Academic Skills Unit Overviews

1. Unit 6

1.1. learn the specifics of the 3 stages of writing

1.2. learn the process of writing a professional email

2. Unit 7

2.1. learn basics of internet searching

2.2. learn about using online sources for research

2.3. review citing sources

3. Unit 8

3.1. learn about everyday communication

3.2. review communication in the workplace

3.3. learn how to best resolve workplace conflict

3.4. understand different kinds of diversity

4. Unit 9

4.1. learn basic math operations

4.2. learn how to perform basic math functions with fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers

4.3. learn about the different systems of measurement

4.4. learn how to solve measurement problems and how to adjust measurements

5. Unit 10

5.1. learn how to identify and apply problem solving strategies to any problem

5.2. learn different problem solving strategies

6. Unit 1

6.1. Learn academic skills

6.2. Learn types of academic skills

6.3. Learn computer skills, math fundamentals, and writing basics

7. Unit 2

7.1. Learn about personality types

7.2. learn about personality influences and behavior

8. Unit 3

8.1. Learn about nonverbal communication

8.2. Learn about workplace communication

9. Unit 4

9.1. Learn about computer components

9.2. learn about electronic filing

9.3. learn about the components of Microsoft office

10. Unit 5

10.1. learn the parts of speech

10.2. review common language arts errors

10.3. review the proofreading process

10.4. review prefixes and suffixes