Reading: 5 Tips for success

              Reading 5 tips for success

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Reading and writing are both skills that coincide. If you clearly understand a test you can transcribe and interpret the test properly. So it is important to develop your skills in both. This tips will allow you to improve your reading comprehension.

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Tip 1: Annotate

Become an active reader. Instead of passively reading a piece of text, transcribe notes pertaining to the plot, important story elements, or significant ideas within the text.

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Tip 2: Interpret The Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes through the stimulation of a purpose, utilizing deliberate methods in order to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you are reading, attempt to locate patterns with in the author’s writing. For example you may notice repetition of key words, phrases, or symbols-or the use of a distinct form of sentence structure. Authors employ these strategies in order to allow the readers to comprehend the central argument or theme, so I urge you to explore theses techniques and the manner in which they are employed.

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Distance education: is a virtual classroom for you? Part 4

Distance Education: Is a virtual classroom for you? Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the written word

Most of the communication, as well as the course assignments, in distance education classes is completed through writing. That is a plus, because the focus on the written work allows you to develop as a writer- and develop a proper literature structure which is essential toward academic success. However, if writing is a serious debilitation for you, virtual education may not promote a beneficial opportunity until you improve your writing skills. Yes most virtual education, is taught through writing; therefore you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments, will be written and submitted to your instructor in the

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Written format.  Your penmanship must be excellent, spelling must be great, sentence structure must exhibit potential, vocabulary must be extraordinary, and you must own the proper equipment and possess internet access. If your internet communications at home are not functioning, you cannot participate in an online education session, so you must search for a location with internet access.

Decide what is beneficial for you

Distance education might not benefit a certain group of individuals. But it might be beneficial toward you. You should attempt a distance education program. You never know until you have tried. You might even develop a passion for distance education. While distance education might be the perfect alternative for several students, it may not benefit a number of individuals. So carefully consider your unique needs and interests and attempt distance education; then decide whether it is the right choice for you.

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Profile of a Sucessful Student Part 1

Profile of a successful student Part 1

A successful student..

…..assumes responsibility for his or her own learning

Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, and engaging experience for a student who can work or think independently. However since most or not all learning takes place during independent excursion, you would not have access to the intuitive environment that is the classroom. Online learning requires a significant effort and commitment from you. All education is described as

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The effort you are willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the in the online environment. Commitment, self- discipline, self-motivation, are all keys qualities to ensure the success of an individual in an online course.

……..is comfortable and confident with written communication.

Reading and writing are the bases of many online courses, so it is critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amount amounts of reading. And nearly all your communication exploitations with your classmates and your instructor(s) will be in written format. If you find communication through writing irrational, you would want to address these issues before enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you.

….. is willing to be a member of a learning community.

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