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Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read. | Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read. | ||
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* “[[Academic Forum Posts]]” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions. | * “[[Academic Forum Posts]]” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions. | ||
* “[[Avoiding Plagiarism]]” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing. | * “[[Avoiding Plagiarism]]” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing. | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 9 August 2019
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The following resources are meant to help you succeed. Some may be assigned to your particular class. All of the resources below are also on the navigation box to the right, “Resources and Guides for Students,” and this box appears on every page for your convenience.
Policies
Applicable policies will also appear on course syllabi, but here they are again.
How To
Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read.
MGA Library Resources
Have a question about research or using the library? Contact Samantha Wilcox (Macon Library), schedule an appointment, or consult these how-to videos.
- “Academic Forum Posts” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions.
- “Avoiding Plagiarism” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing.
- “Blogging: Some Considerations” outlines strategies for writing for the screen.
- “Choosing a Focus for Your Blog” explains the importance of focus in writing online.
- “Digital Citation” explains how to cite sources in digital documents when another style is not obvious.
- “Editor's Checklist” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️
- “Link Logic” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing.
- “Reply, Respond, Comment” gives some guidance for online interaction.
- “Research & Response” argues that no writing is ever complete without credible sources.
- “Writing in the Liberal Arts” discusses common conventions for academic writing.
- “Writing on a Wiki” gives a basic overview about writing on Wikipedia.
- “Writing Top Ten” provides an overview of what’s important in writing these days. ⭐️
- “Your About Page” considers the digital replacement for the business card.
Advice
- “Considerations for Online Courses” outlines what to expect in an online course.
- “How to Do Well in My Class” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️
- “Reader-Response Criticism” suggests a subjective way of understanding and writing about literature.
Get Help
- Wikipedia Help Forum provides for WP- and class-related questions and discussion.
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