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Week 3 Assignment Worksheet
No matter how well we plan, things can go wrong. Power outages, extreme weather, family emergencies, internet service disruptions, and computer malfunctions can happen at the most inconvenient times. Use this worksheet to gather information to create a plan for unusual or emergency circumstances that you can print or access off-line.
First things first!
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You will need this information if you need to use a different computer or if you need to contact your Instructor or advisor. |
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1. Your advisor ( This is your academic advisor who will work with you throughout your academic career.)
In your myWalden Student Portal, find the Meet Your Advisor tile, which contains this information.
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Name: Email: Phone: Hours: Advisors hold hours between 7am and 7pm CST, Monday-Friday.
(Tip: The general line is: 1-800-925-3368 but your portal will show the direct line to your specific advisor.)
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2. Your Instructor ( Remember to update this section as you start a new course)
Go to the Instructor’s Corner in your class to find this information.
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Name: Email: Phone: Office hours, if posted: Time zone, if posted:
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3. myWalden Student Portal
Find the website address you use to access your online courses.
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my Walden Student Portal address:
( Tip: Y ou may want to keep your login information available as well but, for security reasons, DO NOT write it here. Keep this information in a separate, safe place.)
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4. What is Walden University’s main website’s address? |
Walden University website:
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Walden Services
Next, let’s talk about Walden services! Walden has many wonderful services to help students with almost every need.
In the classroom’s Homepage, look through each link provided in the Quick Access menu:
When you get to the Guidelines and Policies link, click on the Walden Student Support section. Then, answer the questions in the next section:
University Services through Walden Support
These services and offices can be helpful in completing your work, maintaining your academic standing, and caring for your personal well-being. It is important to have contact information printed out for reference, in case of a technology failure.
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5. Classroom Support Center, for support with Canvas |
Phone number:
Hours:
( Tip: You can also use the Help button in the green menu to the right of the classroom.)
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6. Student Guidance Resources, free to all enrolled Walden students |
Website address:
Company ID Code:
Phone:
Hours:
( When you go to the website, go to Register and the Company ID Code is n ecessary for accessing the service.) |
Now, go to Links to answer the next questions:
University Services under Additional Walden Resources section
These services and offices will also be important to your academic journey. It is important to have contact information printed out for reference in case of a technology failure. Click on Access Link for each item below to find the information you need (they are listed in order):
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7. Walden Student Success Advising
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Website address: |
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8. Walden Library
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Website address: |
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9. Academic Skills Center
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Website address: |
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10. WITHIN the Academic Skills Center’s page, Success Strategies’ tab (located at the top)
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Success Strategies website address: |
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11. WITHIN the Academic Skills Center’s page, Peer Mentors’ tab (located at the top) |
Peer Mentors website address: |
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12. Ask-A-Librarian: Walden Library Reference Service |
Website address: |
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13. Walden Writing Center
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Website address: |
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14. Writing Center’s page, Grammarly tab |
Grammarly website address: |
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15. OASIS Resource Page |
OASIS Website: |
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16. Writing Templates |
Walden Templates Website: |
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17. APA Resources |
APA Resources: |
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18. Undergraduate Career Help |
Career Planning and Development website: |
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19. OASIS Undergraduate Page |
Ask OASIS Undergraduate Students website: |
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20. Artificial Intelligence Guidelines 20a. Scholarly Research and Writing with AI Tools |
Website Addresses: |
Three additional resources that may be helpful for you:
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Walden Office of Disability Services https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/disability-services Email: [email protected] Phone: 855.229.0848 Fax: 630.596.1651 |
Walden Office of Military Services https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/military-services Email: [email protected] Phone: 800.925.3368 then follow the prompts.
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Walden Financial Aid Services https://www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid Email: [email protected] |
Technology plans
As an online student, knowing where you can find a computer or access to the internet in case of an emergency will save you stress and worry. Let’s identify some personal resources to keep in mind.
Tip : Classmates can be a valuable support resource. You can email your classmates using the Canvas Inbox in our classroom. You can also connect with other Walden students using the private Facebook groups. Find them here: https://www.waldenu.edu/facebook-group-finder#2022 )
What do you still need?
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You are at the beginning of your new story as an online student. As you have experienced, the business of becoming a student can be complex and detailed.
Write one paragraph for each of the following questions. Make sure each paragraph is a minimum of 4 sentences. |
24. As you navigate your academic journey, consider which university service you believe would be the most valuable in aiding your progress. What specific challenges or goals do you have in mind that make this service particularly important? How do you envision this service enhancing your overall college experience and academic success?
25. As an undergraduate student at Walden University, it's essential to reflect on the specific areas of knowledge and information that you believe require further attention. Could you identify the subjects or topics where you feel your understanding is not yet complete? Furthermore, what drives your motivation to delve deeper into these areas? How do you anticipate that gaining a more comprehensive grasp of this information will benefit your academic and career pursuits?
26. You're now three weeks into this course, gaining valuable insights into your future career path. Congratulations on your progress! Can you pinpoint specific skills you've acquired during this time? Additionally, which skills do you aspire to develop further, and what drives your interest in acquiring them? Moreover, what aspects of earning your degree and embarking on a new career journey excite you the most? How do you envision these skills contributing to your future success?
SUBMIT:
The last step is to save this file where you can find it, and use the following format for the file name:
WK3AssgnLastNameFirstInitial.doc.
Print this out and save it. Or take a picture of it with your smart phone so you have access to the information even if your computer is not working.
Now go to the classroom and submit this file to the Week 3 Assignment link as an attached file. If you have any trouble, you know how to reach Student Support.
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