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Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 In this topic, you are required to begin the development of your expository essay by completing several brainstorming techniques.

Please review Topic 1: Study Materials and locate “Invention: Finding Your Ideas” and then share with your classmates two brainstorming techniques that you found helpful. In addition, explain why you found these helpful and how it relates to information literacy and the writing process.

DQ2 Considering the resources and readings assigned to you this week, give a brief overview of Information Literacy in your own words. Include in your response, the process of information literacy and challenges that college students may face in becoming information literate.

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Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 The topic resource and readings have reviewed the reasons and importance of using online GCU Library resources in your research. Using examples from the Course Materials, explain why it is important to use scholarly, peer reviewed resources retrieved from the online GCU Library vs. a general Internet search. In those instances where you need to do a search on the Internet, what guidelines should you follow? Why?

DQ2 Review the reading strategies on pages 70-73 in the textbook. Apply one of the reading strategies towards one of the peer-reviewed articles you chose in the Topic 1 Brainstorming Worksheet. After reading your article, select a sentence that supports your essay topic. Format this sentence into a direct quote and include an in-text citation. Then, paraphrase the quote and include an in-text citation. In addition, include a reference citation at the end of your response.

Here is an example of what your response to this DQ should look like:

Topic: Exercise and its effects on obesity

Direct Quote: “Guidelines suggest that there are no added health benefits of high-intensity exercise other than the shorter time frame needed to expend the appropriate amount of energy” (Ross, Hudson, Stotz, & Miu, 2015, p. 325).

Paraphrase: Exercise is beneficial for one’s health regardless of intensity levels (Ross, Hudson, Stotz, & Miu, 2015).

References

Ross, R., Hudson, R., Stotz, P. J., & Miu, L. (2015). Effects of exercise amount and intensity on abdominal obesity and glucose tolerance in obese adults. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(5),

325-334. doi:10.7326/M14-1189

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Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 This week, you will be creating an organized blueprint of your plans for the essay by creating a thesis statement.

The thesis statement for this type of essay is called a mapped thesis statement and should be one sentence in length. All three supporting paragraph subtopics should be present within it and listed at the end of the statement.

Please post your proposed thesis statement as your response to this DQ (no need to meet the word count for this response). We will be working together as a class to approve and/or revise the thesis statements.

For this DQ response:

1. List the main topic/question you selected in Topic 1 for the brainstorming worksheet:

2. List three subtopics:

3. List your proposed thesis statement exactly as you would like it to appear in your paper. Remember, your thesis statement will be located at the end of your introductory paragraph. Make sure your thesis statement lists three subtopics clearly and is written in third person:

Example:

1. Topic: Freshman year academic success

2. Subtopics: Goal setting, Time Management, Motivation

3. Thesis: Freshman year academic success has been proven to be achieved through goal setting, time management, and motivation.

DQ2 Explore the LopesWrite Technical Support page, and answer the following questions: 1) what is the purpose of the LopesWrite report; 2) why is it important to review your report and similarity score before hitting the final submission option; and 3) what are some possible consequences of not checking your LopesWrite report?

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Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Read the two articles and view the video provided below.

After reviewing all three resources, use your own words to discuss some implications of being accused of plagiarism in the professional world or in your chosen career.

Within your response, include a paraphrased statement from at least two of the sources to support your thoughts. Be sure to include their appropriate in-text citations.

Article and Video Links:

Barry, D., Barstow, D., Glater, J. D., Liptak, A., & Steinberg, J. (2003). Correcting the record: Times reporter who resigned leaves long trail of deception. New York Times, 11. Retreived from

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/432404442?accountid=7374

The Jayson Blair story: Favoritism and plagiarism at The New York Times [Video file]. (2003). In Films On Demand. Retrieved from

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=96349&xtid=32499

SPJ Code of Ethics. (2014, September 6). Retrieved June 12, 2017, from

https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp

DQ2 When someone’s writing is not focused, clear, and precise the message is often lost or confusing. To succeed in today’s competitive, professional world you must be able to communicate effectively; especially through writing.

Describe a situation (real or fictional) where not having a focused message in your writing could lead to a problem or poor outcome. Describe how you can use the writing process to ensure your writing is focused and effective.

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Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 In this course you have been introduced to many different types of resources to help you become a good writer at the college level. What resources did you use prior to taking this course to help you with the research and/or writing process? What new resource(s) have you found most helpful? Please explain.

DQ2 Identify challenges that may be present in the online classroom communication such as the nonverbal and auditory cues? What are some strategies we can use to overcome these obstacles?

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Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Review your first draft, instructor feedback, LopesWrite feedback, and course materials. Provide three successful strategies you will use in preparing your final draft. Why did you select these strategies? Do you have any questions as you prepare for your final draft this week?

DQ2 Explain why going through the writing process steps improves the quality of writing. What did you find most difficult about the writing process?

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Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 Choose one of the required or optional readings assigned this week (go to Dashboard >> Path >> Topic 7 >> Study Materials to find optional readings). Discuss the importance of effective communication; support your response by integrating paraphrased information from at least one of the required or optional readings assigned this week.

Give the title of the reading chosen and a brief explanation of why you chose it.

Explain the importance of effective communication. (Do this by paraphrasing from the resource. Remember to include an in-text citation.)

List the full APA citation for the source you chose.

DQ2 In using the GCU Online Library, please research an article within your program of study (POS) or career field that is current (within the last 5 years). Provide a brief summary of the article, and discuss why this article appealed to you and how it is relevant to your POS or career field. If there were any questions that arose from the reading, please include them as well.

Please provide proper GCU Style referencing format, include in-text citation, as well as the permalink to the article.