Scavenger Hunt
University of Phoenix Material
Student Web Scavenger Hunt
Log on to the University of Phoenix eCampus web page located at: https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/portal/portal/public/login.aspx. Explore the resources available on the site and use them to answer the following questions.
Writing resources
Which three reviewing services are available to students through the Center for Writing Excellence? * Three reviewing services available to the student are the WritePoint checker, the Tutor Review, and the Plagiarism Checker.
Which resource in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence offers tips about how to format a paper?
There is a section that is titled APA information and under that section is an APA Format …show more content…
and Style Checklist. This section offers tips on how to format a paper.
What are the University of Phoenix’s suggested resources for academic writing formatting and grammar guides? (Hint: This information is located in the Center for Writing Excellence) * * The suggested resource for academic writing formatting is The Publication Manual of American Psychological Association (APA).
* The suggested resource for grammar style and usage is The Gregg Reference Manual. * *
University Library 1. What are the three major article databases found in the University Library?
Three major databases found in the University Library are Proquest, EBSCO, and Gale Power search.
Name three specialized article databases in the University Library. * * Three specialized article databases in the University Library are: Opposing Viewpoints, Resource Center, Psych Articles, and Emerald.
What link would you click to ask a question of the University of Phoenix Librarian?
In the University of Phoenix Library under student services to the right of the page there is an “Ask a Librarian” link.
Course Information 1. From your student Web site, how do you access your reading assignments for this course?
On the home page, you can click on the materials and then scroll down to the appropriate week where the material is available.
What chapter from the text Keys to College Studying is part of the reading assignment for Week Four of this course? …show more content…
* * The chapter from the text Keys to College Studying, which is part of the reading this week is chapter 3. *
Where on your student Web site will you be able to find your schedule and course grades for all courses completed to date?
You can find the schedule and course grades of the courses completed under the program tab, then you click on the schedule and grades.
Learning Teams 1.
What six documents are contained in the “Toolkit Essentials” section of the Learning Team Toolkit? * * The six documents in the Toolkit essential section of the Learning Team are the Learning Team Handbook, Online Campus Learning Team Handbook, Guide to Completing the University of Phoenix Learning Team Charter, Learning Team Log, Learning Team Evaluation, Learning Team Charter. *
According to the Learning Team Toolkit section, “Why Learning Teams?” what are the four essential functions filled by Learning Teams that are especially beneficial to working adult * * The four essential functions filled by Learning Teams are: * Create collaborative learning environments in which working adult share the practical knowledge that comes from their life and work experience. Improve the quality of shared projects and assignments. Serve as vehicles for the kind of shared reflection through which adult students make sense of and apply new knowledge. Provide a sense of community and support that is invaluable in helping working adults cope with the challenge of balancing school with other life
demands. * *
Student Services 1. What is the phone number for University of Phoenix technical support? (Hint: Use the “Help” button in the top right corner of the page.)
The phone number for the University technical support is 1-877-832-4867.
Where can you find information about who to contact for questions regarding student disabilities?
Under the programs tab, has a topic of “Services”. Under this section has a link for “University Disability Services”.
What three National Testing Programs does the University of Phoenix award credit for? * * The three National Testing Programs the University awards credit for are The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activities For Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), and the Excelsior College Examinations.
Name one form of misconduct in the Student Code of Conduct. (Hint: The Student Code of Conduct is located in the Academic Catalog). * One form of misconduct is: * “Actions, oral statements, and written statements which threaten or violate the personal safety or any member of the faculty, staff, or other students”.
Student Web Scavenger Hunt
Log on to the University of Phoenix eCampus web page located at: https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/portal/portal/public/login.aspx. Explore the resources available on the site and use them to answer the following questions.
Writing resources
Which three reviewing services are available to students through the Center for Writing Excellence? * Three reviewing services available to the student are the WritePoint checker, the Tutor Review, and the Plagiarism Checker.
Which resource in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence offers tips about how to format a paper?
There is a section that is titled APA information and under that section is an APA Format …show more content…
and Style Checklist. This section offers tips on how to format a paper.
What are the University of Phoenix’s suggested resources for academic writing formatting and grammar guides? (Hint: This information is located in the Center for Writing Excellence) * * The suggested resource for academic writing formatting is The Publication Manual of American Psychological Association (APA).
* The suggested resource for grammar style and usage is The Gregg Reference Manual. * *
University Library 1. What are the three major article databases found in the University Library?
Three major databases found in the University Library are Proquest, EBSCO, and Gale Power search.
Name three specialized article databases in the University Library. * * Three specialized article databases in the University Library are: Opposing Viewpoints, Resource Center, Psych Articles, and Emerald.
What link would you click to ask a question of the University of Phoenix Librarian?
In the University of Phoenix Library under student services to the right of the page there is an “Ask a Librarian” link.
Course Information 1. From your student Web site, how do you access your reading assignments for this course?
On the home page, you can click on the materials and then scroll down to the appropriate week where the material is available.
What chapter from the text Keys to College Studying is part of the reading assignment for Week Four of this course? …show more content…
* * The chapter from the text Keys to College Studying, which is part of the reading this week is chapter 3. *
Where on your student Web site will you be able to find your schedule and course grades for all courses completed to date?
You can find the schedule and course grades of the courses completed under the program tab, then you click on the schedule and grades.
Learning Teams 1.
What six documents are contained in the “Toolkit Essentials” section of the Learning Team Toolkit? * * The six documents in the Toolkit essential section of the Learning Team are the Learning Team Handbook, Online Campus Learning Team Handbook, Guide to Completing the University of Phoenix Learning Team Charter, Learning Team Log, Learning Team Evaluation, Learning Team Charter. *
According to the Learning Team Toolkit section, “Why Learning Teams?” what are the four essential functions filled by Learning Teams that are especially beneficial to working adult * * The four essential functions filled by Learning Teams are: * Create collaborative learning environments in which working adult share the practical knowledge that comes from their life and work experience. Improve the quality of shared projects and assignments. Serve as vehicles for the kind of shared reflection through which adult students make sense of and apply new knowledge. Provide a sense of community and support that is invaluable in helping working adults cope with the challenge of balancing school with other life
demands. * *
Student Services 1. What is the phone number for University of Phoenix technical support? (Hint: Use the “Help” button in the top right corner of the page.)
The phone number for the University technical support is 1-877-832-4867.
Where can you find information about who to contact for questions regarding student disabilities?
Under the programs tab, has a topic of “Services”. Under this section has a link for “University Disability Services”.
What three National Testing Programs does the University of Phoenix award credit for? * * The three National Testing Programs the University awards credit for are The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activities For Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), and the Excelsior College Examinations.
Name one form of misconduct in the Student Code of Conduct. (Hint: The Student Code of Conduct is located in the Academic Catalog). * One form of misconduct is: * “Actions, oral statements, and written statements which threaten or violate the personal safety or any member of the faculty, staff, or other students”.