GEN/201 v10
Rise to the Top Action Plan
GEN/201 v10
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Rise to the Top Action Plan
1. Overcoming Challenges
In Week 1, you completed the Student Prep Inventory in which you were asked, “As you begin at the University of Phoenix, what do you think is your biggest challenge?” Reflect on this challenge and what you have learned over the past 5 weeks.
In 150 to 200 words, include a detailed discussion of the following questions:
· Explain how this course has helped you with this challenge.
· What actions have you taken during the past 5 weeks to work toward overcoming this challenge? What are your plans moving forward?
· What resources (including University or otherwise) have you used to help overcome this challenge?
<Enter your response here.> 2. Goal Setting
In 150 to 200 words, discuss the resources, tools, and strategies you will use to achieve your academic and professional goals. Include a detailed discussion of the following questions:
· How does setting goals lead to success? (Include a discussion of the benefits of both short- and long-term goals.)
· Think about your long-term goal of graduating. What specific short-term goals do you need to achieve your long-term goal of graduating?
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3. Time Management
Question 6 from the Student Prep Inventory asked, “How much time each week do you plan to spend on school work?” Review your initial answer to this question.
In 150 to 300 words, discuss your action plan for improving and developing your time management skills. Include a detailed discussion of the following questions:
· Was your initial estimate of time needed for this course accurate? Why or why not? Discuss the schedule you developed for this course, GEN/201. What worked well with your schedule?
· Using the content taught in class, what time management skills can you implement to ensure success in future classes? (Be honest about your schedule, noting strengths and areas for growth).
· Are there areas where you struggled with time management? How do you plan to overcome these challenges? What resources are available to support you?
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4. Communication
When thinking of communication you must consider both verbal and written communication. This can range from a conversation with your instructor or boss to an e-mail for work or a written essay for class. When returning to school it is normal to feel nervous about your written and verbal communication skills.
In 150 to 200 words, discuss the resources, tools, and strategies learned from class that you will use to develop your communication skills in both academic and professional situations. Include a detailed discussion, and respond to the following:
· Share at least 2 methods of effective communication that you learned in this class, and explain how they can help you advance in your education and career.
· Based on the 5 steps covered in this course, which step in the writing process do you anticipate will be the most challenging for you? What is your action plan for overcoming this challenge? Share an additional resource from the Center for Writing Excellence that will support you in the writing process.
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Order Number 45471455714
Type of Paper
Essay Writer Classification Level
Undergraduate
Style of Writing
MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References 5
Number of Pages
4
Distinguished (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Basic (70%)
Below Expectations (50%)
Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning. Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.
Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning. Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.
The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Counter Argument Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.
Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.
The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Conclusion Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.
Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.
Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.
Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague. The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing
Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.
Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly. Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.
Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting
Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.
Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement
The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words. The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.
The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words. The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly. Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. https://essaysolving.com/orders/ordernow