...Zombie Survival Guide The Zombie Survival Guide is a very excellent book. People think its only about zombies but that is wrong, it can also teach you life saving skills. Like if you had to live on your own in the woods this tells you how to start fires, how not to be seen. How to prepare, what to have, and what not to have. Teaches you how to make supplies, warning signs of situations, and what to avoid. The conflict of the story is that a zombie apocalypse breaks out, and this book helps you to survive. And this book is a list of do’s and don’ts. Everyone needs to know how to preserve, prepare, and execute; whether it’s zombies, dogs, or people. No one knows what can happen so saing there is no such thing and I don’t need to prepare are vital life changing mistakes. What happens if you wreck your car in the middle of nowhere and you have no knowledge of what to do? People say oh your smart you’ll be fine, but that’s because they think oh it won’t happen to me or I think I know everything I need to. But that’s where ignorance has gotten to people’s brains. Just because I’ve camped in my back yard and lived means I can do it in the middle of nowhere and chances are those people are going to die. Now compare that person to me if I had the book. Who do you think would live longer? The person that survived a child attack for the last smore at a bonfire, or the guy with the book of how to survive in the wild during a time of devastation and anarchy? I’ll leave it to you to decide...
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...Survival Guide Melvin Cummings Survival Guide My survival through this program is vital for me accomplishing my goals. I know that there are challenges to come my way, but with all of the resources I have to assist me. There is no way that I can not accomplish my goals to graduate. This is why my first action plan is making sure I am using Axia Colleges Educational Resources. The Centers for Writing Excellence has got to be one of the best sources of help that you can find. When I have papers to write, I run them through write point and plagiarism Checker. I write all of my work now through River point Writer which helps by setting all the tabs and fonts and things that line up to the institutions standard. Writing is not my strongest subject so these tools are there to be used. There is also The Center for Mathematics. This is not a particularly fun class for me either so from time to time, I go through some of the lesson drills to sharpen my skills and help me to remember basic fundamentals in working out problems about once a week. I use The Research Center for all my research papers that I dig up information for. The large assortment of Encyclopedias gives me all I am looking for in history. My next phase in my Survival is to always remain honest. Upholding Academic Honesty has to be the cornerstone of who you are. It is always my standard and plan to maintain complete integrity in accordance with my agreement with the University. Stealing...
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...Writing academic papers or just your normal day to day school work can be very intimidating at times. As long as I have the determination and the drive to succeed, conquering these obstacles will be a relatively easy task. Unlike traditional college where you go in and sit in a class and have months before you finish, online schooling is much more demanding. It requires that you have the motivation to complete your work on time and learn the material that is presented in front of you. A lot of knowledge can be carried on from one’s high school experience but like many people, polishing up those skills you learned years back is much needed. What I hope to accomplish with my survival guide is to develop much needed strategies that will help me in my studies in college. Conducting research for academic papers or even discussion questions is not just an option but a requirement. There are many ways to conduct research and with all these sources at your fingertips. Because of the many sources the task can seem overwhelming at times. One powerful tool at everyone’s disposal is the internet. This is a very valuable tool because there is a wealth of information available. Be warned because not all the information on the internet is creditable. A good way to get accurate information is to cross reference several sites and exempt information that is not correct. Another way to conduct research is through the University Library. Much like a search engine on the internet, the University...
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...Christopher J Sforza Gen.105 7/9/11 Student Survival Guide This general class has got to be one of the most helpful classes that I have ever taken in any schooling that I have been in. The way the techniques are brought about make it for such a much easier way to study, or to get a good comprehension on the material. For these 9 weeks I have used the majority of these techniques for both of my classes, and I would have to say it has really helped me study, and strive for good grades. The educational resources that are offered here on the Axia website are incredible. I have never been more impressed with how easy it is to locate and access everything. I was at a state university before this online journey, and the library and resources were so much harder to use and did not provide as many resources. When having to use the audio appendixes I would download them to my computer than transfer them to my cell phone. I would be able to listen to them anywhere I was, even while I was driving with my aux hookup from my phone to the car speakers. This program give you the tools you need to succeed, you just have to be smart enough to use them and not waste them. Alone, the library has so many different tools it is hard to use them all during the course of a class. To have all this information right in front of you on one website makes it 10 times easier than having to go to your local library. I still stick to the basic knowledge I learned in high school when it comes to doing research...
