Course Basics
This type of writing is a major focus of the course.
What is argumentative writing?
What writing in ALL CAPS is considered online.
What is yelling?
Work must ALWAYS be completed this way unless told otherwise.
What is independently?
Students must submit formal papers in this format.
What is Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)?
This office provides tutoring and computer access.
What is the Center for Learning Excellence (CLE)?
This type of research is emphasized in the course (two types).
What are primary and secondary research?
This should be avoided in academic messages and posts.
What is texting/slang?
Using these without permission can lead to plagiarism charges.
What are outside sources?
This is NOT an acceptable format for papers.
What is PDF, Pages, Screenshots, or Google Docs?
This office helps with accommodations and disabilities.
What is Student Accessibility Services?
This skill involves judging sources and evidence carefully.
What is critical thinking?
This should always be included at the beginning of an email to your instructor.
What is a proper address/title/name? (e.g., “Professor Sanchez”)
This does NOT have to be accepted in the course by the professor.
What is late work?
This app lets students get Blackboard notifications on their phone.
What is the Blackboard Mobile App?
This connects students to tutoring, counseling, library, and Blackboard help in one place.
What is Blackboard Assist?
The course stresses that this must be done ethically when researching.
What is rhetorical inquiry?
This should always be included in an email.
What is a subject line?
Students should expect to spend this many hours per week on the course.
What is 9–12 hours?
This messaging app is recommended (and highly preferred by your professor) for real-time communication.
What is Pronto?
This app helps students register for classes and check final grades.
What is the JagMobile App?
This is something students must do to succeed in the course besides writing.
What is reading the textbook and lectures?
This rule reminds students that there is a real person behind every screen.
What is “Respect one another”?
This is the only platform where assignments will be accepted.
What is Blackboard?
If you have Blackboard issues, you should contact this office.
What is Digital Learning/Distance Education?
This tool in Blackboard connects students to tutoring, counseling, the library, and technical support all in one place.
What is Blackboard Assist?