SLS 1501 – Dr. Luckett
Assignment Schedule – Summer “B” 2012
Section B019 M/W 8:00-11:50 and Section B020 M/W 12:00-3:50 - Classroom Bldg 1 (CL1), Rm. 309
 BEFORE class, complete all ASSIGNMENTS (in • CAPS & bolded) listed for that day. Turn them in that day.
 Unless otherwise noted, reading assignments refer to course textbook. A QUIZ follows reading assignments.
 CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAILY for additions, changes, announcements, and “freebies.”
 Check assignment schedules for ALL your courses daily—they are your homework reminder system.
 TAKE NOTES in class. DATE them and keep in your SLS notebook. Use them to study for quizzes & final.
 WORD-PROCESS your assignments unless instructed otherwise. Watch for instructions in this schedule.
 READ and follow assignment instructions CAREFULLY in ALL your classes.
 Only assignments and planned presentations are listed here. Other activities will also take place.
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[A B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F] is the range of grades you can earn in this course. Pass/fail is NOT an option.
WEEK 1 Introductions, Classroom Protocols, Using a Syllabus, E-community,
UCF website, MYUCF , Note Taking, Academic Integrity, Funding Your
College Education, Poster Presentations & Poster Design, ADD/DROP
6/25
• For QUIZ points, COMPLETE the 3-minute SLS SURVEY online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012slssummerpre (Link emailed to you and can also be found
in WIKI “Other Assignments”) PRINT OUT SURVEY “Thank you” page at the END, write
your name on it, and BRING IT to CLASS for QUIZ points.
--Introductions: SLS, Instructor, Peer Mentors, Classmates
--Classroom protocols and assignment to Learning Communities
--Using a course syllabus effectively. “Drop/Swap” and “Add” deadlines
--Setting up an SLS computer file. SLS expectations for study time
--Information about online tutorial assignments and event attendance assignments
--How to use E-community, the UCF website, and your MY.UCF account
--Poster session information, poster samples, poster session sign-ups (if time)
--GUEST SPEAKER Financial Aid. Be ready with questions and TAKE NOTES!
6/27
• PRINT SYLLABUS, ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE, and GRADE TRACKER (in WIKI) &
bring them to class in 3-ring binder with labeled separators. (25 homework points)
• STUDY the COURSE SYLLABUS and the COURSE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE. (in
WIKI) Be ready for a QUIZ on BOTH documents. Use your handwritten notes for the quiz.
• PRINT OUT the “Survey of a UCF Major” (WIKI “Other Assignments”) and ANSWER THE
FIRST SIX, VERY BRIEF QUESTIONS. Complete this assignment at your convenience for
the day you make a presentation on a UCF major.
• READ Ch. 7, “College Level Note Taking and Effective Studying.” COMPLETE all exercises
and actually READ all the sample note cards and Cornell notes.
• Read Ch. 8, pp. 101-06.
• QUIZ on Ch. 7 & Ch. 8—use your handwritten chapter notes and class notes during the quiz.
--INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Note Taking
Academic Integrity
Library website
--GUEST SPEAKER from the Wellness Center Alcohol and Other Drugs
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WEEK 2
7/02
Campus Resources and Personal Safety, Research Basics, UCF Policies
and Regulations, Your Degree Audit, Calculating GPA, First Year Advising
**Today’s 2 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 2 presentations on majors. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• READ Ch. 2, about the UCF Campus Community. TAKE NOTES on the entire chapter.
Your notes will be graded as a QUIZ. Do NOT just copy—SUMMARIZE, using
Cornell method, concept mapping, or a combination of these two methods. (There is a notetaking sample in WIKI “Other Assignments”)
• TAKE A LOOK at the UCF College Terms and the UCF Acronyms listed at the end of the
the textbook. Remember these lists are there when you need them!
• 2 ONLINE MODULES, Library Research Tutorial and Avoiding Plagiarism are DUE.
(Instructions for both in WIKI – “Research Unit”)
• (optional) BRING W/ YOU TO CLASS “UCF Policies & Regulations” assignment (blank,
not completed) which is DUE on the day of the final exam (WIKI “Other Assignments”). You
will be able to complete some parts of this assignment in class just by LISTENING to our
speaker from First Year Advising.