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...HI, my name is Krystal Mccree. I’m doing a survival guide for college. At the University of Phoenix, time management and turning in assignments is very important. The instructors here make sure that you are ready for this educational ride. I will develop an action plan to follow so I can successfully complete my degree program. Your personality is considered when taking courses at the University of Phoenix. It’s used to help you choose you’re major wisely. Just to make sure you’re not wasting time and money, I recommend the personality spectrum is taken. When I took the personality spectrum, I found out that I was in the wrong field. My results showed me that I belong in the criminal Justice field. I’m not interested in Criminal Justice; the healthcare field has my heart. In college, you will be involved with different people. Interacting with your classmates can be very helpful. It’s good to get into groups to learn about others differences; it helps you to gain strength in weak areas. You have to be open to try new things. You can become more successful and intelligent. It can be challenging relating to others. You can learn new skills and obtain information. Value your social skills and apply them into your everyday life. Knowing the basics of searching the internet is very vital. You have to know how to navigate the internet to ensure you’re searching that source correctly. When using the internet for academic purposes, it’s important to look at all search results...
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... * 12 December 2010 * The Guide to Survival * Daniel Defoe’s novel depicts a young Englishman who is shipwrecked on his journey from Brazil. Crusoe becomes joyful after years on the island, calling himself “the king.” Saving the life of a man that the cannibals have come to feast upon, he finds companionship. Naming him Friday, Crusoe takes responsibility for him, educates him but still considers him as a slave. Despite being accustomed to living on a plantation, he adapts to island life. When Crusoe returns later to the island, he finds that the island is an imperial colony governed by Spaniards. When mental toughness is challenged, adaptation to the environment with courage and happiness are the key to survival. * In Robinson Crusoe, Crusoe says “And now I have Difficulties to struggle with, too great for even Nature itself to support, and no Assistance, no Help, no Comfort, no Advice; then I cry’d out, Lord be my help, for I am in great Distress” (91). After Crusoe makes this statement, he becomes independent and figures out the ways of survival by surveying the island as he becomes healthier and starts to mark the days that he has been stranded. He learns that he cannot give up if he wants to see the light of another day. When people are put into a different environment then they are used to, they do not learn to adapt which leads them to an unsuccessful survival point. Change of life styles is the answer to survival just as Crusoe did and people must...
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...Survival Guide Let’s Get Started On the first day of classes with Axia College, it is important to login and download the course materials and syllabus. I have found that by making folders under My Documents labeled first with the course name, and then inside have folders labeled each week 1-9 where I save the relevant materials for the weeks work. After downloading the files to the appropriate files, it is best to break up the syllabus. I like to copy and paste each week of the syllabus to a word document filed again under the corresponding week. This makes it easy to access what is needed for the week. It is also important to download the course calendar to keep a closer watch on when assignments are due. By looking at the course calendar at the beginning of each week you will be able to manage your assignments accordingly. After reading through the course syllabus and downloading course materials the next step is to check the main forum. The main forum is where your instructor posts information about what changes may be made for the week and also posts the weekly discussion questions for you to answer. In the main forum only the instructor will post topics. This is the area in which we as students post replies to the teacher and also our classmates. These posts are the only ones that apply to your weekly participation grade. It is very important...
