WGU D389 - Learning Strategies in
Higher Education Verified 2025
4 basic communication styles: - ANSWER-Passive
Aggressive
Passive-Aggressive
Assertive
5 components of information literacy - ANSWER-The components of information literacy
are identify, find, evaluate, apply, and acknowledge.
5 Note Taking Methods - ANSWER-1. The Cornell Method
2. The Outlining Method
3. The Mind Mapping Method
4. The Charting Method
5. The Sentence Method
A new student is preparing to write their first paper at WGU. The submission must follow
APA format for references and in-text citations and adhere to WGU's Academic
Authenticity Policy.
What are three tips you would give the student to ensure they will not have their paper
returned due to an originality concern? - ANSWER-Tips for ensuring originality may
include but are not limited to the following:
All quoted or paraphrased work requires a corresponding in-text citation and reference.
Use quotations sparingly, and make sure the paper represents your own ideas.
Before you submit your work, run it through
Unicheck to assess similarity scores. Ensure the overall match is under thirty percent,
and the individual match is under ten percent.
Do not collaborate with other students on individually assigned work.
Review the Academic Authenticity Policy and the Writing Center resources for citing
sources using APA 7th edition.
A reference must include the following key components - ANSWER-Author: the person,
group, or organization who published the material
Date: when the source was published
Title: the title of the source
,Source: where the reader can retrieve the information
A source is considered current if - ANSWER-it was published within the last five years,
unless it is a seminal (foundational) work that may be cited for much longer periods of
time due to its importance and influence in the field. You might also use a source if it is
the most recent study available, even if older than five years, as some research takes
considerable time.
A student is feeling stressed about getting everything done; she has multiple
assignments due in two days, works full time, and cares for her two children.What
should this student do to manage her stress? - ANSWER-She should put aside her
emotional thinking and keep to her study schedule.
A student is struggling in his history class. An evaluator provided numerous comments
about the structure and organization of a paper the student recently turned in.What
should this student do? - ANSWER-He should schedule an appointment with the
Academic Coaching Center.
A student was unsuccessful on the first attempt of the objective assessment (OA) for a
course. The student took the OA after a long day at work and had a headache. The
student immediately clicked on the "Request Approval" tab to ask to retake the OA in
the morning after a good night's sleep. The course instructor denied the request and
sent the student an email asking for an appointment to discuss a study plan that must
be completed.
Answer the following questions as you become familiar with WGU's Multiple Attempt
Policy.
1. What is a Coaching Report, and how can a student use it?
2. What does the student need to do first if they are unsuccessful on an OA?
3. What steps might be included in a Study Plan?
4. How many times can you retake the OA?
5. After OA attempt number three, what three actions are required before you can
reattempt the assessment? - ANSWER-1. WGU provides students with their results for
competency areas on Pre-Assessments and Objective Assessments using four
categories: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Competence, Competent, and Exemplary.
Students should access the coaching reports by going to the Assessments section of
their course of study. When the report is opened, the overall result will be indicated at
the top. Beneath the overall result are the individual competencies that comprise the
assessment. These are listed to show students how their exam submission aligns with
the competencies assessed.
2. The student should contact their Course Instructor to develop a personalized study
plan.
3. The study plan may include a recurring appointment with an instructor, engagement
in the Course of Study, attendance at weekly webinars, or other appropriate educational
activities.
, 4. Objective assessments are limited to four total attempts per assessment (including if
the course is retaken in a later term).
5. Attempt three and beyond require a minimum five-day waiting period, instructor and
supervisory approvals, and are only granted after student engagement standards are
met.
A useful acronym for evaluating the credibility of sources - ANSWER-QUOTA, which
stands for qualified, up-to-date, objective, true, and applicable.
Adjusting how you use your skills and knowledge requires that you - ANSWER-know
yourself,
consider your audience, and
vary how you communicate, including language and style.
Aggressive Communication - ANSWER-1.Expressing feelings, needs, and ideas at the
expense of others; ignoring others' rights in order to support your own
2. Defensive or hostile when confronted by others
3. Often alienates and hurts others
4. Can help meet your needs quickly
An informative resource for learning about careers, education, certification
requirements, and specifics about health professions related to careers in specific
locations - ANSWER-the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook
Handbook.
And - ANSWER-Searches keywords and other fields for all words linked by and
Another component of building your career is developing your leadership style which is -
ANSWER-understanding and developing your ability to interact professionally will serve
you well in the future. Be willing to learn from others, follow their lead, and learn from
your mistakes. Take ownership of what you do and do not know, and work, possibly
with the help of others, to develop the interpersonal skills you lack. Focus on your
strengths, build on them, and use them in your academic pursuits.
APA - ANSWER-American Psychological Association.
