Student Success Statement: Reflection

                 Student Success Statement
                       "Always do right"
                                        Mark Twain




Reflection:
What this statement probably means is to always do the right thing. When you do what's right then you will always feel proud and good of yourself, never feel guilty about doing what is right. For example, if you were to borrow something from someone, the right thing to do is ask for permission and to make sure you give it back. 

Online Learning Part 2

Online Learning

                                    Part 2

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·       Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·       If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

·       Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·       Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·       Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

   
          CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                 Student Success Statement
      "Gold medals don't make champions... hard work does." 
                                         Anonymous




Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that the awards doesn't make champions but working hard does. In other words, hard work makes champions, not the prize. For example, if you got good grades in your report card then you know that all that hard work made you successful. 
      

Online Learning Part 1

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·       Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·       Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·       Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·       Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

  

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                Student Success Statement

"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

Margret Chase Smith

Reflection:

What this statement probably means is that doing what is right may not be famous or easy ,but it shows good character. In other words, no matter what, even if it is complicated or unpopular, doing the right thing will always show great character. For example, if you help someone on their homework/classwork, then that shows that you're very helpful or smart. 

                                

It's Online, but Is It On Target? Part 3

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

                         Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·       Dot-com is not the only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·       Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·       Dot-mil is used by sites that are a part of the military.

·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university whether a world renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                Student Success Statement
"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."
                                       Liane Cordes



Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you keep on trying, then you will show your potential. In other words, it is your effort that helps you become successful. For example, you have to work on a project and you don't know what to do, but if you keep up on the effort and persistence you will complete the project on time.