Week 1
Preparing for Academic Success
Content and Development (3 points)
Points Earned: X/3
In 75 words each, the student responded to the following questions with appropriate thought and details: How would you define academic readiness?
What concerns, if any, do you have with academic writing and reading?
What two university resources will you use to strengthen your writing and reading skills (refer to your Student Life Worksheet)?
What is your personal learning style (refer to the Ch. 1 Aplia homework)?
What are two obstacles you might need to overcome (refer to your Life Factors and personality assessments).
What strategies can you use to overcome these obstacles and be successful?
How does knowing your personal learning style help you be successful?
Do you feel you are ready for the academic and financial commitment of attending college?
How can goal setting and time management help you reach your goals?
Additional Comments:
Readability and Style (2 points)
Points Earned: X/2
Appropriate tone is used.
Sentences are complete and clear.
Spelling is correct.
Grammar is appropriate to this level of coursework.
Additional Comments:
Total (5 points)
Points Earned: X/5
Overall Comments:
Student Resources
Content and Development (3 points)
Points Earned: X/3
Worksheet completed with accurate location of each resources and a one sentence description of the resource
Additional Comments:
Readability and Style (2 points)
Points Earned: X/2
Appropriate tone is used.
Sentences are complete and clear.
Spelling is correct.
Grammar is appropriate to this level of coursework.
Additional Comments:
Total (5 points)
Points Earned: X/5
Overall Comments:
Responsible Borrowing
Content and Development (3 point)
Points Earned: X/3
The student responded to the following questions with appropriate thought and details:
What is financial aid?
How do grants differ from loans?
What effect does class attendance have on funding