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GRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS Assignment
Reflect upon your experiences of the last 8 weeks in the course. Use the following prompts to get you started. Focus on thorough and thoughtful writing.
What was the most significant idea you learned in this class, or what was the most significant moment of your learning? Why?
What is one way you intend to use or apply your learning in your future endeavors?
How did you experience the process of learning during this class? Include one high point and one challenging moment (which might be the same).
What have you learned about yourself as a result of completing the Student Success course?
What is advice would you give to a student just starting out in the course?
Submit your reflection in MS Word or Adobe PDF format.Length: 2 pagesGrading Criteria
Meaningful and relevant reflection (45%)
Coherent & thoughtful analysis (45%)
Formatting, presentation, language, grammar (10%)
Week 1
Anderson, D. (2017, February). Why am I here? Discover Your Personal & Professional Mission | David Anderson | TEDxKlagenfurt [Video]. YouTube.
Dweck, C. (2014). The power of believing that you can improve | Carol Dweck [Video]. YouTube.
Goff, J. (2022, September). 20 key habits of successful graduate students. GradSchoolCenter.
Purdue Online Writing Lab- Purdue OWL. (2022). Welcome to the Purdue Online Writing Lab. Purdue University.
Week 2
Mind Tools Content Team (N.D.). Activity Logs.
Ryder, G. (2022, February 21). Stress Management Tips for Students. PsychCentral.
Urban, T. (2016, April 6). Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | TED [Video]. YouTube.
Vanderkam, L. (2017, February 7). How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam | TED [Video]. YouTube.
Week 3
Saturday Night Live. (2003 March). Plagiarism – SNL [Video]. YouTube.
Week 4
Bjork, R., & Bjork, E. (2019, March 7). How to study to maximize performance | Elizabeth Bjork & Robert Bjork | TEDxManhattanBeach [Video]. YouTube.
Brooks, A. (2019, February 25). 7 Tips to Create the Perfect Study Environment for You. Rasmussen College.
College Vidya Blog. (2023, May 8). What is chat GPT? – 10 ways to use chat GPT for students.
Ortiz, S. (2023, May 5). What is CHATGPT and why does it matter? here’s what you need to know.ZDNET.
Peterson, D. (2019, March 13). Collection of learning styles tests and inventories. ThoughtCo.
Vieira, M. (2020, March 8). 10 tips to organize digital files // back to basics [Video]. YouTube.
Wagner, H. (2017, December 13). Want to learn better? start mind mapping [Video]. YouTube.
week 5
Doane, W.E.J. (2008, March 5). Read Like a Graduate Student, not a Mystery Fan. William Doane.
Haager, J. B. (2019, Sept. 23). Surviving grad school: How to read and take notes efficiently. Clio and the Contemporary.
Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Reading for Graduate School. Purdue OWL® – Purdue University.
Week 6
Butler, L. (2019, Oct. 28). Developing Your Self-Care Plan. University of Buffalo: School of Social Work.
McGonigal, K. (2013, September 4). How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal. TED [Video]. YouTube.
Week 7
OPTIONAL Indeed. (2023, March). Professional networking: What it is and how to master it.
Sullivan, M. L. (2016, October). Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness | Michele L. Sullivan[Video]. TED. YouTube.
OPTIONAL Waller, M. (2019, September). The Power of Networking | Morgan Waller | TEDxNMU[Video]. TED. YouTube.
Waterhouse, P. (2023, February 24). At a crossroads: Navigating work and/or family alongside study.
Week 8
Canfield, J. (2019, September 17). The Reason You Need to Practice Daily Affirmations.
Johnson, A. (2018, March 16). The Power of Visualization | Ashanti Johnson | TEDxWillowCreek [Video]. YouTube.