GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs

GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs

GC UNV506 week 1 dq 1, dq 2 & dq 3 latest 2015

dq 1

How do you think your graduate educational experience will be different from your undergraduate experience? How would you describe a graduate learning community? What would be the key components of a learning community and how might it be different from an undergraduate learning community?

dq 2

This topic discussed the importance of communication. One of the goals of GCU is to help you to effectively communicate throughout your life. Access and review the “Communication Tool.” Why is it important to communicate effectively with others? How will effective communication help students in their academic career? Give examples. Why do you think GCU emphasizes quality discussion posts and proper etiquette in the Discussion Forums?

dq 3

After reading the GCU doctrinal statement and learning more about what GCU is all about, how do you think GCU’s Christian heritage makes the GCU academic experience different than at a non-faith-based university? What value will this difference add to your educational experience?

GC UNV506 week 2 dq 1, dq 2 & dq 3 GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs

dq 1

Find an academic article. Copy an excerpt from the article. The excerpt should be the length of a paragraph (approximately four to sentences long). Post the excerpt as your initial discussion forum post. Then select at least two posts that your classmates have made and paraphrase the excerpts they posted. Use the paraphrasing guidelines outlined in Lecture 2 to assist you. Also provide constructive criticism on the paraphrases posted by other students.

dq 2

Why is it important to critically analyze sources? Why are scholarly sources more appropriate for academic research?

dq 3

How is conducting graduate-level research different from research you did in your undergraduate program? Provide specific examples.

GC UNV506 week 3 dq 1, dq 2 & dq 3 

dq 1

What are your career aspirations and what kind of experience do you think you need to get the job of your dreams? Name two reputable sources for locating health care employment trends and information. Are these sources reliable? Why? Who else uses them? What do these reports show for the trends in your area of interest? What career plans do you have after completing your degree? What kind of position are you hoping to find after graduation?

dq 2

Choose one of the following questions to answer based on whether your program has mandatory certification requirements.

For those in programs requiring certification:

Review your state board of behavioral health website. Generally you can search the Web under “state credentialing boards” or “state licensing boards” to find the information you need to review the licensing requirements for your program of study. What are your state requirements for your program? How do you plan to meet those requirements?

For those in programs for which certification is not mandatory:

Although many programs require certification for a position in the field, there are still some fields in which certification is not mandatory. Why do you think that is? Do you think this should be the case? The future may bring certifications and/or licensure in the field. What may bring about this change? What requirements do you see being implemented?

dq 3

Describe your expectations for how faith and/or spirituality will be integrated into your graduate studies. How will this integration either advance or prepare you for a health care career?

GC UNV506 week 4 dq 1, dq 2 & dq 3 (GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs)

dq 1

Identify your goals for each of the following categories and answer the following questions:

1. What populations and/or entities do I want to work with and why?
2. How can I incorporate what I have learned regarding life-balance in my graduate program into managing life-stressors?
3. How will I manage my time to fulfill either my practicum or capstone project requirements?
4. How will I research facilities to work for postgraduation?

dq 2

Identify your goals for each of the following categories and answer the following questions:

1. When do I need to start planning for either my practicum/internship and/or my capstone project? Why is this important now when I have just begun my program?
2. What class would my practicum/internship and/or my capstone project take place in?
3. What are prospective prepracticum/internship locations or entities where I can conduct my capstone project? What hours can I work and does that match with the organization’s needs? How far in advance do I need to apply?
4. What research topic and/or population will I be researching for my capstone project?
5. What might my capstone project entail?
6. Will I need certification or to take an exam for my field of study? If so, what are they? If not, how will I continue my education to stay updated in my field?

dq 3

Identify your goals for each of the following categories and answer the following questions:

1. Why do I need to look at certification requirements in the state I want to work in?
2. Why is it recommended to join a professional association?
3. Why is it recommended to know what jobs are available in my field and how would this possibly effect choosing electives and/or my certification plans?

GC UNV506 week 1 Article Summary assignment (GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs)

Read “Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes” by Nagel, Blignaut, and Cronje.

