This assignment reinforces the fundamental mission of University of Phoenix to promote intellectual growth. As members of the academic community, we have a shared responsibility to promote academic honesty and the ethical use of source materials.
Review the following resources before completing the assignment:
• The Plagiarism Tutorial
• Avoiding Plagiarism Mastery Test
• Student Code of Academic Integrity
• Plagiarism Checker and Manual
• Ch. 2 of Connections
Write a 270- to 350-word (1-page) essay in a Microsoft® Word document on the topic of academic integrity.
Discuss academic integrity by responding to the following:
• What are three examples of infractions that violate the Student Code of Academic Integrity?
• How might a SMART goal help you avoid infractions against the code? Write a SMART goal to demonstrate.
• Why is integrity important in both academic and professional life? How do you put integrity into practice in both your academic and professional life?
• Discuss the resources on plagiarism available to you as student. Which is the most useful? Why?
Successful Communication
Complete Parts 1, 2, and 3. Each response should be between 100 to 200 words.
Part 1: Academic Support Team
Write a brief reflection after completing the Week 2 "Successful Communication with your Academic Support Team" learning activity that includes what you learned from the responses of your peers in the corresponding discussion.
Write your reflection here in 100 to 200 words.
Part 2: Netiquette
Complete the following after responding to the Week 2 "Netiquette" learning activity:
Review the Student Code of Conduct
Identify which of the 17 misconduct violations are related to netiquette.
Write a 100- to 200-word response discussing how netiquette applies to the Student Code of Conduct. Include the consequences of a learning environment where respect and civility are not valued. Share how you will ensure that you adhere to the netiquette guidelines.
Write your response here in 100 to 200 words.
Part 3: Interpersonal Communication and Diversity
Review the list of interpersonal capacities in the box located on pp. 40-41 of Assessing 21st Century Skills found on your Week 2 Electronic Reading Reserve page.
Review Ch. 11: Connecting with Others in Connections.
Identify which two best align with your strengths, and which two align with areas where you have need for improvement.
Write a response in 100 to 200 words in which you address the following questions:
• How will your interpersonal communication strengths help you succeed in your chosen career field?
• What are two specific ways you can work to develop your weaker interpersonal communication skills, and how will this help you succeed in your chosen career field?
• Working with diverse groups of people is commonplace in today's workforce. How does an examination of your own biases lead to better communication?
• How do you plan on developing strong relationships with diverse groups of people in your professional life?
Write your response here in 100 to 200 words.