Blackboard
Research Basics
APA
Emails & Papers
HELP!!!
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The first assignment that I will be asked to complete in my BioWork course is called the ___________ assignment
Ice Breaker
100
What is the main difference between a website ending in ‘.edu’ compared to one ending with ‘.com’?
.edu indicates a website published and maintained by an educational institution .com indicates a website published and maintained by a company
100
APA is an acronym for this phrase
American Psychological Association
100
What two questions should you ask yourself when breaking down the prompt for a writing assignment?
1) What do I need to include for my answer to be complete? 2) What is my instructor looking for?
100
Show Me! What are the LRC's hours of operation?
Student must demonstrate on the instructor's computer
200
This web address will take me directly to the Blackboard log in page.
200
Between the two following websites, this website is more likely to be a valuable resource for use in an academic paper describing agricultural biotechnology regulation: http://www.ncbiotech.org/resource_center/government_regulation.html http://www.biotechnologyregulation~/agriculture.html
200
Name two internet resources for APA style guidance
- PCC “Citing APA Style” on LRC website - www.apastyle.org - Purdue University’s OWL site
200
If asked to submit a report in APA style format, what margin size and font should you use?
1 inch margins and Times New Roman, pt. 12.
200
Who should I contact if I need help with research in the LRC?
Gretchen Bell or Vanessa Bass
300
When logged into the Blackboard page for the BioWork course, I will click on this menu link to view the reading material for the course:
Course Documents
300
An effective strategy for conducting research will involve doing these two activities:
- Brainstorming - Utilizing Course Documents - Creating a time line for research - Using the LRC - Talking with classmates
300
When conducting research using a book with two authors, a student should write down the following information for citation purposes:
- Names of both authors - Title of book - Date, name & location of publisher - Page #
300
Name 3 things that you should include when sending an instructor an email with an attached assignment
1) A descriptive subject that includes your name 2) A reference to the fact that there is an attachment 3) A greeting 4) A signature 5) Instructor's email address
300
How long can a student check out a book from the LRC?
3 weeks
400
Show me! To view the class syllabus, I would do the following:
Student must demonstrate proper steps on instructor’s computer
400
To evaluate the accuracy of a website, a student should consider these two things:
- Date website was created - Study the URL: who is the author? - How biased the website is - What sources are documented within the webpage? - Is the website peer-reviewed? - Does the information make sense?
400
List the 4 components of an APA style paper
1. Title Page 2. Abstract 3. Main Body 4. References
400
What 3 types of information should you always include at the top of the first page of a written report?
1) Your name 2) Title of the assignment 3) Date
400
What number should I call if I would like telephone support with a certified Blackboard support representative?
866-852-5588
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Show Me! 1) Log onto the Distance Learning Online Orientation course on Blackboard 2) Show the class where you would go in this orientation to view student support services
Student must demonstrate on instructor's computer
500
Where would you go to search a database of journals dealing with Health and Science?
LRC website, Databases link
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Create a Reference page and properly cite information from the following site: www.ncbionetwork.org
NC bionetwork: Creating success in life science! (2010). NC Community College System. Retrieved January 19, 2010, from http://www.ncbionetwork.org/
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From the Distance Learning website, where would you go to read common questions and answers about using Blackboard?
Blackboard FAQ
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