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University Resources Scavenger Hunt

Log on to the new University of Phoenix eCampus web page located at:
https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/portal/portal/public/login.aspx. Explore the resources available on
the site and use them to answer the following questions.

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CAREER GOALS
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Why are you pursuing your degree? What are your career goals and how will this degree help
you achieve them?

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I am pursuing my degree to not only further my career but to advance my life goal of

developing a nonprofit organization. I would like to provide sheltered workshop services to the
Prader-Willi Syndrome population in my community. The Prader-Willi Syndrome population in
my community currently is not being serviced in the surrounding day programs due to their strict
guidelines and restrictions. Prader-Willi syndrome is a non-hereditary birth defect resulting from
a disorder of chromosome 15. It is a serious, life-long, and lives threatening medical condition
occurring in 1:12,000-1:15,000 live births in both genders and all races. It is characterized by
hypotonia (low muscle tone), hyperphagia (uncontrollable hunger), cognitive impairments, and
difficult behaviors. It is the most common genetic cause of obesity. ("Prader-Willi Syndrome
Association (USA)", 2014). Individuals diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome must have a very
structured environment where they can live and work while having their health and safety needs
met. Academic Help
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What are the six Math Labs available for study in the Center for Mathematics Excellence?
(Hint: Click on the Running Start Link.)

According to University of Phoenix Center for Mathematics Excellence Running Start (2014),
the six Math Labs that are available for study are

Self-Assessment

ALEKS Math Refresher

Pre-Algebra Review

Algebra 1

Algebra 2

Introduction to Statistics

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Provide a brief description of the three reviewing services available to students through the
Center for Writing Excellence.

According to University of Phoenix Center for Writing Excellence (2014), the three reviewing
services available are;

Step-by-Step Grammar Review (SBSGR)

Plagiarism Checker

WritePoint
Step-by-Step Grammar Review is a service that is provided to students that offers simple and

engaging ways to review important grammar topics in a relaxing environment. ("Center For
Writing Excellence", 2014).
Plagiarism Checker is a service that provides students to promote originality in the students
work assignments. Plagiarism Checker instantly identifies papers containing material authored
by another writer. ("Center For Writing Excellence", 2014).
WritePoint provides the student with a review of their written work. This service is available
to the student 24 hours a day seven days a week. WritePoint provides quick and meaningful
feedback on grammar, usage, and spelling. ("Center For Writing Excellence", 2014).
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Navigate to the Center for Writing Excellence. Under Tutorials & Guides access the
Plagiarism Tutorial. Review the various links and complete the Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery
Test. Post your score.

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OVERALL SCORE: 85% (17 of 20 Questions Correct)

Site Title: Plagiarism
Quiz: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test
Date/Time Submitted: 2/20/2014, 6:35:37 PM
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Review the various Tutorials and Guides offered through the Center for Writing Excellence.
Which ones do you feel will be most helpful to your academic career? Why?
There are many resources that I think will be a saving grace for me I think Writing & Style
Guidelines. This will help me to refamiliarize myself with the expectations of what I need to
include in my papers. Also avoiding plagiarism will be a very helpful tool for me, this is
partly due to my difficulty with the proper way to cite a reference. I tend to lean on the
citation generator provided by the university. I also fell that the software tutorials and guide
provided will be a great source of help.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
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What are the two general article databases found in the University Library?

There are three but the two that most generally appear are EBSCO Host and Pro Quest. The third
data base is Gale power search.
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Name three specialized resources in the University Library.

There are many specialized resources but the three that I feel comfortable with are
1. DSM 5
2. PsychArticles/PsychBooks
3. Education Source
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What link would you click to ask a question of the University of Phoenix Librarian?

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I would feel comfortable clicking on ask a librarian link if I had a question. Not only can the
student ask a question, the student can also search the database for frequently asked questions.
Course Information
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From your student Web site, how do you access your reading assignments for this course?
There are two ways a student can access the reading assignments for this course. One way
would be to click on the full syllabus link and obtain the reading materials for the entire
course under Learning Activities. The second way would be to click on the weekly tabs and
look under learning activities to access the reading assignments.

