References
From BCC WIKI
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[edit] Netiquette
All members of the college community who are interacting in the online environment should be familiar with the BCC netiquette guidelines.
[edit] Purchasing Software
Many online vendors such as JourneyEd or CampusTech offer academic pricing when purchasing software. As student you get great discounts on software – you’ll just need to provide proof of enrollment (like your student ID or a copy of your course schedule) so be sure to ask if a student discount is available before you order!
[edit] Accessibility Options
There are a variety of accessibility options available on the Mac and PC platforms. These options allow students to set up their personal computers to enable speech recognition, text-to-speech conversation and screen magnification.
[edit] Research Help
The best place to begin your research is with the BCC library. The library has a wide range of services available for eLearning students.
Librarians are available to answer your research questions or assist you in locating information. If the LRC does not have the resources you need, the librarian can refer you to an appropriate source.
Ask a Librarian is the Library's on-line e-mail service. Once you complete the form, you will receive a response in 24 hours or less!!! You can also contact the Library by calling 508-678-2811 x 2108.
Not sure how to get started with writing a research paper? The Writing Lab has created a getting started with research checklist to help guide students through the research process.
The Writing Lab also has a great guide to assist students in evaluating research resources.
For additional help with writing, please contact the Writing Center.
[edit] Plagiarism
There is a lot of talk about plagiarism but do you really understand what it is and why faculty members get so upset if you plagiarize material?
Read the Writing Lab’s plagiarism handout to learn more about what it is, view some examples of plagiarism, and learn how to avoid it.
Remember, plagiarism is considered academic negligence and is subject to disciplinary action as stated in the Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook.
Here are some additional resources to assist you in understanding plagiarism:
- Plagiarism - what is it and how to detect it - from Indiana University
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- View an interactive tutorial on plagiarism from the University of South Florida.
PaperRater is a new online site reviews spelling, grammar, word choice, and style—while checking for plagiarism/originality! It is worth checking out!!!
