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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