Where on your student Web site will you be able to find your schedule and course grades?
To locate the schedule and student grades the student can click on program at the top of the
web page and locate the link for the schedule and course grades.

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LEARNING TEAMS
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What six documents are contained in the Toolkit Essentials section of the Learning Team
Toolkit?

The six items that are contained in the Toolkit Essentials are:
1. Learning Team Handbook
2. Online Campus Learning Team Handbook
3. Guide to Completing the University of Phoenix Learning Team Charter
4. Learning Team Log
5. Learning Team Evaluation
6. Learning Team Charter
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According to the Learning Team Toolkit section, Why Learning Teams? what are the four
essential functions filled by Learning Teams that are especially beneficial to working adult
learners?

According to University of Phoenix Learning Team Toolkit (2014), the four essential functions
filled by Learning Teams are
1. Creating collaborative learning environments.
2. Improving the quality of shared projects and assignments.
3. They serve as a vehicle for the kind of shared reflection through which adult students
make sense of and apply new knowledge.
4. Provide a sense of community and support that is invaluable in helping working adults
cope with the challenge of balancing school with other life demands.

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10 Besides names and contact information, what are at least three other things learning teams
should include on their Learning Team Charter?
The Learning Team Charter should also include the other students time zones and availability. It
should also include Team ground rules, and expectations for time management and involvement.

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STUDENT SERVICES
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What is the phone number for University of Phoenix technical support? (Hint: Use the
Help button in the top right corner of the page.)
The phone number for technical support is 877-832-4867.

11 Where can you find information about who to contact for questions regarding student
disabilities?
I am not sure but I would say that students can access the Student Life Support for questions
regarding student disabilities or they can contact the Academic Advisor.
12 Name one form of misconduct in the Student Code of Conduct. (Hint: The Student Code of
Conduct is located in the Academic Catalog on your student Web site )
The Student Code of Conduct is important in achieving academic goals. One form of
misconduct found within the Code of Conduct is Falsification, alteration or invention of
information, including, but not limited to, any third party document used to apply for
financial aid, or lying during a University investigation. (University of
Phoenix, 2014, p. 63).

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QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

13 Which section of the Student Web do you believe will have the most value to you as you
complete your program? How will it contribute to your success in graduate school?
I think there are many parts of the Student Web that will have add value, to choose
one I would have to say The Center for Writing Excellence. I find that I still struggle at time
with how to put a paper together. The Center for Writing Excellence will provide me with the
tools that I am going to need.
14 How can specific resources available on the Student Web help you manage your learning
experience at the University of Phoenix?
The one resource that will be beneficial in managing my learning experience is the
Calendar and having it synced to my phone and outlook. This will keep me up-to-date with
all of my tasks as I progress in my learning.
15 Discuss some techniques you may implement to manage the stress associated with returning
to school. Some techniques that I am going to implement are

Personal Time Out This will be utilized when I start to fell burned out or struggling
on a topic.

Communication This would involve me opening up and asking questions when I

am stuck and dont understand.

Contract A contract with my loved ones that will involve a cone of silence or do not
disturb order. This will take affect within certain times of the day. Monday through
Friday the times will be from 5pm 9pm and on the weekends I will ask to not be

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bothered between the hours of 1pm -7pm. Not only will this give me enough time to
complete my assignments, it will also stop me from stressing over things.
I understand that I am still a work in progress and as time passes I may revise my techniques to
add or subtract things, but as I told my family it is a start and at the end we will all be winners.

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References

University of Phoenix. (2014). Student Code of Conduct. Retrieved from University of Phoenix,
COM600 website.
University of Phoenix. (2014). Center for Mathematics Excellence Running Start. Retrieved
from University of Phoenix, COM600 website.
University of Phoenix. (2014). Center for Writing Excellence. Retrieved from University of
Phoenix, COM600 website.
University of Phoenix. (2014). Learning Team Toolkit. Retrieved from University of Phoenix,
COM600 website.
What is Prader-Willi. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.pwsausa.org/syndrome/