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UNV 103: Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet


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. The table below contains the information for an assignment in Module 2 of the course CWV 101.

Module and Assignment Information Found in the Syllabus:


Assignment Worldview Puzzle Essay: Putting the Pieces Together Title Objectives Discuss the concept of a worldview. Describe how faith contributes to worldview. Assignment 1) 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 Instructions these components. 2) 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? 3) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

The Readings (Including Lectures), Found in Canyon Connect:


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? Assignment A rubric is a grading guide. It is used by instructors to grade assignments, and it is a guide for students for meeting the assignment requirements. See the rubric for Rubric this assignment below. Readings

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Rubric for Module 2 Assignment in CWV 101:


Criteria % Value 1: Satisfactory 0% 35% Not completed. 2: Somewhat Satisfactory 25% Somewhat complete; not all components identified. 3: Satisfactory 75% All components listed, but not well described. 4: Good 5: Excellent

% Scaling Identifies and Describes Critical Components in Formation of a Worldview

85% All components listed, The description is comprehensive.

100% All components listed, The description is clear and concise. It Includes some elaboration. Description is strong, and the contribution of faith to worldview is excellent. Uses good examples to clarify writers point of view. The explanation is clear and concise. The connection among the components is clear.

Describes How Faith Contributes to Ones Worldview

35%

Not completed.

Description weakly relates faith and ones 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 writers 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.

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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 audienceappropriate 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.

Once you have the pieces in place, you can determine the necessary steps to completing the assignment. Answer the following question regarding the assignment from CWV 101 above: 1) How do the objectives assist you in completing the assignment? The objectives help you to recognize the point of the assignments, which help you to achieve the skills outlined in the objectives. They also let you know what knowledge you should have obtained by the end of the chapter. 2) What do you need to do for this assignment? 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. 3) How will you plan the time needed to work on the assignment? I will set aside a specific time and date to work on my assignment. 4) Will it be necessary to use the GCU library? Yes, to lookup the Cosgrove text. 5) What resources are provided for you? Textbook: Foundations of Christian Thought: Faith, Learning, and the Christian Worldview. 6) How will the instructor determine your grade for the assignment? By using the grading scale of 1-5 on the rubrics 2011. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

7) What is not clear to you about the assignment and how will you obtain more information? *I honestly did not understand this question* 8) How can this rubric help you meet the instructors expectation for the assignment? It specifies what needs to be addressed to meet certain standards of acceptableness. Using rubrics will make your assignments better.

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