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Things That Get Graded
The ABCs of college grades = Always Be Complete. Well, there’s a lot more to it than that but being comprehensive is a start. After all of these lectures, discussions and listening, you will eventually be asked to synthesize what you know. Utilize this help section to present the best possible graded work no matter what the assignment.
Papers
Presentations
Homework
Writing
Basics Writing essays, term papers, lab reports, etc. no matter
the topic, is a process. This site is a great place to begin the process
of improving your writing skills.
Writing
for the "Web" Writing on and for the Web is different than conventional
writing. Here are some great hints on how to make that difference work
for you.
Annotated
Bibliography and Academic Writing Annotated bibliography? That's
a mouthful. But the concept is not as difficult as the name suggests. An
annotated bibliography is, simply, an organized list of sources, each of
which is followed by a brief note or "annotation."
Citation
Styles A guide for all the accepted formal citation styles including
APA, MLA, AMA, Turaian, and Chicago. This site also includes a fine list
of effective links such as plagiarism, information evaluation, and library
vs Web. Highly recommended.
Avoiding
Plagiarism All you need to know to avoid plagiarizing others.
A complete and effective site.
Using
Sources The use of evidence from outside sources is crucial for
the successful development of an argument in a research paper. It is important,
however, to use your evidence wisely so that your argument is not buried
under a flood of other writers' ideas. The following suggestions may help
you use your sources more effectively.
Using
Cybersources This page is a primer for selecting and using resources
you have found as you searched cyberspace. The page focuses on three major
questions: How do you verify that the source is reliable? How do
you document the information you have discovered? What are current
issues and laws concerning intellectual property in the electronic age?
Book
Review and Article Critique The literature review puts together
a set of such commentaries to map out the current range of positions on
a topic; then the writer can define his or her own position in the rest
of the paper. Check out this site to see the best way to accomplish this.
Organizing
projects A thorough explanation of how to organize large projects.
Very helpful and complete.
Managing
Nervousness During Oral Presentations Many students dread giving
oral presentations in class, yet sooner or later students in most programs
will be obligated to do so. If you perspire at the mere thought of giving
a seminar, or even if you are comfortable speaking in front of a group,
there are ways and means to improve both the quality of your presentation
skills and your comfort with them.
Giving
Oral Presentations Like anything else, oral presentations become
easier with preparation and practice. Some very helpful hints for those
stressful oral presentations.
Library
Research at Cornell: A Hypertext Guide Seven steps to effective
research. Links to each step save time and allow you to check out exactly
what you need.
Tips
for Writing Research Papers You don't have to dread writing research
papers; all you've got to do is take the time to organize and prepare yourself
for them. With proper planning you can write a better paper more efficiently.
Check into this site for all the specifics.
Researchpaper.com
The Internet is a tremendous resource. This site will show you how
to make the most of your time online. This site includes a very large collection
of topics, ideas, and assistance for school related research projects.
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