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Online Study Skills 94 Fall
Quarter 2015 Instructor: Jim Roth Contact
Information: PLEASE USE CANVAS EMAIL for all course
communications. School
website:
http://ol.scc.spokane.edu /jroth Required Books and
Materials: Ø A reliable Internet
connection with regular access to the Internet. (Smartphones and
tablets are NOT recommended because their performance can become erratic in
CANVAS) Ø Please see Module #1 Video
Introduction Please read the following carefully and ask
about anything that is unclear. This
is what you and I agree to in regard to this course and will be followed
closely to be fair to everyone. This course is
designed for students with various backgrounds and needs. It provides excellent help for: Ø Students who have been out of school for a
while. Ø Students who have just graduated from high
school but need better skills to be successful in college. Ø Students who have had a less than positive
earlier school experience. Ø Students who lack self-confidence. Ø Students who want to maximize their time
and success in college courses. Ø Students who will face a very demanding
program of study. Some of what we
cover this quarter may not apply immediately to your classroom situation, but
rest assured that you will need all of these skills throughout you college experience. I assure you that the effort you put forth
in this course will directly affect how well you will do in future
courses—mastering key study skills and then applying them to future courses
can mean at least a full grade point better in those courses. Skills you will
have the opportunity to learn and/or improve include reading speed and
comprehension improvement, note taking skills, research and library skills
(quickly and correctly finding the information you need), textbook and
chapter study skills, memory training skills, test taking skills, vocabulary
improvement skills, writing skills, and general classroom skills. These skills require an on-going commitment
from you to practice and master them: They cannot be taught—you must practice
them to master them. A
personal note Some of us may not
have been the best of students earlier in our school experience. If this applies to you, do your best to
give up old, negative educational attitudes and habits. This quarter offers you the opportunity for
a fresh start, so please see it as such and consider
that if you want something different from your S.C.C. experience, you may
have think and act differently to get it. One of life’s truths is that if you
continue to do what you’ve always done, you’ll continue to get what you’ve
always gotten. Therefore, if you are
unhappy with the results of your earlier school experience, you likely will
have to think and act in new ways to achieve a different result. Over the years, I have
found that successful students have two qualities. The first is readiness: These students enroll at S.C.C. because
they want to be here and are ready for a change. New students who feel that they have
to be here or those who are here because they have no place better to be will
likely struggle. The second quality is
perseverance, which is the determination to keep attending and doing the work
no matter what. Perseverant students
are not necessarily the brightest ones, nor are they the ones in a hurry to
get a degree; rather these students realize that college is a step-at-a-time
experience, and that obstacles and challenges will be a part of the
experience. In short, the vast
majority of students who eventually walk across the stage and receive a degree
are ready for this experience when they begin, and do not quit, even in the
face of hardship and sacrifice. FIRST THREE DAYS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT In order to be eligible to
continue in the course, a student must post a Personal Introduction no later
than Wednesday evening, September 23rd, 2015. PASS/FAIL
ASSIGNMENTS—The Reading Log Though pass/fail
assignments (The Reading Log is an example) receive no points, they are
vitally important to your mastery of the course. Each Pass/Fail Assignment must be submitted
complete on or before its due date for a student to be eligible for a quarter
grade above 1.9. 20-MINUTES-a-DAY
READING ASSIGNMENT TAKE the
20-MINUTES-a-DAY reading assignment seriously. Be diligent in your practice even when you don’t
want to be. The best way to improve
your student skills is to become a better reader. The best way to become a
better reader is to learn a few basics and then practice, practice, practice. CONTACTING ME Please use CANVAS email for all
course-related information. Please do
NOT use college email or leave messages on my office phone. GETTING
BACK TO YOU I will do my best
to respond within 24 hours to emails that I receive between 7:30 to 2:30 on
school days. If you have a question over
the weekends or holidays, please allow 48 hours. The best thing to do is preview the new
CANVAS module early in the course week and ask questions as soon as possible THE COURSE WEEK Our
course week usually runs from Tuesday morning through Monday at midnight. MAKING UP LATE ASSIGNMENTS There is NO MAKE-UP OPTION regardless
of reason so please don’t ask. The good news is you will have plenty of
“lead time” for each assignment. [ Please note: Any assignment that has a time
and date stamp later than the due date is a late assignment no matter what
the reason and will receive no credit. This late assignment rule includes
technical problems with the Internet and/or your computer. That’s one of many reasons to
begin essay assignments as early as possible. OTHER COURSES Stay
informed about how you’re doing in your other courses. Let me know immediately if you encounter difficulties that a bit more study
won’t fix. Most scholastic problems
can be solved if attended to early. PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING Plagiarism and
Cheating: Plagiarism is knowingly using someone else's words or ideas as
your own. The temptation to plagiarize is great because writing is difficult.
Remember that plagiarism is stealing and will NOT be tolerated. Cheating
covers a variety of different methods, but generally turning in work that is
not your own. Don't cheat; you are only hurting yourself. Please read
the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Letter
before continuing. OTHERS Registered sex
offenders (RSO’s) may be enrolled in SCC classes. Persons interested in
seeking the identity of these person(s) may obtain further information from
the Campus Security Office. At all times,
whether on campus or taking online courses, be cautious of your personal
safety and be very careful of any relationships or attachments you form with
others you meet through college courses and activities. Students in
online courses must be particularly careful since there is no opportunity to
screen others in person. In addition, online students may put too much
trust in classmates because the interaction is through a legitimate college
course such as ours. Community Colleges
of Spokane is committed to the safety and well-being of students, faculty,
and staff. The entire community is responsible for maintaining a healthy and
safe learning environment. Please report any suspicious activities to the
Campus Security Office immediately. Please read and
follow the suggestions in the Campus Safety Update. PROPER ENGLISH
AND COURTESY IN COURSE COMMUNICATIONS Whether
we like it or not, others judge us by how well we use the language. In
addition, the use of Standard Written English demonstrates respect
for ourselves, our language, our readers, and our message. Because of
these facts, part of your grade this quarter will be determined by the
quality of English you use in emails to me as well as in postings and Writing
Group comments to your peers. Please
be aware that I will not respond to e-mails nor will I
accept or grade any essays written in substandard English. In addition, I
will not read nor will I respond to e-mails written in Textlish (“texting English”). Finally, I
will not read nor will I respond to communications that are impolite or
discourteous. Again, please practice email etiquette is all course
communications. COURSE CATEGORY WEIGHTS THAT
DETERMINE YOUR FINAL GRADE
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