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 |
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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: |
| Evaluating Online Information |
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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:
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| General Study Skills |
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The following resource provides support with a variety of study strategies in areas such as procrastination, textbook reading and concentration: |
| Learning with Technology |
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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: |
| Managing Time |
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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:
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| Participating Effectively in Online Discussions |
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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: |
| Professional Skills Development |
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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. |
| Success in an Online Course |
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The following resources focus on how to be a successful online student:
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| Wellness |
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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: |
| Working in Groups |
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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: |
| Writing and Citation Resources |
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The following are resources are related to grammar and style, citations, writing for different disciplines, and writing for specific types of papers: |