Write a 250-500 word summary of the article.

Refer to the guidelines for writing an effective summary presented in the Topic 2 lecture for use as a guide.

Be sure to include a discussion of the research problem, questions, method, findings, and implications discussed by the authors.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud and the GCU website have many resources to help you become a successful graduate student.

1. View the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial and search LoudCloud to find the answers.
2. You should complete the guide while navigating LoudCloud.

Complete the multiple choice questions at the end of the guide.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Online Learning Environment Navigation Guide

Introduction

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud and the GCU website have many resources to help you become a successful graduate student.

Directions

View the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial as well as search LoudCloud to find answers to the first 9 questions below. Search the GCU website for answers to the second set of 10 questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating LoudCloud and the GCU website.

Use this completed guide to assist you when completing the “Navigating the Online Learning Environment Quiz” due at the end of Module 1.

LoudCloud Questions

1. List the tabs and other items on the screen when you first enter a course in LoudCloud.

1. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Tasks” tab and then click on “Forums”. Make notes on the various forums and their purposes.

1. Under the Resources Tab in LoudCloud, inside the Student Success Center, click on the Writing Center link. What writing style is required for most 500-level courses at GCU?

1. Under the Resources Tab in LoudCloud, inside the Student Success Center, click on the Resourcestab at the top. List the resources available under this tab.

1. Under the Resources Tab in LoudCloud, inside the Student Success Center, click on the Tools for Success tab at the top. What videos are available for students under the Success Webinars section?

1. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click the Reports tab at the top of the screen. List the contents of this tab and what they allow students to do.

1. Click on the Resources Tab in the classroom. List each section. Review each section and list what you find in it.

1. Find and review the contents of the syllabus. List any info about the syllabus you feel is important to remember.

1. Go tohttp://library.gcu.edu. Click on Frequently Asked Questions(on the left).List how a GCU student finds a Book, DVD, streaming video, or other multimedia at the GCU library.

GCU Web site Questions (http://www.gcu.edu)

1. Locate and click the Spiritual Life link on the right side of the screen. You will notice a navigation pane on the left side of the screen. Click the “+” sign next to Chapel and the Gathering. What information is listed under Chapel and the Gathering?

1. On the Home page, locate and click the Current Students button on the right side of the screen. Scroll down the page. What links are listed under the Student Resourcessection?

1. On the Home page, locate and click on the Resources tab at the top of the screen. Click the Technical Support link listed under the Support Services section. What information can be found under Technical Support?

1. On the Home page, click on the Contact Us tab which is located just above the home page footer. This is where you can locate phone numbers and addresses of the colleges,

the main GCU switchboard, and the Student Services offices. List the phone numbers of the following departments located in the Student Contact Information section:

• Career Services –
• Center for Learning Advancement –
• Academic Advising –
• Finance Counselors –
• Office of Academic Records –

1. On the Home page, notice the icons on the top right header area. What are the other icons listed next to the“ ” for the GCU Facebook page?

1. On the Home page, click the Student Life tab located at the top. Scroll down to the Living on Campus section, then click on Wellness Center.What is the Health Center’s official name?

1. On the Home page, click the About Ustab located at the top. What is the vision and mission statement for Grand Canyon University?

1. Also under the About Ustab, locate the four pillars of Grand Canyon University.

1. Navigate from the About Us tab to the Academics tab. Read about Accreditation near the bottom of the page. What did you learn?

1. Navigate from the Academics tab to the Student Life tab. Scroll down the page to locate and click on Bookstore. Click the Online Bookstoreslink and then through to the Grand Canyon Online Studentssection. What sort of materials can a student purchase from this site?

Details:

Participating and getting to know other students in your class is important in order to create the online community at GCU. The Class Wall is a place for students to network and get to know one another. Your first post to the Class Wall will be a biography to share information about you with fellow students.

Here are some things to consider including in your biography:

1. Your name
2. Where you are from
3. Your family
4. The degree program you are enrolled in
5. What you currently do for a living
6. Your hobbies or interests
7. Motivation for pursuing a graduate degree

Your biography should be 250-350 words in length.

