Complete the worksheet, and submit to the facilitator for grading. This assignment will help you become familiar with the resources available on the University of Phoenix student website. You will also be reviewing the parts of the writing process, rules of writing, APA guidelines, plagiarism, and critical thinking. Each question is worth 1 point.
To answer questions 1–18, log on to your student website, and explore the resources available. Academic Help
1. What are the six Other Math Content resources available for study in the Center for Mathematics Excellence? (Click on Library > Center for Mathematics Excellence > Running Start) – Self assessment , ALEKS Math refresher, Pre Algebra reviewer, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 introduction to statistics.
2. There are basic academic skills tutorials offered for which two subjects? (Hint: Click on Library > Center for Writing Excellence or Center for Mathematics Excellence)
Mathematics and Writing
3. The Center for Writing Excellence offers tutorials and guides. Which five topics are located in the Grammar Guide? (Hint: Click on Library > Center for Writing Excellence > Tutorials & Guides under Writing Resources > Grammar and Writing Guides) – Writing style, Grammar mechanics, English language learners, Plagiarism, Grammar glossary.
4. Which three reviewing services are available to students through the Center for Writing Excellence?
-WritePoint, Plagiarism checker, Tutorials & Guides
The Term Paper on Top Principles in Teaching Mathematics
Mathematics is a kind of study in which the properties of idealized objects are scrutinized or slowly examined. Mathematics was first used as a tool for calculation for a certain computation and other tabulation and eventually it was improved and has already has its own terms, approaches and rules to be use for its application. The term “mathematics” is often shortened to “math” in informal ...
5. Which resource in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing
Excellence offers tips about how to format using APA style according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)?
Tutorials & Guides> under Writing resources> Writing & Style guidelines (APA)
6. What are the two writing manuals that are available for purchase at an additional cost? (Hint: On your AJS/501 student Web site, see the “Recommended Writing Manuals” link on the left side of the screen.)
American Psychological Association publication manual, gregg reference manual.
7. On the AJS/501 student website, how do you move back and forth between the readings for different weeks of class?
Go to classroom tab>click materials>find the week located left side of the screen> select topic.
Learning Teams
8. What six documents are contained in the Toolkit Essentials section of the learning team Toolkit? (Hint: The link to the Learning Team Toolkit link is on left side of the student website.) Learning team handbook, Online campus learning team handbook, Guide to completeing the university of phoenix, Learning team charter, Learning team log, Learning team evaluation, Learning team charter.
Student Services
9. What is the phone number for University of Phoenix technical support? (Hint: Use the Help button in the top right corner of the page.) (877)832-4867
University Library
To answer the following questions, go to the University of Phoenix Library by clicking the Library link at the top of your student website, and then click the University Library link. Complete the library tutorial.
Note. Read the Library Handbook, and then go back to the University Library home page.
10. What are the three major article databases available through the University Library? EBSCO host, Gale power search, Pro Quest.
11. Where is the Library Handbook? What is the most recent copyright date of the Library Handbook?
Copy right 2013, Library Services located on the left side> click read the library handbook. Program tab>under publication Writing Process
The Essay on Learning Team
Learning Team A discussed the learning objectives assigned for week three of class. Specifically, the team members discussed strategies to help develop effective groups and teams. The team members also discussed strategies to resolve conflict within organizations. The discussion included topics with which the team members felt comfortable or struggled with and how the weekly topics applied to team ...
To answer the following questions, use the Grammar and Writing Guides located in the Center for Writing Excellence. Highlight your answer choice in with bold, red font, as shown in the following examples.
Punctuation
Category
Where would you find this information within the Grammar and Writing Guides?
EX.
Commas
Grammar Mechanics section on Commas
Karen is a knowledgeable intelligent person.
Karen is a knowledgeable, intelligent person.
12.
Semicolons
Grammar Mechanics section on Semicolons
Roger left the bookstore: he met the Learning Team at the coffee shop. Roger left the bookstore; he met the Learning Team at the coffee shop. Sentences and Style
Category
Where would you find this information within the Grammar and Writing Guides?
13.
Modifiers
Grammar Mechanics section on modifiers
.a The four business travelers were relaxing in the airport terminal. The four business travelers were lounging idly in the airport terminal. Grammar
Category
Where would you find this information within the Grammar and Writing Guides?
14.
Adverb
Grammar Mechanics section on adjectives Vs. Adverbs.
The clothes smelled (bad/badly) and needed to be washed.
15.
Verb
Grammar Mechanics section on Verb
Every Tuesday, either Sally or Erin (work / works) the first shift.
APA Guidelines
Use the APA Reference and Citation Examples located in the APA Information section of the Center for Writing Excellence for assistance in completing this section. To answer questions 16 and 17, identify whether it is in correct APA formatting. If it is incorrect, change the reference format to meet APA format. To answer question 18, write a reference in APA format for any book that you have available.
USES CORRECT APA FORMAT (Yes/No)
EX.
No
Rosenthal, Richard. (1987) Meta-Analytical Procedures for Social Research (Rev.ed.).
The Essay on APA Writing Style
Why Writting in Apa Style Is Important to Criminal Justice/Security Management Writting Why writing in APA Style is important to Criminal Justice/Security Management writing Introduction Criminal Justice is a well-coordinated system of a number of institutions and practices, established by the government. The main purpose of the Criminal Justice is to maintain order in the society, to deter and ...
Newbury Park: Sage
Rosenthal, R. (1987).
Meta-analytical procedures for social research (Rev. ed.).
Newbury Park, CA: Sage. 16.
No
Gronlund, Norman E. (2006).
Assessment of Student Learning (8th edition).
Boston, Massachusetts: Allen and Bacon
Gronlund, N.E. (2006).
Assessment of Student Learning (8th. ed.).
Boston, MA: Allen & Bacon. 17.
Yes
Northouse, L. L., & Northouse, P. G. (1998).
Health communication: Strategies for health professional (3rd ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Pearson.
18.
Write an APA reference for any book you currently have available.
Scheb, J. M.,& Scheb II, J. M. (2008).
Criminal law & Procedures (7th ed.).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Plagiarism and Critical Thinking
19. Define plagiarism in your own words. Explain the differences between summarizing, paraphrasing, and plagiarizing. How will you avoid plagiarism in your college work? Explain your answers in at least 50 words.
Plagiarism is a serious violation, when someone takes materials of a person’s thoughts and ideas and places their name on it without giving credit to the author. To avoid plagiarism-add citation with the page and paragraph number,Make sure you use quotation marks for phrases that are taken from sources. Do not copy and paste materials without citing the site and author. Do not cite to much material because the idea will not contain your own.
20. Why are critical thinking skills necessary in writing? Explain your answers in at least 50 words. Critical thinking is a necessary tool when brainstorming ideas for topics and research papers. When critical thinking ideas must meet the writing requirement. It is clean and simple for the audience to understand. The introduction will it capture the audience.
