Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Advisor’s Corner
General Guidelines for Your CLS Assignments
Unit Content Comprehension and Analysis Tasks
For each Unit in your course, you will have Unit Content Comprehension and Analysis Tasks. These assignments vary from course to course. Generally, you will be asked to compose a writing assignment that calls for reading comprehension, research, critical thinking, critical writing, topic analysis, and practical application. Below are helpful resources for different types of writing assignments you will have to complete in your CLS courses.
Writing Assignments
- Rationale for the Writing Assignments
- What a Reflective Journal assignment should contain
- What a Unit Essay should contain
- Sample Reflective Journal
- Sample Unit Essay
- Research Paper Writing Guide
- Research Paper Roadmap
- Audience Analysis
- Research Tips
Internet Research Assignments (Annotated Bibliography)
- Rationale for the Internet Research Assignment
- What an Internet Research assignment should contain
- Sample Annotated Bibliographies that follow style guides
Getting Starting in Your Online Course
How to Complete and Submit Your Work
Other Resources
Helpful Tips on Writing an Essay
- Structuring Your Essay
- Answer the Essay Question
- Show Your Analytical Skills
- Write in a Clear Style
- Essay Writing Guidelines
- Edit Your Essay
- Internet Resources
- Writing A Research Paper
- Internet Research
Resources for Effective Online Learning
- Helpful Articles about Online Learning
- Self Assessments: Ready for Online Learning?
- OU Web sites for Online Students
- Access learn.ou.edu
- Assignment Timelines and Due Dates
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Assignments
This page answers about 90% of all questions that students have about the assignments. Always feel free to ask your faculty member or a CLS staff member when you have a question, but try not to be redundant with information we already provide on the Web site.
