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Scavenger Hunt

Log in to the course home page. Explore the resources available on the site, and use them to answer the following questions.

ACADEMIC HELP

1. Which two reviewing services are available to students through the Center for Writing Excellence?

2. Identify the resources in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence that will help you to format using APA style according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition).

3. What are the five icon headings available in the Grammar and Writing Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence?

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

4. Identify three resources found in the University Library that are relevant to education. Explain how you will use these resources during your program. (Tip: Go to the University library, select University Library, and select Choose resources by subject.)

5. List the six mandatory fields you need to complete when asking a question of the University Library librarian.

CLASSROOM

6. How do you send messages in the online classroom?

7. Name two learning activities from Week 1, and explain how they support the week’s objectives.

8. What are two ways you can connect with your Learning Team members in the online classroom?

LEARNING TEAMS

9. What six documents are contained in the Toolkit Essentials section of the Learning Team Toolkit found in the University Library?

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10. Define plagiarism in your own words. Explain the difference between summarizing, paraphrasing, and plagiarizing. Use the plagiarism resources in the Grammar and Writing Guides section to assist you. How will you avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism in your college work? Explain your answers in at least 100 words.

11. After reading the Decision/Conflict Resolution section of the Learning Team Toolkit, how would you attempt to resolve a conflict within your team when opposing viewpoints exist? Explain your answer in 50 to 100 words.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION RESOURCES

12. How do you get to the College of Education Resources?

13. What is the Technology Resource Library? List the headings on the TRL, and select one resource that looks interesting.

14. What three tiles located on the College of Education Resources page do you foresee being of most use to you throughout your program?

15. What important resources are found in the Teacher Education Handbook?

RESOURCES

Resources provided by University of Phoenix can contribute to your academic, personal, and professional success. Support resources include a variety of helpful sites and tools that can assist you in completing assignments, connecting with other students, and searching for careers. Locate the following resources, and provide an explanation of its purpose.

16. Media Library

17. Phoenix Connect, Guidelines and Tips

18. Phoenix Career Services

Academic Policies

19. Student Workshops

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20. Technical Support Phone Number

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