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Welcome to TLC Guided Learning Activities (GLAs)
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GLAs are self-paced computer tutorials that are a great way to reinforce learning and ensure that you retain the material you are studying. Tutors are available during the GLA to assist you with any questions or challenges you may encounter during the process, and they'll review your work upon completion.
All TLC services require your COC ID Number.
Estimated Time to Complete GLA: 30min-1hr
Commonly Helpful for Coursework in: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1001, and PSYCH C1000
| Names of GLAs | Description |
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Analyzing Literary Quotes |
Practice close reading by selecting, paraphrasing, and analyzing literary quotes to connect them to broader themes |
| Annotation | Actively engage with texts by marking key details, asking questions, and noting patterns for deeper comprehension. |
| APA 1 | Become knowledgeable about APA style and formatting and practice creating a correctly formatted APA title page. |
| APA 2 | Learn essential APA citation skills, including in-text citations and reference page construction. |
| Avoiding Plagiarism | Practice proper quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and citation to avoid plagiarism in MLA and APA. |
| Comma Use | Identify and correct common comma errors to improve sentence clarity and readability. |
| Essay Structure 1 | Evaluate introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions to strengthen overall essay organization. |
| Expanding Your Ideas | Explore how to generate more content for essays by considering multiple perspectives, nuances, and counterarguements of sample topics. |
| MLA 1 | Practice MLA formatting basics, including headings, spacing, in-text citations, and works cited pages |
| MLA 2 | Learn to use advanced citation strategies in MLA format to support analysis. |
| Online Research | Develop research strategies and evaluate sources for credibility and relevance. |
| Outlining for Essay Success | Learn to organize ideas into clear, effective outlines with strong thesis statements and main points. |
| Prewriting | Practice generating and narrowing ideas using invention strategies to build a focused outline. |
| Revision Strategies | Learn techniques for revising essay content, organization, and sentence structure to improve writing. |
| Rogerian Argument | Develop your Rogerian argument strategies for seeking compromise and finding the middle ground. |
| Rhetorical Analysis | Identify rhetorical strategies and analyze how authors use them to achieve their purposes. |
| Run-On Sentences | Learn to recognize and correct run-on sentences using proper punctuation and conjunctions. |
| Sentence Fragments | Identify and correct sentence fragments to create complete, clear sentences. |
| Test Taking Strategies | Develop personalized study, planning, and exam-preparation strategies. |
| Thesis Development | Practice creating clear, focused thesis statements that directly respond to essay prompts. |
For more information, contact Erin Delaney at Erin.Delaney@canyons.edu
Estimated Time to Complete GLA: 10 min-30 min
Commonly Helpful for Coursework in: MATH-100, MATH-103, MATH-104, MATH-211
Commonly Helpful for Coursework in: MATH-100, MATH-103, MATH-104, MATH-211
| College Algebra (MATH-103) |
| Compound Inequalities |
| Exponent Properties |
| Exponential and Logarithmic Equations |
| Exponential Functions |
| Graphs/Functions: Analyze |
| Graphs/Functions: Transformations |
| Inverse Functions |
| Linear Functions: Graphing |
| Linear Systems - Addition/Elimination |
| Linear Systems - Substitution |
| Linear Systems: 3 Equations × 3 Variables |
| Linear Systems: Graphing |
| Logarithm Basics |
| Logarithmic Functions |
| Order of Operations |
| Polynomials: (+)(−)(×) |
| Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square |
| Quadratic Equations: Formula |
| Quadratic Equations: (graphing) |
| Radical Equations |
| Radical Expressions |
| Rational Equations |
| Rational Exponents |
| Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction |
| Rational Expressions: Multiplication and Division |
| Word Problems: Algebraic |
| PreCalculus (MATH-104) |
| Exponent Properties |
| Exponential and Logarithmic Equations |
| Exponential Functions |
| Graphs/Functions: Analyze |
| Graphs/Functions: Transformations |
| Inverse Functions |
| Linear Functions: Graphing |
| Linear Systems: 3 Equations × 3 Variables |
| Linear Systems: Graphing |
| Logarithm Basics |
| Logarithmic Functions |
| Polynomials: (+)(−)(×) |
| Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square |
| Quadratic Equations: Formula |
| Quadratic Functions (graphing) |
| Radical Equations |
| Radical Expressions |
| Rational Equations |
| Rational Exponents |
| Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction |
| Rational Expressions: Multiplication and Division |
| Calculus 1 (MATH-211) |
| Exponent Properties |
| Exponential and Logarithmic Equations |
| Graphs/Functions: Analyze |
| Graphs/Functions: Transformations |
| Inverse Functions |
| Linear Functions: Graphing |
| Linear Systems: Graphing |
| Logarithm Basics |
| Logarithmic Functions |
| Polynomials: (+)(−)(×) |
| Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square |
| Quadratic Equations: Formula |
| Quadratic Functions (graphing) |
| Radical Equations |
| Radical Expressions |
| Rational Equations |
| Rational Exponents |
| Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction |
| Rational Expressions: Multiplication and Division |
| Liberal Art Math (MATH-100) |
| Introduction to Logic |
| Proportions |
| Word Problems: Algebraic |
For more information, contact Nolan Johnston at Nolan.Johnston@canyons.edu
Estimated Time to Complete GLA: 20min-45min
Commonly Helpful for Coursework in: CAWT-076, CAWT-101, CAWT-140, CAWT-173
Commonly Helpful for Coursework in: CAWT-076, CAWT-101, CAWT-140, CAWT-173
| Essay Format GLA (MAC & Windows) |
For more information, contact Alexander Halcyon at Alexander.Halcyon@canyons.edu