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FIND YOUR PURPOSE

A Grand Canyon University Media Publication

FIND YOUR PURPOSE

UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

Edition 2

A Grand Canyon University Media Publication

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Contributors

Executive Editor: Declan Joyce

Consulting Editors: Michael Berger, Nicole Quow-Thomason

Assistant Editor: Bernard Reyes

Copy Editor: Lindsay Harrel

Art Direction

Senior Art Director: Miranda Hildebrand

Senior Multimedia Director: Daniel Freeman

Video Director and Editor: Dan Stewart

Instructional Designer: Ryan Hughes

Art Development and Design / Photography: David Pinter

Web Development and Design: Chris Neikirk

Copyright Information

Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any

form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Photography Credits and Illustrations: Grand Canyon University, Copyright © 2011, 2012

Permissions Contact

Grand Canyon University

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Phoenix, AZ 85017

602.639.7500

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Content Summary

CHAPTERS

Welcome to GCU

p. 1

Succeeding in Higher Education

p. 15

Reading and Writing Skills

p. 41

Time Management & Study Skills

p. 65

Computer Skills and Academics

p. 99

Researching & Writing Essays

p. 117

Faith and Education

p. 133

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER

1

Welcome to GCU

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p. xii

Intro:

About this Book

p. 1

Video:

“Welcome to Grand Canyon University” (Tim Griffin)

p. 2

Essay:

Introduction to “The GCU Campus” Video (Dr Brenda Combs)

p. 2

Video:

“The GCU Campus”

p. 3

Essay:

Introduction to “You Can Do This” (Dr Brenda Combs)

p. 4

Video:

“You Can Do This”

p. 4

Video:

Link out to existing video tutorials

p. 4

Essay:

“Education and E-Learning” (Lisa Reznick)

Introduction 4

Transitioning Back to School

6

Adult Students: Challenges and Advantages

8

Dealing with Isolation: Collaboration and Networking

10...