Center for Writing Excellence
Classroom STUFF!
University Know-How
Just For Fun!
Writing Success!
100
What is the preferred style of writing at the University of Phoenix?APA (American Psychological Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
100
How do I know which classroom I am in each week?
On the Computer/Wall Post OR at the Front Desk; should check there weekly!
100
Who can I contact if I have a question about my assignment?
The instructor, my peers, Student Success Coach, Academic Counselor
100
What kinds of drinks does the University offer at the Receptionist Desk?
Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate!
100
Approximately how many subjects should you cover in a short essay?No more than 3 (The 5 paragraph essay)
No more than 3 (The 5 paragraph essay)
200
Where can I get my paper checked for the grammatical content?
WritePoint!
200
What are the best ways to be prepared for class?
Read the materials, outline, see objectives for each week, identify questions ahead of time and do your work assigned for the week! ...other?
200
Where do I find my 'next' class at?
My student website! ..upcoming courses!
200
Where is the designated smoking area at the LoneTree campus?
Back Entrance/15 feet from the building
200
What 'voice' is preferred in writing for academic papers?
Third Person Voice
300
Where can I go to see if I am citing correctly to avoid plagiarism in my paper?
The Plagiarism Checker in the Center for Writing Excellence
300
Where do I receive my weekly feedback?
OLS, assignment tab, files and/or gradebook.
300
Where do I find my first week's assignment when the classroom isn't available?
Materials page of the class; remember it is always available once on your student web page!
300
Where should students be during a GROUP presentation?
Sitting off to the side OR in their seats in the audience until it is there time to speak; the group HUG is NOT allowed.
300
What are the 3 different parts of the 5 paragraph essay?
The INTRO, the BODY and the CONCLUSION
400
Name one 'other' resource that is valuable in the Center for Writing Excellence?
Tutor Review Writing Guidelines APA template/s ...much more!
400
Will there always be an assignment due my first week of class?
ALMOST ALWAYS ..for now! Always look ahead!
400
If my computer breaks down, where could I go to do my homework?
The University has multiple campuses in the Denver area with computers/labs available; same hours that the campus is open.
400
What does OLS stand for?
Online Learning System
400
When you have a direct quote, what three pieces of information do you need for an in-text citation?
Author, Copyright date and Page number (or paragraph number) (Moats, 2011, p.3).
500
Name one of the primary research engines in the University of Phoenix Library?
ProQuest EBSCO Host GALE ...any of topic specific search engines
500
What if I have a problem with my Learning Team?
Learning Team CHARTER~!!, Facilitator...quickly!!
500
If I need special help with ANYTHING, what could I do?
Student Success Coach (4 x per week) Student workshops (on ground and online) Talk to my instructor (special tutor as needed) ASK, ASK, ASK!!!
500
Who is your favorite instructor SO FAR!?
Annie Moats
500
What are the best ways to proof a paper?
Have someone else do it, Learning Team Members do it, read the paper backwards, the Macro, Medium and Micro levels...what else?
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