--CLASS DISCUSSION about campus services and UCF grading policies
--GUEST SPEAKER First Year Advising, Your Degree Audit, Calculating GPA
--GUEST SPEAKER Personal Safety on and off Campus
7/04
• Independence Day HOLIDAY—There are no UCF classes today.
* Did you attend an academically-related all-campus event this week?
A requirement of this course is that you attend THREE such presentations. SARC and the office of
Integrity and Ethical Development email attendance lists to faculty. For all other events--Counseling
Center, MASS, Career Center, etc.--you must submit proof of attendance in the form of your handwritten
notes and the presenter’s signed business card. ONE of the three events (your choice of which one) must
be written up on a report form. A proof of attendance is DUE next week. Instructions and form are in
WIKI “Campus Events.”
*
For Week 3:
Dr. Luckett’s MORNING section of SLS attends
Library Database Orientation on MONDAY.
The AFTERNOON section attends Library
Database Orientation on WEDNESDAY.
OTHER activities and assignments are on OPPOSITE DAYS also.
***FOLLOW the Week 3 SCHEDULE CAREFULLY***
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***8:00 Class -- Schedule for Week 3***
Library Orientation, “Netiquette,” Textbook Reading, Safer Sex, Communication
7/09
•
READ the Ch. 3 section on “UCF Libraries,” pp. 46-53. TAKE DETAILED NOTES on
NOTEBOOK PAPER (Cornell method or concept mapping—DO NOT just copy
sentences). At Library today, TURN IN THOSE NOTES for a QUIZ GRADE.
•
COMPLETE the “Library Self-Guided Tour”--after library orientation if you wish--and
turn it in today or Weds. (Instructions in WIKI “Research Unit”).
• At 8:00:
--Groups 1, 2, and 3
- REPORT DIRECTLY to MAIN LIBRARY, 235C
**DO NOT GO to our regular classroom.
--Groups 4, 5, and 6 - REPORT to our REGULAR CLASSROOM. Your Peer
Mentor will take you on a tour.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Between 9:15 and 9:30 the two halves of the class CHANGE PLACES. BE ON TIME,
whether you are headed to the library or meeting your Peer Mentor after orientation.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------By 11:00 EVERYONE will be back in our regular classroom for an INSTRUCTOR
PRESENTATION on “Netiquette.” (Netiquette materials are in WIKI “NETIQUETTE”)
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7/11
In the library, a Librarian will teach you how to use library databases, a skill needed for
MANY course assignments during your college career. In Computer Classroom 235-C,
try to seat yourselves so that those familiar with database protocols are sitting next to those
who are not familiar with them. Dr. Luckett will be inside the main entrance to direct you
to the classroom, which is behind the library café. She will stay to assist the Librarian.
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 1 presentation on a major. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• BRING with you THE TEXTBOOK from your OTHER CLASS. (10 homework pts.)
If you are not taking another class, check out a textbook from the library or borrow a
textbook from friend or roommate.
• “MAKING YOUR TEXTBOOK WORK FOR YOU” assignment DUE. (WIKI “Other
Assignments”)
• READ CHAPTER 6 on COMMUNICATION.
• QUIZ on Ch. 6 and classroom presentation on reading. Bring TAN Scantron
• ONLINE MODULE, “Evaluating Websites” is DUE (WIKI – “Research Unit”).
• Be sure Dr. Luckett has received your 1st “PROOF OF EVENT ATTENDANCE” by today.
-- INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Textbook Reading Strategies. Communication
-- GUEST SPEAKERS from the Wellness Center Safer Sex
* THURSDAY, 7/19 is the last day to WITHDRAW from a class without penalty. *
* THURSDAY, 7/19 is the Grade Forgiveness deadline. Both deadlines: 11:59 pm. *
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***12:00 Class -- Schedule for Week 3***
Library Orientation, “Netiquette,” Textbook Reading, Safer Sex, Communication
7/09
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 1 presentation on a major. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations)
• BRING with you THE TEXTBOOK from your OTHER CLASS. (10 homework pts.)
If you are not taking another class, check out a textbook from the library or borrow a
textbook from friend or roommate.
• “MAKING YOUR TEXTBOOK WORK FOR YOU” assignment DUE. (WIKI “Other
Assignments”)
• READ CHAPTER 6 on COMMUNICATION.
