Topic 1 Assignment: GCU Resources and Writing Expectations Worksheet Directions: Type directly into this document. Complete all 13 questions in Part 1 and the matching exercise in Part 2. Provide the answers you find in one to two sentences, or in short answer format. Please DO NOT forget to SAVE once you begin to answer the questions, so you do not lose any information. When you have finished, save the document. While in the assignment drop box: 1.) click BROWSE FROM MY COMPUTER, 2.) upload your saved document, 3.) SUBMIT to FINAL SUBMISSION. Assignment Due Date: End of Topic 1 Part 1: Navigating the Digital Classroom and the GCU Website (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 the digital classroom: 1. View the links on the side navigation bar (on the left side of the display page). Describe the following links: 2. Explain the steps to find your grades and instructor feedback in the digital classroom. 3. In the digital classroom, elick on the STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER. Click on the dropdown next to the RESOURCES menu (top right). Under TOOLS, choose WRITING CENTER. From there click on STYLE GUIDES AND TEMPLATES and review the APA 7th Edition Style Guide and Template. (You may want to right click and save the guide and template to your computer for future reference). After reading the Style Guide, why do you think academic writing requires such strict formatting? 4. In the Digital Classroom click on, DISCUSSION FORUMS and CLASS QUESTIONS and explain the purpose of the two areas. 5. In the Digital Classroom, click MESSAGES (in the purple ribbon to the right of the My Classes drop down at the top of the calendar page). What is the purpose of Messages? 6. Click on the SYLLABUS tab in the digital classroom and select TOPIC 1. Not including the "Topic" heading and the "Objectives" sub-heading, what are the two main headings found on the page? 7. Go to the LIBRARY tab and locate About Us. Click on the Conkact Us link in the drop down. Describe two ways to get help using the Library's resources. 8. Click the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab. Why is it important to read the announcements at the beginning of each week? What is something important you see in the annotncements? 9. In the digital classroom click the question mark icon in the top right corner, then click the Contact Technical Support at the bottom left. List three ways in which you can contact Technical Support and provide their email address and phone number. The following question is direeted towards the GCU Website at: 10. On the Home page, click on Degree Programs, locate and click your area of interest, choose your Bachelor Program. Locate your Program Core Courses and list one course that looks most interesting to you. Why did you choose this course? Include the course name, course number and course description along with your explanation. The following question is directed towards the GCU Website at: 11. On the Home Page, locate and click Student Affairs, then locate and click Spiritual Life. Deseribe which sections of this page interest you. Why? The following questions are directed towards the Student Success Center Website at: https: l/www gcumedia.com/lms-nesourcesistudentsucecss-centeriv3.1 if 12. On the Student Success Center website, search for the Writing Center and visit the page. Review the resources and services in the section Research \& Writing Help. What resource do you think will be the most helpful for you in the research and writing process? 13. On the Student Success Center home page, type "New Student Success" in the search bar and visit the nage to explore the resources. 13. On the Student Success Center home page, type "New Student Success" in the search bar and visit the page to explore the resources. List three tutorials or webinars that will help you most as you begin this course. For each, explain how you feel they will help. PART 2: 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 overeome common errors in college-level writing. After reviewing the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located under this week's resources, complete the section 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. Assessment Description Purpose of Assignment: To become familiar with the GCU digital classroom, the GCU website, and the academic writing expectations at GCU. Use the attached document 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. Benchmark Information This benchmark assignment assesses the following general education competencies: University Foundations GED1C1 Demonstrate foundational academic success skills. GED1C2 Explore GCU resources (Library, Student Success Center, Student Disability Services, etc.). Attachments Topic 1 Assignment: GCU Resources and Writing Expectations Worksheet Directions: Type directly into this document. Complete all 13 questions in Part 1 and the matching exercise in Part 2. Provide the answers you find in one to two sentences, or in short answer format. Please DO NOT forget to SAVE once you begin to answer the questions, so you do not lose any information. When you have finished, save the document. While in the assignment drop box: 1.) click BROWSE FROM MY COMPUTER, 2.) upload your saved document, 3.) SUBMIT to FINAL SUBMISSION. Assignment Due Date: End of Topic 1 Part 1: Navigating the Digital Classroom and the GCU Website (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 the digital classroom: 1. View the links on the side navigation bar (on the left side of the display page). Describe the following links: 2. Explain the steps to find your grades and instructor feedback in the digital classroom. 3. In the digital classroom, elick on the STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER. Click on the dropdown next to the RESOURCES menu (top right). Under TOOLS, choose WRITING CENTER. From there click on STYLE GUIDES AND TEMPLATES and review the APA 7th Edition Style Guide and Template. (You may want to right click and save the guide and template to your computer for future reference). After reading the Style Guide, why do you think academic writing requires such strict formatting? 4. In the Digital Classroom click on, DISCUSSION FORUMS and CLASS QUESTIONS and explain the purpose of the two areas. 5. In the Digital Classroom, click MESSAGES (in the purple ribbon to the right of the My Classes drop down at the top of the calendar page). What is the purpose of Messages? 6. Click on the SYLLABUS tab in the digital classroom and select TOPIC 1. Not including the "Topic" heading and the "Objectives" sub-heading, what are the two main headings found on the page? 7. Go to the LIBRARY tab and locate About Us. Click on the Conkact Us link in the drop down. Describe two ways to get help using the Library's resources. 8. Click the ANNOUNCEMENTS tab. Why is it important to read the announcements at the beginning of each week? What is something important you see in the annotncements? 9. In the digital classroom click the question mark icon in the top right corner, then click the Contact Technical Support at the bottom left. List three ways in which you can contact Technical Support and provide their email address and phone number. The following question is direeted towards the GCU Website at: 10. On the Home page, click on Degree Programs, locate and click your area of interest, choose your Bachelor Program. Locate your Program Core Courses and list one course that looks most interesting to you. Why did you choose this course? Include the course name, course number and course description along with your explanation. The following question is directed towards the GCU Website at: 11. On the Home Page, locate and click Student Affairs, then locate and click Spiritual Life. Deseribe which sections of this page interest you. Why? The following questions are directed towards the Student Success Center Website at: https: l/www gcumedia.com/lms-nesourcesistudentsucecss-centeriv3.1 if 12. On the Student Success Center website, search for the Writing Center and visit the page. Review the resources and services in the section Research \& Writing Help. What resource do you think will be the most helpful for you in the research and writing process? 13. On the Student Success Center home page, type "New Student Success" in the search bar and visit the nage to explore the resources. 13. On the Student Success Center home page, type "New Student Success" in the search bar and visit the page to explore the resources. List three tutorials or webinars that will help you most as you begin this course. For each, explain how you feel they will help. PART 2: 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 overeome common errors in college-level writing. After reviewing the Academic Writing Guidelines Resource located under this week's resources, complete the section 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. Assessment Description Purpose of Assignment: To become familiar with the GCU digital classroom, the GCU website, and the academic writing expectations at GCU. Use the attached document 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. Benchmark Information This benchmark assignment assesses the following general education competencies: University Foundations GED1C1 Demonstrate foundational academic success skills. GED1C2 Explore GCU resources (Library, Student Success Center, Student Disability Services, etc.). Attachments