UNV 108 Week 2 Understanding a GCU Assignment Activity

Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet

Assignment Background:

It is important to read through all components of an assignment in the GCU classroom so that you are aware of its requirements and the expectations of your instructor. Look for the following cues:

What is the objective of the assignment?

What are the elements of the assignment?

How will the assignment be graded?

What are other considerations for completing the assignment well?

The purpose of this worksheet is to guide you in “decoding” any GCU assignment.

Assignment Instructions:

Review the sample syllabus and sample rubric under the questions below. Then, provide answers underneath the following questions:

1. How do the objectives assist a student in completing the assignment? 

Objectives explain what the student will be able to do by the end of the topic.

1. Describe what needs to be done for the assignment found in the sample syllabus? 

For the assignment you need to identify three components you believe are most critical to the formation of worldview. Then write an essay between 500-750 words explaining how those components fit together to form a coherent worldview.

1. If you were to complete the assignment found in the sample syllabus, how would you set aside time to ensure it is completed on time?

If I was suppose to complete the assignment I would plan my schedule out the week before to make sure I set aside enough time to work on my school work.

1. Will it be necessary to use the GCU library to complete the assignment found in the sample syllabus?

I wouldn’t say it is necessary to use the GCU library for this assignment because it already gives you the chapters to read, but you could if you wanted more resources.

1. What resources are provided to complete the assignment found in the sample syllabus?

 

The resources that are proved to complete the assignment are the text , Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview and also the lecture.

1. How will the instructor determine the student’s grade for the assignment?

 

The instructor will determine the student’s grade for this assignment by following the rubric they gave.

1. What is not clear to you about the assignment in the sample syllabus and how would you obtain more information?

 

The only thing that isn’t too clear to me would be the date it is due. Other than that, it looks like they have everything listed to me.

1. How can the rubric help a student meet the instructor’s expectation for the assignment?

 

The rubric can help a student meet the instructor’s expectations because it lists every single thing the teacher will be grading on, so if you look at it before hand you can make sure you did everything correctly.

• Topic and Assignment Information Found a Sample Syllabus:
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Assignment Title

Worldview Puzzle Essay: Putting the Pieces Together

Objectives

Discuss the concept of a worldview.
Describe how faith contributes to worldview.

Assignment Instructions

Identify the three components/puzzle pieces that you believe are most critical to the formation of a worldview. Refer to the Cosgrove text to help identify these components.
After considering these components, write an essay of 500-750 words that explains how these components/puzzle pieces fit together to form a coherent worldview. How does faith contribute to this worldview?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

The Topic Readings and Resources:

Readings

Read Introduction and chapters 1, 2, 3, and 6 (pp. 13-42 and 64-74) in the textbook, Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview.
Lecture: What is a Worldview? How is a Christian Worldview Distinctive?

 

Rubric for a Topic 2 Assignment in CWV-101:

Criteria

% Value

1: Satisfactory

2: Somewhat Satisfactory

3: Satisfactory

4: Good

5: Excellent

% Scaling

0%

25%

75%

85%

100%

Identifies and Describes Critical Components in Formation of a Worldview
35%
Not completed.
Somewhat complete; not all components identified.
All components listed, but not well described.
All components listed, The description is comprehensive.
All components listed, The description is clear and concise. It Includes some elaboration.
Describes How Faith Contributes to One’s Worldview
35%
Not completed.
Description weakly relates faith and one’s worldview.
Description is okay, but the contribution of faith to worldview is weak.
Description is strong, and the contribution of faith to worldview is good, No real world examples to clarify writer’s point of view.
Description is strong, and the contribution of faith to worldview is excellent. Uses good examples to clarify writer’s point of view.
Explains How the Components Fit Together
25%
Not completed.
Does not adequately compare components.
Explanation is adequate but specific component attributes not well addressed.
The explanation is comprehensive and all components are specifically addressed.
The explanation is clear and concise. The connection among the components is clear.
Mechanics of Writing
(spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.)
5%
Not completed.
Multiple grammar and spelling errors.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language.
Largely free of mechanical errors, although uses a variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic English.