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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS. 2012 Fall Convocation Dr. Curry Guinn (CSC) Group Leader: Mekiya Walters (CRW). Why are we here?. University Statement of Academic Expectations for Students.

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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

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  1. ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS 2012 Fall Convocation Dr. Curry Guinn (CSC) Group Leader: Mekiya Walters (CRW)

  2. Why are we here?

  3. University Statement of Academic Expectations for Students In choosing UNCW, you have become part of our community of scholars. We recognize that the UNCW learning experience is challenging and requires hard work. It also requires a commitment to make time available to do that hard work. The university expects you to make academics your highest priority by dedicating your time and energy to training your mind and acquiring knowledge. Academic success in critical thinking and problem solving prepares you for the changes and challenges you will encounter in the future. Our faculty and academic support resources are readily available as partners in this effort, but the primary responsibility for learning is yours.

  4. University Statement of Academic Expectations for Students In choosing UNCW, you have become part of our community of scholars. We recognize that the UNCW learning experience is challenging and requires hard work. It also requires a commitment to make time available to do that hard work. The university expects you to make academics your highest priority by dedicating your time and energy to training your mind and acquiring knowledge. Academic success in critical thinking and problem solving prepares you for the changes and challenges you will encounter in the future. Our faculty and academic support resources are readily available as partners in this effort, but the primary responsibility for learning is yours.

  5. Academic Honesty • UNCW Code of Student Life • The price for cheating is incredibly severe. • Take an F on an assignment (or turn it in late) rather than cheat. • Plagiarism • If it’s not your words, it’s plagiarism. Cite everything. If you are in doubt, cite. • If you reword/paraphrase someone else’s words, it’s plagiarism. Cite. If you are in doubt, cite. • If it’s not your ideas, it’s plagiarism. If you are in doubt, cite. • There is plagiarism detection software. • A student who lets another student copy work is just as guilty of plagiarism and will be punished similarly.

  6. A lesson on classroom etiquette

  7. Strategies for Success 1:Learn how to manage your time • How much time will you spend outside of class on a course? • Your academics are a full-time job.

  8. Time Management Strategies • Make a schedule • For semester • For the week • Look at it and revise each day • Study in a non-distracting environment: library, academic lounges, cafe • Study during the daytime • Bracket your classes to lock you on campus. • Schedule an early class and a later class on the same day.

  9. Strategies for Success 2: Talk to your professor • Engage in class • Office hours • Eventually, you are going to need references. • Good references. • Faculty can’t give you a good reference unless they know you. • Do extra on class projects. • Get involved in undergraduate research. • Internships.

  10. Strategies for Success 3:Use Academic Resources • Writing center • Tutoring & learning center • Math lab • Teaching assistants • Library resource staff • Career Counseling • Counseling Services

  11. Strategies for Success 4:Read the syllabus and … • Professors usually lay out expectations pretty clearly in the syllabus. • …

  12. Pai Mei

  13. Strategy 5: Choose your grade You choose your grade • Every one of you is capable of getting an A in any UNCW course for which you have the prerequisites. • You choose what grade you get in every course. • Don’t be distracted by • The behavior of your instructors or classmates. • The quality of your textbook. • Choose to be an ‘A’ student and you will be.

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