APA provides valuable formatting information, including the following:
1.font style and size
2. page layout, including margins, headers, and footers
3. grammar and language choice
paper sections
3a.line citations (text used to give credit to a source within your writing)
3b.reference citations (complete records of a source at the end of the paper)
Higher Education Verified 2025
4 basic communication styles: - ANSWER-Passive
Aggressive
Passive-Aggressive
Assertive
5 components of information literacy - ANSWER-The components of information literacy
are identify, find, evaluate, apply, and acknowledge.
5 Note Taking Methods - ANSWER-1. The Cornell Method
2. The Outlining Method
3. The Mind Mapping Method
4. The Charting Method
5. The Sentence Method
A new student is preparing to write their first paper at WGU. The submission must follow
APA format for references and in-text citations and adhere to WGU's Academic
Authenticity Policy.
What are three tips you would give the student to ensure they will not have their paper
returned due to an originality concern? - ANSWER-Tips for ensuring originality may
include but are not limited to the following:
All quoted or paraphrased work requires a corresponding in-text citation and reference.
Use quotations sparingly, and make sure the paper represents your own ideas.
Before you submit your work, run it through
Unicheck to assess similarity scores. Ensure the overall match is under thirty percent,
and the individual match is under ten percent.
Do not collaborate with other students on individually assigned work.
Review the Academic Authenticity Policy and the Writing Center resources for citing
sources using APA 7th edition.
A reference must include the following key components - ANSWER-Author: the person,
group, or organization who published the material
Date: when the source was published
Title: the title of the source
,Source: where the reader can retrieve the information
A source is considered current if - ANSWER-it was published within the last five years,
unless it is a seminal (foundational) work that may be cited for much longer periods of
time due to its importance and influence in the field. You might also use a source if it is
the most recent study available, even if older than five years, as some research takes
considerable time.
A student is feeling stressed about getting everything done; she has multiple
assignments due in two days, works full time, and cares for her two children.What
should this student do to manage her stress? - ANSWER-She should put aside her
emotional thinking and keep to her study schedule.
A student is struggling in his history class. An evaluator provided numerous comments
about the structure and organization of a paper the student recently turned in.What
should this student do? - ANSWER-He should schedule an appointment with the
Academic Coaching Center.
A student was unsuccessful on the first attempt of the objective assessment (OA) for a
course. The student took the OA after a long day at work and had a headache. The
student immediately clicked on the "Request Approval" tab to ask to retake the OA in
the morning after a good night's sleep. The course instructor denied the request and
sent the student an email asking for an appointment to discuss a study plan that must
be completed.
Answer the following questions as you become familiar with WGU's Multiple Attempt
Policy.
1. What is a Coaching Report, and how can a student use it?
2. What does the student need to do first if they are unsuccessful on an OA?
3. What steps might be included in a Study Plan?
4. How many times can you retake the OA?
5. After OA attempt number three, what three actions are required before you can
reattempt the assessment? - ANSWER-1. WGU provides students with their results for
competency areas on Pre-Assessments and Objective Assessments using four
categories: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Competence, Competent, and Exemplary.
Students should access the coaching reports by going to the Assessments section of
their course of study. When the report is opened, the overall result will be indicated at
the top. Beneath the overall result are the individual competencies that comprise the
assessment. These are listed to show students how their exam submission aligns with
the competencies assessed.
2. The student should contact their Course Instructor to develop a personalized study
plan.
3. The study plan may include a recurring appointment with an instructor, engagement
in the Course of Study, attendance at weekly webinars, or other appropriate educational
activities.
, 4. Objective assessments are limited to four total attempts per assessment (including if
the course is retaken in a later term).
5. Attempt three and beyond require a minimum five-day waiting period, instructor and
supervisory approvals, and are only granted after student engagement standards are
met.
A useful acronym for evaluating the credibility of sources - ANSWER-QUOTA, which
stands for qualified, up-to-date, objective, true, and applicable.
Adjusting how you use your skills and knowledge requires that you - ANSWER-know
yourself,
consider your audience, and
vary how you communicate, including language and style.
Aggressive Communication - ANSWER-1.Expressing feelings, needs, and ideas at the
expense of others; ignoring others' rights in order to support your own
2. Defensive or hostile when confronted by others
3. Often alienates and hurts others
4. Can help meet your needs quickly
An informative resource for learning about careers, education, certification
requirements, and specifics about health professions related to careers in specific
locations - ANSWER-the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook
Handbook.
And - ANSWER-Searches keywords and other fields for all words linked by and
Another component of building your career is developing your leadership style which is -
ANSWER-understanding and developing your ability to interact professionally will serve
you well in the future. Be willing to learn from others, follow their lead, and learn from
your mistakes. Take ownership of what you do and do not know, and work, possibly
with the help of others, to develop the interpersonal skills you lack. Focus on your
strengths, build on them, and use them in your academic pursuits.
APA - ANSWER-American Psychological Association.
APA provides valuable formatting information, including the following:
1.font style and size
2. page layout, including margins, headers, and footers
3. grammar and language choice
paper sections
3a.line citations (text used to give credit to a source within your writing)
3b.reference citations (complete records of a source at the end of the paper)