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...Student’s Survival Guide Brandie Bowland Axia College GEN105 July 12, 2009 So I am coming to the end of the 9 weeks of my first two classes. When I first decided to take on going back to school I was thinking to myself “What have I just gotten myself into?” Then came my first day and I was thinking “I hope that I am not in over my head!” Turns out that it wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be. This class made it very easy to learn how to access the resources that are available to me as a student at Axia College. I am writing this survival guide as a resource for me to look back on in the future. Some of the things that were covered in this course that will be of use to my personal action plans are: using Axia’s educational resources, upholding academic honesty, setting and achieving goals, managing time wisely, reading comprehension and retention skills, and applying personality and learning styles. I am going to talk about each one of these topics in this “survival guide”. The first topic that I am going to talk about before I start talking about what I listed above is that because this is all done online it is considered distance learning. It is a lot different than going in to a class and sitting down in front of a teacher and listening to lectures. It does take a little more effort to succeed in distance but once you get the hang of it, it is all uphill from there. Plus, if you are going through a good college then all you could possibly need...
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...Student Survival Guide Gen 105 August 26, 2012 Student Survival Guide I recently have learned that I have more transferrable credits than I initially thought. This means that I will be moving on from the associates program to my Bachelor’s program sooner than I expected. My classes will be shorter, and the learning will be accelerated. In order to survive the next two years, I have created a Student Survival Guide that I will use to navigate successfully through my Bachelor’s program. The following tips and practices are listed in the order that I deem important to survive my Bachelor’s program. Before I can get started on my Bachelor’s, I need to re-establish my short-term and long-term goals. I have three short-term goals that can be completed roughly within the next two years. First, I will complete each course in my program to the best of my ability to achieve the highest grade possible. Second, when I have completed all my courses successfully I will receive my Bachelor’s Degree. My last short-term goal is to find an entry-level position in my field and begin gaining experience. I have three long-term goals. My first long-term goal is to go back to college while I am working and get my Master’s degree. This may be difficult, since I will be working and raising a family while going back to school but I believe it can be achievable if I stick to a strict schedule. My second long-term goal is to complete my internship. My third long-term goal is to pass...
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...Student Survival Guide Going to school online is one of the most exciting adventures you will ever go on. Knowing that the end result will provide better for yourself and your family will be worth all the work you put into your degree. You can’t get discouraged when you get stuck on an assignment; take a deep breath and keep pushing forward. There are a few things you are going to want to keep at the back of your mind in case you feel like giving up. You have been given some tools that you will utilize throughout your time in college and now you have a reference guide to help you. Using your general internet skills you know that when you research on the internet there are a few different things that you need to look for in terms of reliable sources for your papers. Looking for websites that end in “.EDU,” “.GOV,” and “.ORG,” is going to be the most useful for research as they typically will provide facts rather than an opinion of an author. Since blogs are typically the writer’s opinion, they may not be considered reliable sources unless they are backed up with facts of their own. While these websites can give you some ideas of where to look for reliable sources, weeding through all the opinions is time consuming and not usually worth all the work. When you are researching for a paper and looking for reliable sources, remember, CARS: Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness and Support. You also learned the importance of tone in online writing. Keeping a professional tone...
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...College Survival Guide ❖ Distance learning and the internet – General 1. When going through your courses you need to remember that you are online. You are not in a class room, listening to an instructor. You have classmates that are from all over the country. You must be considerate to others and have a little bit of censorship when discussing situations. This is a great way to get to know people and make new friends. 2. Also, remember that you are on the internet, use it to your advantage. Use resources that you can find and do research, do not just guess at things. Look them up, find the answer. ❖ The University of Phoenix 1. At the University of Phoenix everyone wants you to succeed. There is so much motivation around every corner. The staff they have is amazing and they are always there to help if you ever need some assistance. Remember you have three different advisors that will be with you through your whole career, they are there to check up on you and answer any questions you could have. Your instructors are there not only to teach you, but to help you with questions along the way. 2. The University of Phoenix also has many different outlets for you to use while in class. The Center for Writing Excellence gives you help with plagiarism, editing, and revising. There is also a Center for Mathematical Excellence which will help you with any mathematical questions you may have. 3. Remember to use the University library as much...
