General Internet Skills Using the Internet for Academic Purposes

As a student I need to have general internet skills to survive at the University of Phoenix. These skills include

• Understanding what the purpose of the browser is.
• Understands the general structure of a website address.
• Understands the key features of a web page.
• Understands browser features such as; address bar, home buttons, history, etc.
• Knows how to use key words in a simple search.
• Understands how to navigate and use the University of Phoenix Student Portal.
• Understands how to choose a information from a credible website.

Knows how to cite any electronic references from information used. Appropriately Communicating with Different Audiences As a student of University of Phoenix, it is important that I learned how to communicate with different audiences.

I can do this by using formal communication. It is important that I communicate with the instructors in a formal way. Formal communication is very professional. Students should not speak with instructors as they would their family members and friends. Students should be very respectful when speaking with instructors, being exact and specific, leaving no room for misinterpretation.

University of Phoenix and University Library Resources

The University of Phoenix’s mission is to help students achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. They strive to do this by providing access to higher education opportunities that enable students to achieve these goals. Since becoming a student at the University of Phoenix, I have taken advantage of the resources offered in the Library. I will continue to use the resources throughout my journey at University of Phoenix.

The University offers extensive contents and services for research, media library, Center for writing excellence, Center for mathematics excellence, and Phoenix Career Services. The Center for writing excellence offers different tutorials and guides for student improvement, they are very useful. It also offers WritePoint. WritePoint is a review service that is available to students and also faculty. It allows a student to submit a paper and the system automatically reviews it and offers suggestions for improvements. Along with the WritePoint, the Center for writing excellence offers a Plagiarism Checker.

It helps the student understand where they are with plagiarism when they are doing an essay. The University Library offers peer reviewed academic journal. Many instructors prefer for students to use research information from the University library. The University of Phoenix offers many other resources that are useful. All of them are great to use, so I will continue to take advantage of them all.

Upholding Academic Honesty

It is important as a student at the University of Phoenix to uphold academic honesty. As a student I will continue to be original when completing assignments. The University Of Phoenix Student Code Of Academic Integrity states that Academic dishonesty threatens the integrity of individual students as well as the University’s academic community. A sign of academic dishonesty is plagiarizing. I will continue to remain original and use the plagiarism checker.

Setting and Achieving Goals

As a full time student with a full time job, I had to learn to set short term and long term goals. It is important to set goals because it allows me to get better results. It puts me on the fast track and it also allows me to work smarter.

I set goals because I am trying to get a better job to provide better for my family. I have just completed my short term goal, which was to complete the Effective Teaching Training so that I can gain experience in teaching in the classroom. Throughout the rest of the time here at University of Phoenix, I will continue to set goals and achieve them. My main goal is to complete school and earn an Associate in Elementary Education.

Managing Time Wisely

I have had a tough time adjusting to the online school environment. I am still learning how to manage my time wisely. I always try to evaluate my schedule and how I spend my time. I work a third shift job, so I spend most of my time sleeping throughout the day. I have been told that I need to have at least 24 hours a week to study. Although it is hard for me to spend 24 hours because of my job, I do try to do at least 15 hours. I will start to use my time wisely on my days off. I will try to keep my schedule clear so that I can concentrate on my school assignments. I will also prioritize and try to get organized. I will be sure to not try to complete every assignment all at once. I will be sure to work on assignments when I am not tired.

I will also be sure that I am in a quiet and comfortable environment. I will be sure to use all of these tips in my future classes.  Fostering reading comprehension and retention In order to read effectively, I must follow the SQ3R guide. This guide provides the reading and learning strategy that helps me think critically. I will focus on key points in the readings. In order for me to follow along with my readings, I will be sure to highlight important notes. I will make sure that I am in a quiet area so that I can avoid distractions. Choosing the right environment setting to read is important.

All of these tips will help me in my future classes and in my career. Adapting work habits to fit your personality I think that knowing my strengths and weaknesses help me understands where I need to apply myself more. With my personality, I am more comfortable listening to music while I am studying. I also like to be in an environment away from other people. I cannot concentrate if I have others around me talking. I take breaks when I am studying because if I sit in one spot too long, then I lose focus and concentration. I will continue to apply my personality to my work habits because it helps me improve my studies.