ENGL104 GCC Ch 9 Different Meanings of Words and Concepts Discussion Today’s homework asks you to explore different meanings of certain words and concepts
ENGL104 GCC Ch 9 Different Meanings of Words and Concepts Discussion Today’s homework asks you to explore different meanings of certain words and concepts. First, read Chapter 9 on Arguments of Definition. Then, look at the list of words below:
* Flag burning
* Sexual harassment
* The American Dream
* Feminism
* Marriage
Reply to this discussion forum by defining each concept:
1. Start with a denotative meaning
2. Move onto connotative meanings
3. Explore other perspectives that may challenge your definition
4. Explore specific examples to support your definition (at least 2 examples for each)
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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?
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 longterm goals.)
Think about your long-term goal of graduating. What specific short-term goals do you need to
achieveyour long-term goal of graduating?
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 thereareas 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 2methods 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
anadditional resource from the Center for Writing Excellence, aside from the plagiarism resource you
discussed in Part 2, that will support you in the writing process.
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