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...Distance learning can be rewarding and even a frustrating experience. With Distance learning, more and more adults are taking advantage of earning a college degree. With the technology in distance learning, it is very convenient for working adults to go back to school and earn a college degree. With a survival guide, it should make your experience in distance learning an awarding experience. Setting your won pace online and taking the courses when it is convenient in an environment that works for you. “Gone with the snippy instructors with endless, hard-to-read vugraphs and monotonous voices” (Stillman, 2005, 41 (3)). Conducting a successful library and Internet search is a great tool for success. The Internet provides a great deal of information on various topics throughout the Cyber World. An internet user has to access to a wide range of services and protocols. Those series such as http and email allow users to retrieve and search material online without ever having to leave the house. The Internet is not a library where items can be retrieved by a directory. No one knows how many files are located in the cyber world. The numbers are in the billions and still growing. There are many different ways to search for information. In the end looking, for topics that have different points of views can help you find the information you are looking for in an internet search. You have to be careful when using Internet sites because you have to ensure the site is creditable and the information...
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...generation. The essay will continue with a discussion on the most recent and ever so popular vampire films Twilight and “Let me in” and the TV series True Blood and why the latest X and Y generations seems to lack the fear people once had of these blood thirsty creatures. I will also discuss several of the most recent Zombie movies and how they’ve changed over the last two decades. Although zombie literature does not frequent the shelves of libraries and book stores, as do vampire literature. There is a zombie fiction novel written in 2006 called World War Z by Max Brooks, which became an immediate hit and a New York Times bestseller. Brooks had also authored the cult hit “The Zombie Survival Guide”, an exhaustively researched, zombie-themed parody of pop-fiction survival guide. I will also include sources indicating the US Government’s interest in zombie fiction and how the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has made use of this pop culture phenomenon to better inform the public on disaster preparation. In my conclusion, I will argue that the generation Xrs’ fascination with zombies, vampires and all things undead related is part of a search for immortality. In an age of increasing narcissism, identity crisis and denial of reality, generation X’s obsession with the undead seems to be a healthy distraction from the cold bleak truth-that when it’s over…it’s over. My research consists mostly of...
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...Lori J. Babler GEN105/Michelle Sporre ------------------------------------------------- Final Project – My Student Survival Guide Table of Contents 1. Using Axia’s Educational Resources * Action Plan * Downloading and Saving Files to my Computer * The University Library 1. Tools and Resources 2. Navigation 3. Identification of Key Information in Articles 2. Upholding Academic Honesty * Action Plan * Plagiarism Understanding Academic Integrity Policy * Understanding Plagiarism Consequences * Best Practices * Useful Tips 3. Setting and Achieving Goals * Action Plan * Long and Short Term Goal Identification and Setting * Personal Action Plans * Best Practices for Overcoming Obstacles 4. Managing Time Wisely * Action Plan * Daily Task Schedule and Priority * Best Practices for recognizing and overcoming time wasters and procrastination. 5. Fostering Reading Comprehension and Retention * Action Plan * Best Practices for reading and retention optimization * Implementing SQR3 into my study habits 6. Applying Personality and Learning Styles * Action Plan * Multiple Intelligence and Personality Characteristic Strengths * Personal Action Plans * Multiple Intelligence and Personality Characteristic Weaknesses * Personal Action Plans * ------------------------------------------------- Relating to others with different intelligences...
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...Student Survival Guide In order to become a successful distance learner, and maintain a high degree of information absorption, I will need a series of tools to assist me. In my effort to combine these tools into an easily accessible format, I am creating this Student Survival Guide This guide will serve as a consistent tool available to me in times of crisis. By depending on this guide I will be able to repeatedly draw from skills I have learned in each block of classes throughout my educational career. In this guide I will address five major points of positive behavior that will ensure my success. These points include: conducting successful library and internet searches; upholding academic honesty; developing effective study skills; managing time wisely; and setting and achieving goals. Specific details in each of these categories will provide a functional tool to make my action plan realistic and attainable. Conducting Successful Library and Internet Searches How and where to find academic resources online: Finding academic resources online will be dependant upon the specific information I am seeking. Am I looking for statistical information; specific information related to a topic; legal information; or general knowledge of a subject? The answers to these questions will provide the type of documentation I am seeking. For instance; .org, .gov, and .edu sites will provide the most reliable information on the internet. However specific information such as legal or medical...
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