Blackboard
Research Basics
APA
Papers & Emails
HELP!
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The first assignment that I will be asked to complete in my online course is called the ___________ assignment.
What is an Ice Breaker assignment?
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
How will you know what style of citation to use in your online class?
Your instructor will specify either APA or MLA
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.
What is http://courses.piedmontcc.edu
200
Between the two following websites, this website is more likely to be a valuable resource for use in an academic paper describing the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-diabetes/DS00585 www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/article.htm
www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-diabetes/DS00585
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
2 Part Question: 1) Who should I contact if I need help with research in the LRC? 2) How long can a student check out a book from the LRC?
1) Gretchen Bell or Vanessa Bass 2) 3 weeks
300
When logged into a course in Blackboard, I will click on this menu link to view information about the course schedule and the instructor’s expectations.
What is 'The Syllabus'?
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
APA is an acronym for this phrase.
American Psychological Association
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
You are preparing to take your first online test. What resource would you use from this class to learn about tips for taking tests online?
This question has several correct answers. Access the “Online Test Taking Tips” document in the Information Module on the Blackboard site for this class.
400
Show me! 1. Log into Blackboard 2. Show the class where you would go in this orientation to view student support services
Student must demonstrate proper steps on instructor’s computer
400
To evaluate the accuracy of a website, a student should consider several factors. Please list at least three.
- 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
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 #
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
500
Show Me! 1. Log onto this course in Blackboard 2. Show the class where you would go to ask a fellow student a question about an assignment.
Student must demonstrate on the instructor's computer/
500
Where would you go to search a database of journals dealing with Health and Science?
LRC website, Databases link
500
Create a Reference page and properly cite information from the following site: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/
Classroom Demonstration
500
From the Distance Learning website, where would you go to read common questions and answers about using Blackboard?
Blackboard FAQ
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