2. To begin the course, first read the
syllabus. Next, go to Orientation and click
on Start Course Here. Complete all work on
this page on or before the first day of the
course.
A short introductory assignment is due the
first day, and the directions and
submission drop box are on this page.
Completing Orientation
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3. Below the main menu is a list of five
units with a live link that goes to a unit
page. Each unit page contains the
course materials you need to study and
apply to complete unit assignments.
About the Unit Pages
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4. Each unit page begins with a
schedule that will tell you what to
study and in what order each week.
Schedules are embedded, but you
will find a printable PDF below each
one.
Work that is listed in the schedule in
red with due dates needs to be
submitted by 11:59 PM on that
day/date.
Working with Unit Pages
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5. Below each unit schedule are
handouts.The assignment sheet
handout contains only a
description of the assignment, the
basic requirements, and learning
objectives.
Additional explanations about
concepts you will need to apply,
requirements, and "how to"
guidelines to meet expectations
for each are covered in the lectures
and other course materials.
About Unit Assignment Sheets
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6. The lectures are in slidedoc format.
Slidedocs are slideshows designed
to be read and do not contain
audio.
It is critically important to your
success that you study the slidedoc
slidedoc lectures closely as directed
directed by the project schedule.
schedule.
It’s a good idea to go through them
once quickly at the start of a unit,
and then work more closely with
them as you complete project
assignments.
About Unit Lectures
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7. You will find other items
on a unit page such as
readings, writing
activities, brainstorming
forums, blog forums,
peer review forums, and
submission drop box.
Other Items on a Unit Page
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8. • Whenever you have questions, are confused about something, and/or
need some help – just send me an email.
• Working incrementally in the weeks leading up to a deadline, will give
you time to do that.
Ask Questions
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