GEN300 Skills for Professional Development

Course Description

This course examines the skills necessary for successful critical thinking, teamwork, research, and communication. The course is designed to aid adult learners in acquiring and improving the core competencies that are necessary at the University of Phoenix. Students will examine their reasons for returning to school, and develop strategies for achieving educational goals in school, work, and personal settings. Students will also be introduced to the University library and learn how to access its resources successfully.

Topics and Objectives

Techniques for Academic Success

Identify university resources required for student success.
Create a learning plan based on personal learning style, time management skills, as well as short-and long-term goals.
Develop strategies for monitoring progress towards goal achievement.
Develop an effective and comprehensive team charter.

Working in Teams and Writing Basics

Identify the benefits and challenges of working and learning in teams.
Examine strategies for enhancing team performance.
Use prewriting techniques in the development of a research paper.

Conducting Research and Presenting Findings

Locate sources of relevant academic information in the University Library.
Demonstrate summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting information from various sources.
Prepare a research paper using American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards.
Construct a presentation.