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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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


Student Success Statement
“Gold medals don’t make champions… hard work does.”
-Anon
What this statement means is that having medals and awards doesn’t mean that you are a champion, putting all effort in accomplishing something makes you champion. By putting a lot of effort in doing something makes you a champion because it comes to show that you are willing to face challenges and willing to do it. Yes at the end you get awards and medals for accomplishing something, but that just shows all the effort you put in it. For example if you are playing a sport and you and your team is losing, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose what matters is the effort you are putting in the game. Even if you lose you are still a champion because you put effort into doing something.

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, sarcastic 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!!!

Monday, May 6, 2013

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


Student Success Statement
“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”
-Liane Cordes
I agree with this statement because when you put so much effort into something you will have the potential to do something in life. All your effort you put into something will encourage you to have the potential to achieve your dream goals and will get you far. For example when you are in school, you have to put a lot of effort to do well in your academic work. Once you’re done it will pay off later on because you will have the potential to become some one important in life.


It"s Online, but Is It On Target? Part 2


It’s Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 2
Research with Attitude
Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:
·         Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.
·         What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?
·         Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?
·         What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.
·         Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?
·         Where did the author get this information?
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Friday, May 3, 2013

It's Online, but Is It On Target? Part 1


It’s Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 1
Using the Web Wisely
Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.
You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.
Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way—they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself." Student Success Statement


Student Success Statement
“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”
-Gilbert Arland
I agree with this statement because in order for one to be good at something they need practice and when they fail, they need to improve themselves. The only way to improve one is to practice and one will become better at things they want to be good at. You should never blame a target for your failure; it is not their fault because they are not the ones doing the certain activity. If anything goes wrong it’s upon you; but it’s nothing wrong with not doing something good. If you really want to be good at something, improve yourself first and you will become good at it. For example, if you are playing soccer and you miss the goal, don't blame the goal post; the reason you miss is because maybe you just need practice. practice makes perfect. Belief in yourself and have faith that you will do good and you will succeed.


SQ3R Recite-Review


SQ3R
SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review
Recite
At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your questions for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.
Now repeat the Questions, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.
Review
After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.
Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!