Academic Success Research Paper
Continuing Academic Success
Mischelle Fortson
Gen/200
January 7, 2014
Elizabeth Peckins
Pursuing higher education is one of the most valued investments that one can make in life. Therefore, it is imperative that one ensures that he or she capitalizes on achieving academic success. Continuing academic success requires strategic planning and complete utilization of available resources while maintaining academic integrity.
The Benefit of Creating Goals
The first step to ensuring one’s academic success is having clearly defined educational goals. Clearly defined educational goals allow one to consider the desired outcome or destination and to devise a “road map” towards success. As referenced by Kokemuller (2009) in accordance with his research …show more content…
It is a personal choice by students to hold themselves accountable for being responsible seekers and users of information and resources. With the introduction and constant evolution of the internet, there are many possibilities for furthering knowledge, but at the same time, many opportunities to misuse material (Anderson, 2009, p.35). The most common misuse of such materials and resources is in the form of plagiarism. There is a plethora of ways to identify plagiarism. Some are obvious and some are more inconspicuous. Some examples are a change in writing style, transferring of incorrect grammar or spelling words, or simply using another person’s reference. All in all, they violate academic integrity and require one to give credit to others for their work. Understanding this means that you will take the highroad and make conscience and concise efforts to avoid the pitfalls and pressure to plagiarize (Anderson, 2009, p.36). A simple solution is developing a strategic plan to manage task assignments within a specified time frame. The student least likely to plagiarize is probably the one who worries about it the most. If pressed sometimes one may make the mistake and fall into a plagiarism trap. If students are encouraged early on to write and really understand the fundamentals, they probably will shy away from cheating because they will have the self-assurance needed to …show more content…
The University of Phoenix online offers a multitude of resources. They are, but not limited to, the University Library, WritePoint to check grammar, a plagiarism checker, video conferencing and discussion boards, a citation generator to assist with properly citing references, and an academic advisor who is always there to assist. Furthermore, as students outside and inside of the University, we possess an arsenal of transferable skills that we have acquired at home, on the job, and in our local communities. Such skills include listening, time management, note taking, effective communication skills and most importantly the ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of continuing education. This class has helped to refresh and renew my mind and thought process. Because of this class, continuing academic success will be a more positive and exciting experience and I am along for the
Mischelle Fortson
Gen/200
January 7, 2014
Elizabeth Peckins
Pursuing higher education is one of the most valued investments that one can make in life. Therefore, it is imperative that one ensures that he or she capitalizes on achieving academic success. Continuing academic success requires strategic planning and complete utilization of available resources while maintaining academic integrity.
The Benefit of Creating Goals
The first step to ensuring one’s academic success is having clearly defined educational goals. Clearly defined educational goals allow one to consider the desired outcome or destination and to devise a “road map” towards success. As referenced by Kokemuller (2009) in accordance with his research …show more content…
It is a personal choice by students to hold themselves accountable for being responsible seekers and users of information and resources. With the introduction and constant evolution of the internet, there are many possibilities for furthering knowledge, but at the same time, many opportunities to misuse material (Anderson, 2009, p.35). The most common misuse of such materials and resources is in the form of plagiarism. There is a plethora of ways to identify plagiarism. Some are obvious and some are more inconspicuous. Some examples are a change in writing style, transferring of incorrect grammar or spelling words, or simply using another person’s reference. All in all, they violate academic integrity and require one to give credit to others for their work. Understanding this means that you will take the highroad and make conscience and concise efforts to avoid the pitfalls and pressure to plagiarize (Anderson, 2009, p.36). A simple solution is developing a strategic plan to manage task assignments within a specified time frame. The student least likely to plagiarize is probably the one who worries about it the most. If pressed sometimes one may make the mistake and fall into a plagiarism trap. If students are encouraged early on to write and really understand the fundamentals, they probably will shy away from cheating because they will have the self-assurance needed to …show more content…
The University of Phoenix online offers a multitude of resources. They are, but not limited to, the University Library, WritePoint to check grammar, a plagiarism checker, video conferencing and discussion boards, a citation generator to assist with properly citing references, and an academic advisor who is always there to assist. Furthermore, as students outside and inside of the University, we possess an arsenal of transferable skills that we have acquired at home, on the job, and in our local communities. Such skills include listening, time management, note taking, effective communication skills and most importantly the ability to adapt resources to meet the needs of continuing education. This class has helped to refresh and renew my mind and thought process. Because of this class, continuing academic success will be a more positive and exciting experience and I am along for the