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About the Authors |
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Introduction |
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SECTION ONE CONSIDERING ONLINE EDUCATION |
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Chapter 1 Choosing an Online School and Program |
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1.3 Some Distinctions Between Online Programs |
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1.4 Choosing the Right Program |
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1.5 Choosing the Best Degree |
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1.6 Quality of the School |
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Chapter 2 What to Expect in an Online Class and How to Prepare |
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2.2 Navigating the Classroom |
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2.8 Questions for the Professor |
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2.16 Additional or Supplemental Material |
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Chapter 3 What You Will Miss and How to Make Up for it |
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3.8 Student Organizations |
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SECTION TWO STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN ONLINE EDUCATION |
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Chapter 4 Forming Good Habits to Reduce Stress, Find a Work---Life Balance, and Succeed in School |
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4.3 Creating Manageable Goals |
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4.4 Managing Your Inbox Clutter |
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4.6 Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario |
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4.7 Always Review Feedback |
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Chapter 5 Managing Your Time Effectively |
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5.3 Section 2: Lunch Time |
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5.4 Section 3: After Work |
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Chapter 6 How to Approach Classwork to Maximize Your Chances of Success |
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6.4 Reviewing Material Method (Flashcards/Recording) |
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6.5 Writing Good Discussion Board Posts |
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Chapter 7 Effective Research Techniques in Online Education |
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7.2 Leveraging Local Resources |
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7.3 Leveraging Online Resources |
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7.4 Accessing Professional Online Resources |
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7.5 Selecting the Correct Sources to Include |
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7.6 Integrating Sources into Your Assignments |
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7.7 Tips for Effective Research |
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Chapter 8 Writing for Success |
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8.2 Avoid Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism |
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8.4 Understand the Requirements |
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Chapter 9 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them |
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9.2 I Just Started School and I Don't Know What I'm Doing |
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9.3 My Class Just Started and I am Already Lost |
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9.4 I Keep Losing Points on My Assignments and I Don't Know Why |
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9.5 I Can't Think of Anything to Write in Response to the Discussion Question |
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9.6 I Need to Hear from My Professor and Fast! |
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9.7 I Am Too Far Behind to Catch Up |
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9.8 I Had an Emergency and My Work is Late---I'm Sure My Professor Will Understand |
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SECTION THREE OPENING DOORS THROUGH ONLINE EDUCATION |
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Chapter 10 Approaching Graduation---Looking for Opportunities |
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10.2 Aligning Yourself with the Market |
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10.3 Prepare Your Job Search Documents |
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10.4 Internships, Screening Interviews, and Informational Interviews |
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Chapter 11 Networking, Leveraging Instructors, and Landing Your Next Position |
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11.2 Capitalizing on the Student Body |
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11.4 Leveraging Your Professors |
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11.5 Letters of Recommendation |
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Glossary |
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