This week for one of the online colleges that I teach for I am facilitating a student workshop on grammar and thought that I would write a blog post on this topic by stating the Top 5 grammar mistakes I see online colleges often making. 1. A lot!- Always remember that words like “a lot”…
6. Basic Spelling and Grammar- Online students should always remember no one can physically see them and that everything you write and post creates your online reputation. Bad spelling and grammar accounts for poor netiquette so please remember to always check for any spelling and grammar errors. It is always good to make your discussion…
Please note that this is part one of a two part blog post on online netiquette. Have you ever heard of the term netiquette? It is a newer term used to describe proper etiquette to communicate online which directly applies and relates to online education and classes. Many online institutions have set netiquette rules and…
The previous blog post discussed How to Avoid Plagiarism. By using APA format you can avoid any plagiarism. This blog post will discuss and focus on what APA format exactly is and will give you some great resources to use to master APA format. APA format is the official style used by the American Psychological Association. This…
It seems that at least once a week I have to confront and turn in at least one online student for committing plagiarism. A recent survey has found that college plagiarism might be at an all time high due to the digital revolution: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/08/31/survey-college-plagiarism-is-at-an-all-time-high/ A 55% increase over the past 10 years in plagiarism has…