Successful graduate students know their strengths academically. Now that you have almost completed this course, it is important for you to evaluate your skill level.Complete the “Academic Skills Survey” to evaluate your skill level as a graduate student.Complete the assignment according to the instructions in the survey.UNV
503: Academic Skills Survey
Now that you are in a graduate program here at GCU,
knowing how you study and prepare for class is important because the online
classroom setting is so different than the traditional campus classroom
setting. Knowing personal strengths and weaknesses is beneficial in moving
toward self improvement. Learning how to improve student skills will help you
build confidence as a GCU graduate student.

Now that you have completed most of this course, complete
this survey by highlighting
the number that best illustrates your response to the statements below. Then
answer the questions at the end of the survey.
1. I am able to
navigate through the GCU online environment sufficiently.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

2. Submitting
assignments within the online classroom has posed no challenge for me.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before
completing an assignment.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

4. I make sure to review all the readings and other
resources before I try to do the assignments for the week.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

5. I work hard to understand the big picture concepts
presented in a lecture.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in
class to my career or everyday life.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

8. I prefer to study for a test several days before the
actual test date.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

9. I take my time and do school work in chunks, rather than
trying to do everything in one sitting.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

10. When I study, I
make sure I am free from distractions.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

11. I prefer to study in a group setting.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

13. While doing
school work, I only use the Internet for researching topics.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

14. Using the GCU eLibrary has posed no real challenges for
me.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

15. I learn by doingsomething
trying a process out for myself.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

16. I prefer a highly structured learning environment even
in an online learning environment.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

17. I really try to
participate in engaging dialogues while in the discussion forum.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

18. While doing
school work, I am mentally and emotionally engaged with the content.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly
agree

1

2

3

4

5

Now that you have evaluated your skill level and learning
preferences, answer the following questions:
1. How confident are you in your ability to succeed as an
online graduate student? Are there particular areas you need to improve in?

2. How will your responses on this survey influence the
goals you make and the way you conduct your online studies?

________________________________________________________________________________

Successful graduate students know their strengths academically. Now that you have almost completed this course, it is important for you to evaluate your skill level.UNV
503: Academic Skills SurveyNow that you are in a graduate program here at GCU,
knowing how you study and prepare for class is important because the online
classroom setting is so different than the traditional campus classroom
setting. Knowing personal strengths and weaknesses is beneficial in moving
toward self improvement. Learning how to improve student skills will help you
build confidence as a GCU graduate student. Now that you have completed most of this course, complete
this survey by highlighting
the number that best illustrates your response to the statements below. Then
answer the questions at the end of the survey.1. I am able to
navigate through the GCU online environment sufficiently.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
2. Submitting
assignments within the online classroom has posed no challenge for me.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before
completing an assignment.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
4. I make sure to review all the readings and other
resources before I try to do the assignments for the week. strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
5. I work hard to understand the big picture concepts
presented in a lecture.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in
class to my career or everyday life.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
8. I prefer to study for a test several days before the
actual test date.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
9. I take my time and do school work in chunks, rather than
trying to do everything in one sitting.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
10. When I study, I
make sure I am free from distractions.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
11. I prefer to study in a group setting.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
13. While doing
school work, I only use the Internet for researching topics.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
14. Using the GCU eLibrary has posed no real challenges for
me.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
15. I learn by doingsomething
trying a process out for myself.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
16. I prefer a highly structured learning environment even
in an online learning environment.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
17. I really try to
participate in engaging dialogues while in the discussion forum.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
18. While doing
school work, I am mentally and emotionally engaged with the content.strongly
disagreedisagreeneutralagreestrongly
agree1
2
3
4
5
Now that you have evaluated your skill level and learning
preferences, answer the following questions:1. How confident are you in your ability to succeed as an
online graduate student? Are there particular areas you need to improve in?2. How will your responses on this survey influence the
goals you make and the way you conduct your online studies?________________________________________________________________________________