• QUIZ on Ch. 6 and classroom presentation on reading. Bring TAN Scantron
• ONLINE MODULE, “Evaluating Websites” is DUE (WIKI “Research Unit”).
• Be sure Dr. Luckett has received your 1st “PROOF OF EVENT ATTENDANCE” by today.
-- INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Textbook Reading Strategies. Communication
-- GUEST SPEAKERS from the Wellness Center Safer Sex
7/11
•
READ the Ch. 3 section on “UCF Libraries, ” pp. 46-53. TAKE DETAILED NOTES ON
NOTEBOOK PAPER (Cornell method or concept mapping—DO NOT just copy
sentences). At Library today, TURN IN THOSE NOTES FOR A QUIZ GRADE.
•
COMPLETE the “Library Self-Guided Tour”--after library orientation if you wish--and turn
it in today or Weds. (Instructions in Wiki “Research Unit”)
• At 12:00:
--Groups
1, 2, and 3 -
REPORT DIRECTLY to MAIN LIBRARY, 235C
**DO NOT GO to our regular classroom.
--Groups 4, 5, and 6 - REPORT to our REGULAR CLASSROOM. Your Peer
Mentor will take you on a tour.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Between 1:15 and 1:30 the two halves of the class CHANGE PLACES. BE ON TIME,
whether you are headed to the library or meeting your Peer Mentor for the tour.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------By 3:00 EVERYONE will be back in our regular classroom for an INSTRUCTOR
PRESENTATION on “Netiquette.” .” (Netiquette materials are in WIKI “NETIQUETTE”)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the library, a Librarian will teach you how to use library databases, a skill needed for
MANY course assignments during your college career. In Computer Classroom 235-C,
try to seat yourselves so that those familiar with database protocols are sitting next to those
who are not familiar with them. Dr. Luckett will be inside the main entrance to direct you
to the classroom, which is behind the library café. She will stay to assist the Librarian.
* FRIDAY, 7/19 is the last day to WITHDRAW from a class without penalty. *
* FRIDAY, 7/19 is also the Grade Forgiveness deadline. Both deadlines: 11:59 pm. *
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WEEK 4
7/16
Time Management, Building a Resume,
Stress Management, Academic Skills Survey,
Career Plans, Healthy Eating, UCF History
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
HOWEVER, poster presenters MUST bring a planner.
Also, 2 presentations on majors (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• WRITE and SEND an EMAIL MESSAGE to DR. LUCKETT & to YOURSELF, using the
“Netiquette” handout, instructions, and rubric. (Instructions in WIKI “NETIQUETTE”)
BRING A PAPER COPY of the email message to class for grading.
• READ Ch. 5, “Time Management.” DO exercises 5.1 & 5.2.
• READ Ch. 1, “UCF History.”
• BRING to class: A purchased, home-made, or Orientation handout planner--10 homework pts.
• QUIZ on Ch. 5 and on classroom presentations
• SUBMIT evidence of your 2nd event attendance today or Weds. (WIKI “Campus Events”)
--INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Time Management UCF History
--Brief review of Library database information
--GUEST SPEAKER from the Wellness Center: Healthy Eating on a College Budget
7/18
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 2 presentations on majors. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• READ Ch. 11 and COMPLETE the SLS Career Development Ch. 11 SURVEY (WIKI,
“Other Assignments”)
• DO the Ch. 11 “Assess Yourself” EXERCISE (in textbook).
• READ Ch. 10 and COMPLETE the “Test Your Stress” EXERCISE (in textbook).
 EVENT EVIDENCE DUE TODAY if not turned in Monday.
• QUIZ on Ch. 10
• COMPLETE the “ACADEMIC SKILLS SURVEY.” (WIKI “Other Assignments”)
• BRING TO CLASS for HW points the sample resumes, the resume prep worksheet, and the
resume checklist (WIKI “Other Assignments”). The sample resumes provided for you MUST
be used as the template for YOUR SLS resume assignment.
--INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Building a Resume
--GUEST SPEAKERS from the Wellness Center: Stress Management
*Two suggestions:
--Get started on the Resume Worksheet (WIKI “Other Assignments”); resumes take a lot of time.