Post your biography to the Class Wall by the end of Day 2 of Topic 1.

Once other students have posted their bios, go back to the Class Wall and read them, as well as your instructor’s bio.

Submit your biography to the appropriate assignment drop box as well as posting it to the Class Wall.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Class Wall Instructions

Use these instructions to assist you in posting to the Class Wall.

Welcome to the Class Wall! Please post a biography to introduce yourself to the class.

We suggest using the following template:

Section 1:Educational Background (2-4 sentences)

• Educational history.
• What do you like about school?
• What have you found to be challenging?

Section 2:Professional Background (4-6 sentences)

• Job/Career history.
• What have you liked about your jobs?
• What kind of job/career do you hope to obtain with your degree?

Section 3:Personal Interests (2-4 sentences)

• What do you like to do with your spare time?
• What kinds of books/movies do you enjoy?
• Where have you travelled in your lifetime or where have you lived?
• Feel free to share information about your family if you are comfortable.

Section 4:Finding Your Purpose (4-6 sentences)

• Why are you obtaining this degree?
• Why did you decide to attend Grand Canyon University?
• How will obtaining this degree help you define, refine, and achieve your goals professionally, personally, and spiritually?

Create an annotated reference list using correct APA citations. Complete the following:

1. Using the GCU Library, locate three scholarly articles from your discipline/program. Choose a topic within your field of study and conduct research to find three scholarly articles that could be used to support that topic. Review the Topic 3 Lecture for a description of what is considered a scholarly article.
2. For each article, write a short summary, no more than one paragraph, explaining why the article was interesting to you and why the article is considered scholarly. Be sure to identify the source of their authority within your explanation.
3. You should submit one paper with no more than three paragraphs (one paragraph for each article addressing the questions in step 2).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs

Create an annotated reference list using correct APA citations. Complete the following:

1. Using the GCU eLibrary, locate three scholarly articles from your discipline/program. Choose a topic within your field of study and conduct research to find five scholarly articles that could be used to support that topic.. Review the Module 3 Lecture for a description of what is considered a scholarly article.
2. For each article, write a short summary, no more than one paragraph, explaining why the article was interesting to you and why the article is considered scholarly. Be sure to identify the source of their authority within your explanation.
3. You should submit one paper with no more than three paragraphs (one paragraph for each article addressing the questions in step 2).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

GC UNV506 week 3 Program Review Assignment – GC UNV506 All Assignments DQs

Details:

Understanding the requirements for successful completion of your program of study (POS) is essential to your success.

1. Click the Acknowledgement of Practicum Manual Public Health form.
2. Download this form to your computer and open the document by reading through the content. Place your name in the blank underlined space and again at the end of the document including the date. Please note: A supervisor’s signature is not required.
3. Review your POS or Course List, which can be found in materials section of this topic.
4. Acknowledge your review by submitting your POS to the assignment submission box.
5. Copy and paste the Course List into a word document and save to your desktop.
6. For those students with practicums in their program, an acknowledgement of practicum manual receipt should also be submitted.

Complete the following steps to attach and submit two documents:

1. Click on the new attempt button.
2. Upload your first document by clicking on Browse, find it on your hard drive and uploading it-make sure it is in the window.
3. Once you can see your first document go back to browse and search your hard drive for the other document. Click on upload and you should now be able to see the two documents in the window.
4. Click on Save- make sure once more that you see both documents. If they are both there then click on the “final submission” button.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

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Grand Canyon University

College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Office of Field Experience

Box 478, P.O. Box 11097

Phoenix, Arizona 85061-1097

Fax: 602-589-2898

E-mail:cohsfield@gcu.edu

Acknowledgement of Practicum Guidelinesas Described in the Public Health PracticumManual

Student:

I, have read the guidelines for pre-practicum and practicum as stated in the Master of Public Health Practicum Manual and I agree to abide by them.

Student Signature:Date:

Practicum Field Supervisor:

I, have read and understand the guidelines for practicum as stated in the Master of Public Health Practicum Manual.

