Use this announcement to provide students with a self-diagnosis tool that helps them get the most direct and appropriate support with research, writing, or course concepts. The Which Academic Support Should You Use? form prompts students to answer a few questions about their problem, and provides them with instructions and resources relevant to their immediate needs.
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Subject: Which Academic Support Should You Use?
<p><img style="float: right;" src="https://ashford.instructure.com/users/126656/files/19140525/preview?verifier=xZShhMeu5Idt0nq0jR7zccJ6ykJossfYFMEkmDUR" alt="The Which Academic Support Should You Use? form first asks you to select between help with Course Concepts, Library, or Writing & APA?" width="305" height="400" data-api-endpoint="https://ashford.instructure.com/api/v1/users/126656/files/19140525" data-api-returntype="File" /></p> <p>As a UAGC student, you probably know that different types of academic support exist t<span style="color: var(--ic-brand-font-color-dark); font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">o help you along the way to earning your degree, but you might not always know </span><em style="color: var(--ic-brand-font-color-dark); font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">exactly</em><span style="color: var(--ic-brand-font-color-dark); font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;"> what kind of help you need, and how to find it easily.</span></p> <p>The <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4D1i524EuYetLXvOOW0lKY_ujlqHSi68EHmpv5Olz9T9YtA/viewform">Which Academic Support Should You Use?</a></strong> tool prompts you to enter a few details into a form about whatever you are having trouble with, and directs you to the appropriate support. For example:</p> <ul> <li>Struggling with APA Style? It will guide you to resources that can help.</li> <li>Having trouble getting started with research? It will show you ways to get in touch with a librarian.</li> <li>Need help understanding course concepts? It can help you discover if subject tutoring is available for your course.</li> </ul> <p>Try out the tool for yourself now and bookmark it for the next time you need help. Take the guesswork out of finding support!</p>
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