Political commentator Juan Williams was recently caught in a plagiarism scandal. Williams has since blamed the whole thing on his researcher, who apparently was less than clear on what was a summary and what was a near direct quote from another article. Regardless, comparisons of the text provide a prime example for students to understand that plagiarism is plagiarism even if you change a few words.
This is an official statement to let you know that it is okay to work ahead. Go ahead. Read that chapter, write that paper, and even write that message board post.
When reading a book, any student can benefit from summarizing chapters after reading them.
Students taking copious notes from classes and books can benefit greatly from Google Docs because of its ease of use, online storage, and search functionality.
Many of us must have some type of noise in the background while we study. If you must, consider some ambient tracks or even white noise.
While it may seem more practical to buy an all-in-one tablet device, an e-reader device still has its advantages.
Your success in online learning depends entirely on you. So, develop a positive mindset and some good habits early!
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It may seem counter productive to list out the things you shouldn’t be doing, but really it’s a good way to see your bad habits on paper.
If you’re struggling to adopt study habits that work for you, here’s a comprehensive list that will help you through your online studies.