1. Skills needed in online classes 1

2.  Save often  Identify source  Use white space, fonts and other cues to distinguish notes  Keep notes organized

3.  Authority and source  Content: reliable and valid  Timeliness and relevance

4.  Discussion Board answers  Papers  Case studies  Group projects 4

5.  Cite sources  Check grammar and spelling  Don’t use text abbreviations 5

6.  Academic problem nationwide  Internet habits have made it worse  Not public domain – must be cited  Can even end academic career  Using someone else’s work without giving them credit; on purpose or accidently  Check style guides for citation styles.

7.  “The Trouble With Tribbles”  “The Trouble With Tribbles” - Star Trek season 2 episode 15 “Flat Cats” “The Rolling Stones”  Tribbles (lovable, furry antagonists) based on “Flat Cats” in Robert Heinlein novel “The Rolling Stones” “Flat Cats”  Author had read novel as youth and didn’t remember “Flat Cats” until someone reminded him of similarities

8.  Purposely copying someone else’s work and not giving proper credit  Re-using your own previously published work without citing it properly.  Purchasing and submitting a paper as your own from a vendor or other student  Submitting a paper previously submitted by another student as your own

9.  a. A student’s grade in the course or on the examination affected by the misconduct may be reduced to any extent, including a reduction to failure.  b. A student may be suspended from the University for a specific or an indefinite period, the suspension to begin at any time... “ * http://www.troy.edu/studentservices/oracle/ 2010-2011_Oracle.pdf http://www.troy.edu/studentservices/oracle/ 2010-2011_Oracle.pdf * Defined in University Honor Code at http://www.troy.edu/studentservices/oracle/ 2010-2011_Oracle.pdf http://www.troy.edu/studentservices/oracle/ 2010-2011_Oracle.pdf

10. 10 We are so glad you have chosen to pursue your education at. Congratulations on making the decision to earn your degree and further your educational studies with distance learning from TROY Online. We know you will enjoy this exciting new learning experience. We are so glad you have chosen to pursue your education at Troy University. Congratulations on making the decision to earn your degree and further your educational studies with distance learning from TROY Online. We know you will enjoy this exciting new learning experience. Online Learning: A User-friendly Approach for High School and College Students by Leslie Bowman