--There is a Career Center document, “Resume Tips,” in WIKI “Other Assignments.” You will not have
to use it for the resume you write for SLS, but keep it for future use when you refine your resume before
graduation and a professional job search.
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WEEK 5 Test-Taking Strategies, Mnemonics, Roommate Issues, Diversity,
Information Fluency and Critical Thinking, Online Courses,
7/23
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, NO presentations on majors. (poster form in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• READ the Ch. 8 sections on “Test-Taking Strategies,” pp. 106-08 SLS TEXTBOOK.
• QUIZ following presentation on test taking
• READ Ch. 9, “Critical Thinking Skills.” Your DETAILED notes (notebook paper) on this
chapter will be graded as a QUIZ. Do NOT just copy—SUMMARIZE, using Cornell
method, concept mapping, or a combination of these two methods.
• COMPLETE THE EXERCISES in Ch. 9. Write answers in the book; they will be checked.
(You may skip the “Brain Teasers” exercise if you wish.)
• RESUME is due. ATTACH preparation worksheet and checklist to resume (WIKI “Other
Assignments”).
*Do NOT use expensive resume paper for this assignment copy b/c I will be writing on it.
• SUBMIT evidence of your 3rd event attendance today or Weds
--INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATIONS: Test-Taking Strategies Mnemonics (Memory Strategies)
7/25
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 1 presentation on a major. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• READ Ch. 12 (QUIZ)
• READ Ch. 3, “Information Fluency.” Your DETAILED notes (notebook paper) on this
chapter (pp. 33-45 only) will be graded as a QUIZ. Do NOT just copy—SUMMARIZE,
using Cornell method, concept mapping, or a combination of these two methods.
• ONLINE MODULE, Poverty is DUE ( WIKI “Other Assignments”)
--INSTRUCTOR/PEER MENTOR PRESENTATIONS: Online Courses Final Exam Schedules
--CLASS ACTIVITY: Developing Empathy
--GUEST SPEAKER from Counseling Center: Healthy Relationships: Getting Along with
Roommates
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WEEK 6
7/30
Goal Setting, Careers & Majors, Schedule Planning,
Faculty Perspectives, UCF Policies and Regulations,
Review of Fall/Spring Differences, Final Exam
**Today’s 3 Poster Presenters have until next class to turn in some or all of today’s homework.
Also, 2 presentations on majors. (forms in WIKI “Student Presentations”)
• READ Ch. 4 on GOAL SETTING (we will be writing goal statements in class).
• UCF Policies and Regulations assignment is DUE (WIKI, “Other Assignments”) Completing
and reviewing this assignment will add in a positive way to your preparation for the final exam.
• CREATE AN ACCOUNT using MY PLAN through Career Services http://ucf.myplan.com
and COMPLETE ONE of the SURVEYS (your choice) about self knowledge. WRITE A
PARAGRAPH telling what you discovered about yourself.
• BRING TO CLASS your previously completed “Survey of a UCF Major” assignment. We will
be using these survey during class discussion.
--Debriefing Summer B
--CLASS DISCUSSION: Career/major choices, schedule planning, Career Services website
--INSTRUCTOR/PEER MENTOR PRESENTATION: Goal Setting
--GUEST SPEAKER from the Wellness Center Topic TBA
 QUIZZES on reading and on presentations)
* If your SLS notebook is ready to be checked, you can have it checked today before class or after class.
This will save you time in class on Weds.
8/01
**No student presentations are scheduled for today
• “REALITY CHECK” TIME assignment is due (WIKI “Other Assignments”).
• FINAL EXAM (covers ALL SLS topics). A handwritten (up to 5x8) card with notes is OK.
The exam will be taken during the last 90 minutes of class.
--INSTRUCTOR PRESENTATION: Faculty Perspectives
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END OF SEMESTER DEADLINES
Classes end on Friday, August 3
On-Campus housing closes Friday, August 3
(12:00 Noon or 10:00 p.m. Check your Housing Agreement)
**Stay tuned on this date, which appears in the Summer B Academic Calendar. Usually
housing closes AFTER the last day of classes. It’s POSSIBLE the date may change.
Faculty must turn in grades by Wednesday. August 8.
All grades available on MY.UCF by 9:00 am, Friday, August 10.
* First day of classes for Fall Semester 2012 is Monday, August 20