Description
Prior to beginning work on this learning activity, review the instructions for the Week 5 Comparative Human Experience final project. In addition, review the work you completed for the Week 3 Final Project Preparation assignment, along with the feedback from your instructor (review Accessing Your Waypoint FeedbackLinks to an external site. for support). Make sure you examine the comments offered in the margins of your work, along with the summative comments.
During this week, you will continue to prepare for your final project. You will build on the research you have begun and organize your ideas to present them in the format you have selected. In this learning activity, you will explore the resources available through the Writing Center and the University of Arizona Global Campus Library to help you refine your work while you learn about the many ways you can be supported in your path to developing strong writing and presentation skills.
The following resources have been selected for you to explore because they best align with your objectives for this assignment. Keep in mind that the Writing Center and the University of Arizona Global Campus Library have many additional resources available to you, which you are also encouraged to explore:
Paper ReviewLinks to an external site.
24/7 Writing TutoringLinks to an external site.
GrammarlyLinks to an external site.
PresentationsLinks to an external site.
Writing A PaperLinks to an external site.
University of Arizona Global Campus 24/7 Library Tutoring, available via the library homepage (review the Accessing Library Tutoring with TutorMeLinks to an external site. tip sheet for support)
University of Arizona Global Campus Library TutorialsLinks to an external site.
To complete this learning activity,
Select a section of your Comparative Human Experience final project that you have composed in a draft form (approximately two to three paragraphs in length or one page). It does not have to be finalized or edited.
After examining the resources above, select at least two resources that you will use to help you improve your final project.
Use the resources you have selected to edit the section of your final project you have drafted. Work on your draft using the insight gained from the resources at the Writing Center or the University of Arizona Global Campus Library.
In an initial post of at least 250 words, explain what elements of your draft you thought needed improvement prior to using the Writing Center or the University of Arizona Global Campus Library supports. As part of your post, address these issues:
Identify which resources you chose to examine and explain why you decided to use them.
Explain how you used the resources you chose to improve your work.
Identify what elements of your work are now stronger after using these resources.
Would you use these resources again in future work? Why or why not? What would you tell someone else about your experience?
Your initial post is due by Day 3 and must be at least 250 words in length.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 in your textbook and the LIB101: Week 4 Civilization TourLinks to an external site.interactive.
The purpose of this self-reflection discussion forum is to provide you with an opportunity to explore topics related to the expression of humanity in works of art that interest you. It is also an opportunity to share insights and questions with your peers that have come to mind and discuss any difficulties you may have faced this week, hopefully to find solutions. Your initial posting should describe your experiences in the course this week that can prompt further discussion. You may also discuss your progress on the final project.
This is a student-centered space, provided for you to engage openly with your colleagues. Your instructor may monitor this space occasionally, but will usually not post to it. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to contact your instructor directly.
In your initial posting, address the following questions:
What struck you in particular about the human condition and the expression of humanity as you explored the course materials this week?
What insights have you had?
What has caused you to struggle or feel confused?
What questions have come up for you at this point?
Do you have any helpful tips that you have picked up in this course or a past one?
What questions or concerns do you have about your progress on the final project, and how might you answer those concerns?
Your initial post is due by Day 3 and must be at least 100 words in length.
