What This Document Is
This is a worksheet designed for students enrolled in UNV 103: University Success at Grand Canyon University (GCU). It’s a guided assignment focused on familiarizing students with key resources available through the GCU learning management system, LoudCloud, and the GCU website. It also assesses understanding of basic academic writing expectations, specifically regarding APA 7th edition formatting.
Why This Document Matters
This worksheet is crucial for new GCU students during their first topic of study. Successfully completing it demonstrates initial competency in navigating the digital learning environment and understanding foundational academic standards. It’s typically used as a graded assignment to ensure students can independently access support services and adhere to required writing styles.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This worksheet is a starting point; it doesn’t provide in-depth training on all GCU resources or comprehensive writing instruction. Students will still need to actively explore the linked resources and seek further assistance as needed. It’s a check for awareness, not mastery.
What This Document Provides
The full worksheet includes 13 questions relating to LoudCloud navigation (Dashboard tabs like Path, Student Resources, Gradebook, Connect, and Messages) and a matching exercise. It prompts students to locate and describe resources like the Writing Center and the New Student Success Center, and to identify the purpose of different discussion forums. It also asks students to reflect on the importance of academic formatting. This preview does *not* include the answers to the questions, the matching exercise, or the full content of the linked resources.
