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As an online student, there are a number of supports available to you. The following is a list of resources related to areas such as academic integrity, evaluating online information, participating in online discussions and managing time. You are also encouraged to review the Campus Resources and Tips for Success pages for further support.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

It is your responsibility as an online student to ensure that you have a clear understanding of academic misconduct. The following tutorial will help you to understand how to avoid academic misconduct and why academic integrity is important:

  • Academic Integrity Tutorial | University of Guelph
  • Plagiarism, Academic Integrity and Paraphrasing
Evaluating Online Information

As a student, you will often be asked to write papers and reports that require you to conduct research. To be successful, you need to be able to evaluate resources for quality and relevance. The following resources provide strategies for evaluating online materials:

  • Evaluating Information: Are My Sources CRAAP? | SAIT Polytechnic
  • Evaluating Internet Resources | Ryerson University
  • Evaluating Sources: The CRAAP Test | CSU, Chico - Meriam Library
  • Choose the Best Info | University of Guelph
  • Choose the Best Info: Why Evaluate? | University of Guelph
  • How Do I Check Facts on the Internet? | University of Guelph
  • Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers
General Study Skills

The following resource provides support with a variety of study strategies in areas such as procrastination, textbook reading and concentration:

  • How to Study
  • Exam Prep | University of Guelph
Learning with Technology

As an online learner, you will use technology to complete your studies. The following resources outline how to use technology appropriately and how to annotate electronic materials:

  • Beyond Highlighting: How to Get the Most from Your Annotations | Computers.Tutsplus.com
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Guide to PDF Annotation | Allen Press
Managing Time

Online courses do not require you to attend class at a specific time or place. As an online student, you decide when to log in to your course website and when to work on your assignments. Managing coursework can also be challenging with other competing demands in your life. Practicing good time management strategies will help you to be successful in your studies. The following resources on time management will help you to get started:

  • Time Management | University of Guelph
  • Important Time Management Tips for Online Students | BestOnlineUniversities.com
  • Time Management Online Workshop | University of Waterloo
  • Time Management: Where to Start? [Tutorial] | Sophia.org
  • Top 10 Time-Management Tips for Online Students | OnlineLearningTips.com
  • University Time Management | York University
Participating Effectively in Online Discussions

If you are new to learning online, participating in your first online discussion can be intimidating. The following resources provide tips for participating in online forums and writing good discussion posts:

  • Core Rules of Netiquette
  • Jumpstart Your Participation in Online Discussions | OnlineLearningTips.com
  • Tips for Creating the Perfect Discussion Post for Your Online Classes | Rasmussen College
  • Write an Online Discussion | University of Guelph
Professional Skills Development

University of Guelph students have access to a number of online professional development modules on topics such as career development, entrepreneurship, communication, and teaching and learning. Please note that you will need to sign in using your central login ID and password to gain access to the modules. If you are a student from another Ontario university studying in the Open Learning program, you may have access to these modules through your home institution. Consult the complete list of participating institutions.

  • Office of Graduate Studies Grad Pathways | University of Guelph
Success in an Online Course

The following resources focus on how to be a successful online student:

  • 10 Traits of a Successful Online Learner | OnlineCollege.org
  • Characteristics of a Successful Online Student | Fairmont State University
  • Five-Step Strategy for Students Success with Online Learning | Online Learning Insights
  • Myths about Online Education | FanshaweOnline
  • Top 10 Ways to Succeed in Online Education | TheBestSchools.org
  • What Makes a Successful Online Student | Illinois Online Network
Wellness 

During your studies, it is important to take care of yourself. The following link provides resources related to exercise, nutrition, and mental health and well-being:

  • Mental Well-being | University of Guelph
Working in Groups 

Many online courses require students to work in groups, to have discussions, or to complete projects. The following resources provide tips on how to make group projects successful:

  • 3 Tips for Surviving Group Projects in an Online Class | U.S. News Education
  • 10 Student Suggestions for Surviving Online Group Assignments | OnlineCollege.org 
  • Group Work | University of Guelph
Writing and Citation Resources

The following are resources are related to grammar and style, citations, writing for different disciplines, and writing for specific types of papers:

  • The Online Writing Lab (OWL) | Purdue University
  • Writing Services | University of Guelph

 

 

 

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