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example of a domain name
umass.edu
The text describe several basic rules to make revising your paper go more smoothly
Check sequence and logic Take the long view be ruthless
Which of the following are among the tips for getting the most from a web search
Check the help section of the search engine for ways to refine your search Use boolean operations and quotation marks
Once you know what type of writing you will be doing the next step is to
Choose a topic
Registration process
Choosing the courses you want to take for the next semester or term and completing the proper paperwork that may include financial aid
Communication that maintains __________ and demonstrates _________is known in the online world as _________
Civility, etiquette, netiquette
Background
Context in history
critical review
Criticism of an argument article musical piece or other work
Different forms of plagiarism
Cutting and pasting portions of a text from a single source Turning in someone else's work, word for word
A ________ is a classmate in your distance learning course that you meet either virtually or face-to-face who can help you avoid feelings of isolation
Cyber buddy
What is the only reliable way to deal with spam
Delete it quickly yourself
What is included in an academic program
Description of major courses a description of academic departments
In reflecting on your distance learning experience you should ask yourself which of the following questions
Did I become so absorbed in the technology that I lost sight of learning new course material? Did I learn as much as I would in a traditional class?
To write most paper students need to plan for storing information because they must do research
Either in the library or on the web
Conclusion
End of paper
Getting feedback from others in a distance learning course is associated with which of the power process steps
Evaluate
Technology plays a large role in myriad aspects of life,
Even though there are different levels of competence among users
The reason many people are anxious before they give a speech is that they have never spoken in public before
FALSE
Identify the course content delivery method that is not associated with distance-learning
Face to face classroom
Your textbook recommends you do which of the following when speaking in public
Fight stage fright Monitor your nonverbal behavior Be thoroughly familiar with both your notes and what you're going to say Provide oral transition points
Feedback that you provide and receive in a distance learning course should
Follow the basic principles of classroom civility
Even experienced email users can improve the effectiveness of their messages by
Following the guidelines for formal email messages
Examples of academic regulations that are typically include it in a college catalog
Grade point average requirements graduation requirements information on the date by which of course can be dropped or added
If you want a distance learning course to count towards your degree, you should
Have it approved by the registrar before you enroll
The variety of courses listed in a course catalog off for the possibilities of new knowledge in therefore
Have the potential to change your life
Preparation will
Help you decide what you want to write about
Questions generally recommended for evaluating information found on the web
How current is the information? How authoritative is the information? How well are the claims documented?
Which of the following describe the process of writing
I thinking and reasoning process a skill that can be learned
A useful strategy for building your schedule for the next term is
If there is a course that you must take this term find out when where it is being offered
With regard to selecting courses for the upcoming term the suggestion to "go with what you know"means
If you know the course is only taught once a year this may be the time to do it start with the course as you know you absolutely have to take
Periodicals
Include magazines published for general audiences, specialized journals for professionals in a field, and newspapers
Spam
Is typically "junk" commercial email that is intended to increase the sales of products
What is one advantage of distance learning?
It often gives you access to subject areas that aren't available on your campus
Identify what best describes what the web does
It provides a graphical means for locating and accessing information on the Internet
Recommendations for writing an effective email
Keep attachments to a minimum Make sure the recipient knows who you are Use an informative subject line
College catalogs akin to _____ documents because _______
Legal;They act as a contract for graduation
One idea that can help you deal with any anxiety associated with a blank page at the beginning of the writing process is to see the blank page as
Liberating-as the freedom to say whatever you want
3 basic components of an email address
Mailbox name The @ Domain name
The organize step of the power process associated with which of the following tasks
Making a list of the courses you must fulfill to graduate
When you take another look at the style, grammar, punctuation, and word usage of your paper, you are rethinking the
Mechanics
Rethinking your writing is an important last step. It occurs on several levels including all of the following
Mechanics Message Method
Activities typically associated with the course registration process include
Meeting with an advisor using an automated system, online or with your cell phone
Why is revision so important?
