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We realize that not everyone comes to online courses with the same level of knowledge or understanding. The purpose of the DE Academic Competencies provided below are to be a source of basic information and to assist all students. Depending on your level of computer familiarity and academic skills it may be very redundant or very helpful! Distance Education 101
Basic Computer Skills (top)
Basic Blackboard Skills (top)
What is the Content Area?
How to Send an Email through Blackboard
Accessing the Digital Dropbox
Working with Groups
Communicating through Discussion Board
Submitting Assignments using the Assignment Tool
Basic Library Skills (top)
Resources Available through Laupus Library
Basic Writing Skills (top)
Accessing the Basic Writing Skills through the OWL (adobe file)
Creating a Thesis Statement
Paragraphs & Paragraphing
Starting the Writing Process
Basic Knowledge on Avoiding Plagiarism (top)
Accessing Some Basic Knowledge on Avoiding Plagiarism through the OWL (Adobe File)
Avoiding Plagirism
Basic APA Format Skills (top)
Basic APA Formatting
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