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Applicable policies will also appear on course syllabi, but here they are again. | Applicable policies will also appear on course syllabi, but here they are again. For more information, see the [[Policies]] page. | ||
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* [[Communication]] | * [[Policies/Communication|Communication]] | ||
* [[Evaluation]] | * [[Policies/Evaluation|Evaluation]] | ||
* [[Plagiarism]] | * [[Participation]] | ||
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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. You might also see “[[Advice for Approaching the Discussion Forum]].” | ||
* “[[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. | ||
* “[[Blogging: Some Considerations]]” outlines strategies for writing for the screen. | * “[[Blogging: Some Considerations]]” outlines strategies for writing for the screen. | ||
* “[[Choosing a Focus for Your Blog]]” explains the importance of focus in writing online. | * “[[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. | * “[[Digital Citation]]” explains how to cite sources in digital documents when another style is not obvious. | ||
* “[[A Digital Style Sheet]]” outlines a general approach to style when writing online. ⭐️ | |||
* “[[Editor's Checklist]]” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️ | * “[[Editor's Checklist]]” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️ | ||
* “[[Link Logic]]” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing. | * “[[Link Logic]]” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing. | ||
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===Advice=== | ===Advice=== | ||
* “[[May 17, 2021|Tips for Success]]” gives six essential tips to do well. | |||
* “[[Considerations for Online Courses]]” outlines what to expect in an online course. | * “[[Considerations for Online Courses]]” outlines what to expect in an online course. | ||
* “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️ | * “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️ | ||
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===Get Help=== | ===Get Help=== | ||
* [ | * [https://discourse.grlucas.net/c/help/wikipedia/11 Wikipedia Help Forum] provides for WP- and class-related questions and discussion. | ||
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Revision as of 10:02, 21 October 2021
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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. For more information, see the Policies page.
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. You might also see “Advice for Approaching the Discussion Forum.”
- “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.
- “A Digital Style Sheet” outlines a general approach to style when writing online. ⭐️
- “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 Top Ten” provides an overview of what’s important in writing these days. ⭐️
- “Your About Page” considers the digital replacement for the business card.
Wikipedia
- “Wikipedia Article Improvement” discusses approaches to improving articles.
- “Wikipedia Formatting Basics” provides a simple overview of format essentials.
- “Wikipedia Sourcing” explains how to use shortened footnotes and a bibliography.
- “Writing on a Wiki” gives a basic overview about writing on Wikipedia.
Advice
- “Tips for Success” gives six essential tips to do well.
- “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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