippet of information from the resource referenced above. Your in-text citation would be:
• [Tan, 2013]
• (Tan, P. U., p.209)
• (Tan, 2014)
• (Tan, p.3, 2014)
• 5Reference: Groves, D. (2000). Beast, babes anxious in o’seas woods. Variety, 381(3), 12-80.
Scenario: You directly quoted a statistic from page 66 of the resource referenced above. Your in-text citation would be:
•(Groves, 2000, p. 66)
•“Groves, 2000, p.66”
• (Beast, babies anxious in o’seas woods, 381, 2000)
•(Groves, D., 2000)
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 5 Quiz
• 1There are many strategies used for organizing information. Which of the following is not one of them?
•Alphabetical
•Hierarchical
•Chronological
•Foundational
• 2The thesis statement serves what role in an essay?
•Ties the hook to an interesting story to be told at the end of the essay.
•Provides an interesting fact or piece of information.
•Prepares the reader for what the body paragraphs will be discussing.
•All of the above
• 3It is not necessary to use transitions when writing an expository essay.
True False
• 4One is able to locate a rubric for an assignment in which of the following?
•The Individual Forum.
•The Assignment Drop Box.
•The Syllabus.
•The Question for Instructor Forum.
• 5For a five paragraph Expository Essay, the thesis statement needs to include three sub-topic points?
True False
UNV104 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy
Week 6 Quiz
Which of the following is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?
Mrs. Jones has been running, walking, and jumping around for 45 minutes now.
One may come across many obstacles when creating a masterpiece of research writing; however, they may continue to flourish with new ideas each day.
Mrs. Jones has been running, walk, and jumped around for 45 minutes now.
None of these sentences are good examples of parallel structure.
2 The thesis statement serves what purpose in an essay?
Prepares the reader for what the body paragraphs will be discussing.
Provides an interesting fact or piece of information.
Ties the hook to an interesting story to be told at the end of the essay.
All of the above.
3 One good way to strengthen your vocabulary is to use a thesaurus.
True False
4 Listening is a component of effective communication.
True False
5 SHREK is a strategy to help with what?
Brainstorming
Writing
Test Taking
Time Management
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