Most of writing is re-writing virtually no one has the ability to write a first draft that stands on its own
Innate
Natural
To avoid misunderstandings in an email, it is recommended that you follow the rules of
Netiquette
Information competency is more critical than ever because
Of the sheer abundance of material available today
Many if not most periodicals can be found
Online
The catalog of courses in college requirements as published
Online or as a hardcopy booklet or both
Counter argument
Opposing view
In writing the _____ is the roadmap for where you are going and how you will get there
Outline
The key to organizing an extended writing project is the
Outline
The two elements that will facilitate your ability to begin writing your paper are your
Outline and research notes
Which advice is appropriate for writing the first draft of a paper
Permit yourself to be less than perfect
Journal
Personal reflections on class readings or assignments
Recognition of the audience for which you are writing allows you to
Personalize your writing
Writing should begin after you have completed which of the following two POWER process steps
Preparation and organization
Distance learning is a natural means of
Promoting lifelong learning experiences
A degree audit
A list of courses you need for your degree
Research paper
A paper requiring abstract critical thinking supported through the collection of existing information. often requires analysis and synthesis of the material to develop a conclusion
Essay
A paper written from an authors personal point of view and arguing a particular point. It may take the form of a review, criticism, or personal recollection or it may argue a political viewpoint
The calculation of your GPA is based upon
A point system that allocates points to grades received for attempted classes
Success is
A process
Major
AKA academic program is a specialized particular subject area requiring except course of study
Instances of public speaking that often occur without being recognized as such
Answering questions at a meeting Talking to a group of friends
Your textbook provide some guidelines regarding the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom. When should you follow these guidelines?
Any time that you have not been given different directions
ABBCC structure
Argument Background Body Counter arguments Conclusion
Recommended steps for evaluating your writing
Asking an objective reader to take a look Checking that it meets the instructors requirements Asking if your paper accomplishes what you set out to do
The three steps of the proven technique for storing information for a research paper are
Assemble information folders create note cards write down source information
Good tips for making course selections for a term
Balance easier and more difficult courses for a particular term identify an elective that sounds interesting to you know whether you were at your Best in the morning or in the afternoon
What points are important to recall if you were self-conscious about public speaking
Being nervous is normal once you start it will become easier
Writing framework by which an author can present information is most like a
Building scaffold
Course schedule
Can be found online or in print A list of courses with their meeting times and places
Each major described in the college catalog requires
Certain college wide or university wide courses A set course of study
Index
Provides a listing of periodical articles by title, author, and subject, and it may include an abstract, or short summary, of the contents of each article
Which of the following is not recommended for determining your writing goal
Right as much as you can and then decide whether to make it a research paper or an opinion essay
Your text lists several strategies to make writing the first draft of your paper less painful including which of the following
Start where you like use your own voice turn off your inner critic go with the flow
What is not recommended if you cannot register for a course during registration
Take the course had another institution and notify your campus registrar or after you have completed it
Course schedule
The course listings for the next term
Body is
The evidence that supports the thesis
Becoming familiar with the college catalog is
The first step to making academic decisions
Jenny Intends to earn a degree in journalism. The college catalog will provide her information on
The number of journalism specific classes she will need to take the number of English math and science courses she want me to take
Who should determine the framework on which to build a written product
The writer
Making decisions about your academic career can be difficult because
There are many possibilities, and a wide range of emotions can become involved
Argument contains
Thesis statement
Writing is a process that allows others to understand the _____ and _____ behind the written word
Thinking and reasoning
Appropriately utilizing technology as a tool in college can be a
Time saver
Facilitate
To make easier
Reasons it is recommended that you revise your writing
To reach your potential as a writer to earn a better grade on the assignment
Which of the following is among the guidelines for the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom
Turn off your cell phone
Impromptu talks are
Unprepared presentations
When speaking in public you should
Use a speaking voice that is louder than your normal conversation tone
When writing a paper all of the following are key points to consider in determining your audience
What they might want to learn whether they already have a position on the topic their knowledge level of your topic
When writing a paper what do you not need to consider about your audience
Where they will be when they read your writing
information competency
Your ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information
In a distance learning course most of your feedback comes from
Your fellow students