The resource "Writing Letters and Resumes" is a module in the "Advanced Composition" course. The course is included in the Georgia Virtual Learning resource series available in the open educational resources collection of the NCLOR. This resource is included in the Language Arts discipline with the subject of Writing.
Material Type: Interactive, Unit of Study
Free practice modules for Spanish language educators Introduction to Oral Proficiency Levels is a free open educational resource that can help Spanish teachers gain a foundational understanding of how to evaluate Spanish speakers. The resource includes 17 video-based practice modules designed to strengthen your understanding of the ACTFL Speaking Proficiency Guidelines and to help you evaluate the speaking levels of your language students.
Material Type: Module, Teaching/Learning Strategy
We know you have come to this tutorial because you are a serious writer who wants to write well — and correctly! You have probably heard the word plagiarism and would like to understand it better. You have come to the right place. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: What plagiarism is How to recognize seven different kinds of plagiarism The correct way to use ‘open access’ materials The consequences of plagiarism How to avoid plagiarism by doing the following: Citing sources correctly Recognizing ‘common knowledge’ Writing good paraphrases Writing good summaries Taking careful notes
Material Type: Module
The Group Dynamics of a School Project was developed in order for students to learn about group dynamics through acting out the roles of five diverse post secondary students trying to complete a group project. Key elements of group dynamics are portrayed including conflict, leadership skills, groupthink, group climate, microaggressions and more. Each scene contains a short script to be read out loud, a prompt for improvising an ending, discussion questions, and key takeaways. Students come away with a better understanding of the theories behind group dynamics, increased self awareness, and a better understanding of other group members.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Case Study, Lesson Plan
A guide on how to read an article, for undergraduate students. It’s designed for anthropology classes but might work for other social sciences as well.
Material Type: Reading
Social Problems: Continuity and Change is a realistic and motivating look at the many issues that are facing our society today. As this book’s subtitle, Continuity and Change, implies, social problems are persistent, but they have also improved in the past and can be improved in the present and future, provided that our nation has the wisdom and will to address them.
Material Type: Textbook
In this learning area, you will learn how to develop an argumentative essay and stronger critical thinking skills. This learning area will help you develop your arguments, understand your audience, evaluate source material, approach arguments rhetorically, and avoid logical fallacies. Here, you’ll also learn about evaluating other arguments and creating digital writing projects related to your argument.
Material Type: Module
Composition I focuses on principles of writing, critical reading and essay composition using rhetorical styles common in college-level writing (narrative, example/illustration, compare/contrast, cause-and-effect, argument).
Material Type: Textbook
This is an Annotated Bibliography Assignment that helps students select excellent and appropriate sources for a major writing assignment.
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
This image of a child shopping in the super market allows us to think more about the ways we socialize children into consumer culture.
Material Type: Lesson
LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define what success means to you.Identify campus resources to support your success.Describe the qualities of a successful college student.Understand the principles of academic integrity.Compare and contrast a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset.Understand the concept of GRIT and how to apply it to your college success.Apply a sociological analysis to the discussion of personal success
Material Type: Homework/Assignment
