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  • Referencing and citing: APA

    • In-text citations
    • References

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  • Referencing and citing: MLA

    • In-text citations
    • Works cited

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  • Referencing and citing: Integrating quotes

    • Why use quotes
    • When to use quotes
    • Introducing and integrating quotes
    • Signal phrases
    • Technical rules

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  • Writing: Getting started

    • Essay assignments
    • Research assignments
    • Lab reports

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  • Writing: Structure

    • Developing a thesis
    • Essay structure and outlines
    • Paragraph structure
    • Incorporating research
    • Arguments and counter arguments
    • Proofreading and editing

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  • Writing: Grammar

    • Common grammar issues
    • Sentence structure
    • Punctuation
    • Vocabulary
    • Spelling

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  • Writing: Academic style

    • Academic style and language
    • Types of documents
    • Writing in humanities

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  • Notetaking

    • Active reading
    • Notetaking while reading
    • Notetaking in class

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  • Brainstorming and analyzing

    • Brainstorming techniques
    • Organizing and analyzing ideas
    • Analyzing in the humanities

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  • Studying

    • Studying tips
    • Learning styles

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  • Taking exams

    • Case studies
    • Simulations
    • Multiple choice exams
    • Short answer exams
    • Essay exams
    • Problem solving exams

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  • Presentations and group work

    • Preparing materials
    • Presentation tips
    • Handling questions

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  • Time and stress management

    • Time management
    • Stress management

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  • Online learning and technology

    • Tips for online learning
    • Omnivox and LEA
    • Moodle
    • MS Teams
    • File Management
    • Technology tutorials

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