Contents note continued: 3.3. Lectures -- 3.4. Class Discussion -- 3.5. Library -- 3.6. Study Groups -- 3.7. Friends -- 3.8. Student Organizations -- 3.9. Concluding Thoughts -- SECTION TWO STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN ONLINE EDUCATION -- ch. 4 Forming Good Habits to Reduce Stress, Find a Work---Life Balance, and Succeed in School -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Getting Organized -- 4.3. Creating Manageable Goals -- 4.4. Managing Your Inbox Clutter -- 4.5. Creating a Study Kit -- 4.6. Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario -- 4.7. Always Review Feedback -- 4.8. Avoiding Burnout -- 4.9. Reward Yourself -- 4.10. Schedule Downtime -- 4.11. Do Not Multitask -- 4.12. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 5 Managing Your Time Effectively -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Section 1: Mornings -- 5.3. Section 2: Lunch Time -- 5.4. Section 3: After Work -- 5.5. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 6 How to Approach Classwork to Maximize Your Chances of Success -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Study Groups -- 6.3. Studying for Tests.
Contents note continued: 6.4. Reviewing Material Method (Flashcards/Recording) -- 6.5. Writing Good Discussion Board Posts -- 6.6. Writing Good Papers -- 6.7. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 7 Effective Research Techniques in Online Education -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Leveraging Local Resources -- 7.3. Leveraging Online Resources -- 7.4. Accessing Professional Online Resources -- 7.5. Selecting the Correct Sources to Include -- 7.6. Integrating Sources into Your Assignments -- 7.7. Tips for Effective Research -- 7.8. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 8 Writing for Success -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Avoid Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism -- 8.3. Prewriting Steps -- 8.4. Understand the Requirements -- 8.5. Know Your Goal -- 8.6. Stages of Writing -- 8.7. Drafting -- 8.8. Revising -- 8.9. Editing -- 8.10. Writing Tips -- 8.11. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 9 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2.I Just Started School and I Don't Know What I'm Doing.
Contents note continued: 9.3. My Class Just Started and I am Already Lost -- 9.4.I Keep Losing Points on My Assignments and I Don't Know Why -- 9.5.I Can't Think of Anything to Write in Response to the Discussion Question -- 9.6.I Need to Hear from My Professor and Fast! -- 9.7.I Am Too Far Behind to Catch Up -- 9.8.I Had an Emergency and My Work is Late---I'm Sure My Professor Will Understand -- 9.9. Concluding Thoughts -- SECTION THREE OPENING DOORS THROUGH ONLINE EDUCATION -- ch. 10 Approaching Graduation---Looking for Opportunities -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Aligning Yourself with the Market -- 10.3. Prepare Your Job Search Documents -- 10.4. Internships, Screening Interviews, and Informational Interviews -- 10.5. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 11 Networking, Leveraging Instructors, and Landing Your Next Position -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Capitalizing on the Student Body -- 11.3. Pay It Forward -- 11.4. Leveraging Your Professors -- 11.5. Letters of Recommendation.
Machine generated contents note: SECTION ONE CONSIDERING ONLINE EDUCATION -- ch. 1 Choosing an Online School and Program -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Selecting a School -- 1.3. Some Distinctions Between Online Programs -- 1.4. Choosing the Right Program -- 1.5. Choosing the Best Degree -- 1.6. Quality of the School -- 1.7. Accreditation -- 1.8. Conclusion -- 1.9. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 2 What to Expect in an Online Class and How to Prepare -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Navigating the Classroom -- 2.3.Organization -- 2.4. Syllabus -- 2.5. Meet Your Professor -- 2.6. Class Introductions -- 2.7. Open Discussion Area -- 2.8. Questions for the Professor -- 2.9. Discussion Boards -- 2.10. Class Policies -- 2.11. Lectures -- 2.12. Announcements -- 2.13.E-mail or Messages -- 2.14. Assignments -- 2.15. Tests and Quizzes -- 2.16. Additional or Supplemental Material -- 2.17. Concluding Thoughts -- ch. 3 What You Will Miss and How to Make Up for it -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Access to Professors.