Supervisor Signature:Date:

Write a 500-750-word essay on a current topic or issue related to your program of study (health care administration, health informatics, or public health). Make sure to include background or historical context, the impact the topic or issue has on the health care industry, and proposed solutions.

Include three to five scholarly sources from the GCU Library in your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the attached rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Graduate educational experience vs undergraduate experience

Introduction

If you’re considering graduate school, it’s important to understand how it differs from undergraduate school. The most important difference is that graduate students are more independent learners. That means they have the freedom to work independently in their field of study and on their own projects. They also have more experience in the work environment because they’ve spent years working for pay or volunteering for a cause outside the classroom setting. Graduate programs cover specialized fields, so if you want to pursue your passion or learning something new, then this might be where you want to go with your education. Finally, graduate programs prepare you for specific careers or paths—some will help prepare students for teaching positions at universities while others help graduates transition into fields like medicine or law enforcement

Graduate students are more independent learners.

Graduate students are expected to be more independent learners. In the undergraduate experience, you may be required to take classes with other students and then have them partner up with you for projects or presentations. Graduate school is different because it’s all about you learning on your own time and in your own way. Graduate students must complete their own research and write up their own papers; if they don’t do this independently, they won’t pass their exams.

There are many advantages of being an independent learner:

• You can work harder than anyone else because there’s no one around who can help out when things get tough (unless, of course, that person happens upon one of those “hard” questions too).

• You’ll learn how much time and effort goes into researching topics before writing papers or doing projects – something that’s important knowledge if we’re all going into careers where research isn’t always easy!

Graduate students have more experience in the work environment.

Graduate students have more experience in the work environment.

Graduate students are more independent learners.

Graduate students have more responsibilities and expectations in the classroom.

Graduate programs cover a specialized field.

While an undergraduate degree prepares you for a variety of careers, graduate programs are more specialized. Graduate students have more experience in the work environment and are prepared to pursue careers in their specific field of study.

Graduate education prepares you for a specific career path by providing specialized training that will help prepare you for a specific job or occupation. For example, if you want to become a nurse practitioner or doctor’s assistant, then graduate school would be an excellent way to do so because it provides hands-on training opportunities where other courses simply aren’t available at this level of education.

Graduate programs prepare you for a specific career path.

Graduate programs are more focused on a specific field. They’re more specialized, rigorous and expensive than undergraduate programs.

Graduate school is time consuming—you’ll spend most of your day in school or at work, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you want to do well in your classes and graduate on time with good grades.

Graduate students have more responsibilities and expectations in the classroom.

Graduate students are expected to be more independent and responsible for their own education. In contrast, undergraduate students are often enrolled in classes with other students who share similar interests and backgrounds. This can make it difficult for undergraduates to become engaged in a subject matter that is not their own or doesn’t interest them as much as the coursework does. In fact, graduate school may even require you to work outside of class time—for example, by conducting research projects or preparing presentations for colleagues—to keep up with your studies.

Graduate school also requires more preparation than undergraduate study: many professors expect that their graduate students are well-prepared before they enter into any given course of study (or seminar). For example, professors will often assign reading assignments before class meetings so that everyone has time to digest what they’ve learned before coming together again later on; this gives all participants fair warning about what will be covered during each meeting’s allotted time period (usually 45 minutes).

Graduate school is very different from undergrad

Graduate school is more structured, specialized and independent than undergraduate education. In graduate school you can focus on one topic for four years instead of three years in college. You also have to write a thesis or dissertation that will be examined by your peers and professors before you graduate. If you don’t pass this test, then there’s no guarantee that you’ll get into a good program after graduation so it’s important to prepare well ahead of time!

In addition to this academic experience being different from undergrad, there are many other factors that make graduate school more challenging than undergraduate studies:

Conclusion

In the end, we hope that this article has provided you with some insight into what life as a graduate student is like. If you are considering applying to grad school, take some time to think about whether or not it is the right decision for your career goals. Graduate school may be more challenging than undergraduate work but will help prepare students for success in their chosen field of study and future career.