MUST UNIVERSITY courses have been updated to a new academic structure. This article explains how the new model works, including discussion forums, weekly assessments, the Final Exam, the Article Proposal, and the Final Article.
Quick Answer
In the new academic model, discussion forums take place only during Weeks 1 and 3. Weekly Assessments remain part of the course, the Final Exam takes place in Week 5, and the former WebQuest assignment has been replaced by two new academic activities: the Article Proposal and the Final Article.
The Article Proposal represents 20% of the final grade, while the Final Article represents 80%.
Course Overview
| Course Component | When It Occurs |
|---|---|
| Discussion Forum 1 | Week 1 |
| Weekly Assessment | Weeks 1 to 4 |
| Article Proposal | Week 2 |
| Discussion Forum 2 | Week 3 |
| Final Exam | Week 5 |
| Final Article | Until Tuesday of Week 5 |
What Changed Compared to the Previous Model?
| Previous Model | New Model |
|---|---|
| Discussion forums throughout the course | Forums only during Weeks 1 and 3 |
| WebQuest | Article Proposal and Final Article |
| Academic production concentrated in a single assignment | Academic production divided into two development stages |
Discussion Forums (Weeks 1 and 3)
Discussion forums remain part of the course evaluation and take place only during Weeks 1 and 3.
To achieve the maximum score:
- First post: answer the instructor's proposed questions using 250 to 300 words.
- Second and third posts: reply to at least two classmates using 150 to 200 words per response.
- Maximum forum score: 100 points.
Weekly Assessment
- 5 multiple-choice questions
- 2 attempts available
- The highest score will be kept
- Only the final score is displayed after submission
- Answer key and feedback become available after the activity closes
Final Exam
The Final Exam takes place during Week 5.
- 10 multiple-choice questions
- 1 attempt only
- Time limit of 1 hour
- The score becomes available after submission
- Feedback and answer key are released after the exam closes
Important: Before starting the Final Exam, make sure you have a quiet environment and enough time to complete the assessment without interruptions.
Article Proposal
The Article Proposal replaces the former WebQuest assignment and represents the first stage of the academic writing process.
- Due during Week 2
- Worth 20% of the final grade
- 3 to 5 pages
- PDF submission only
Recommended structure:
- Introduction
- Problem Statement
- Objectives
- Annotated Theoretical References
The content developed in this stage will serve as the foundation for the Final Article.
Final Article
The Final Article is the primary academic assignment of the course.
- Due by Tuesday of Week 5
- Worth 80% of the final grade
- 10 to 13 pages
- PDF submission only
Recommended structure:
- Cover Page
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Development
- Final Considerations
- References
Students must use at least five references and develop the Final Article based on the previously submitted Article Proposal.
Suggested Study Schedule
| Week | Recommended Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Acceptance Agreement, Pre Questionnaire, required reading, Forum 1 and Weekly Assessment. |
| Week 2 | Required reading, video lecture, Weekly Assessment and Article Proposal. |
| Week 3 | Required reading, Forum 2 and Weekly Assessment. |
| Week 4 | Required reading, video lecture and Weekly Assessment. |
| Week 5 | Closing podcast, Post Questionnaire, Final Exam, Course Survey and Final Article submission. |
Didn't Work? Try This
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| I cannot see an activity | Verify the corresponding week and review the Academic Calendar. |
| Feedback has not been released yet | Wait until the activity closing date has passed. |
| I have questions about the Article Proposal or Final Article | Review the guidance materials available within the course. |
| I could not upload my file | Verify that the file is in PDF format and try again. |
| I still need help | Open a support ticket for assistance. |
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