Student Resources
Academic Honesty and Integrity
Academic Honesty policy (PDF)University Policy Statement (UPS) for Cal State Fullerton students on academic honesty
Academic Integrity Resources
Articles and resources provided by the Dean of Students Office, Judicial Affairs, including Avoiding Plagiarism, Avoiding Academic Dishonesty, and Academic Expectations
Tutorial on Using Blackboard
QuickStart Tutorial for Online LearningThis tutorial will show you how to setup your internet browser and how to do the basic tasks in Blackboard (navigation, discussion board, email, assignment submission, etc.).
Tutorial for Online Learning Course in Blackboard
This course in Blackboard is freely available to any visitor. You can view the course or you can enroll on your own if you want to practice with chats, the discussion board, and submitting assignments. If you don't already have a Blackboard user account for Cal State Fullerton, you can still view most of the course. On the Login page, click on Preview, then on Courses, type "DEDE101", click on Extended Education, and click on DEDE101.
Accessibility and Disabled Students Services
Office of Disabled Students (CSUF)Disabled Student Services offers numerous services for students who have difficulty accessing course content.
Disabled Student Services Student Handbook (Click here for PDF Version)
This handbook offers good advice for college students on becoming successful students at the university level. It also includes information and forms for service for disabled students.
Tips for Becoming a Successful Online Learner
13 Steps to Better Study SkillsAdvice from Judi Kesselman-Turkel hosted by the Office of Disabled Student Services
Cornell Note Taking system
Flash-based presentation on that famous note taking method developed by Dr. Walter Pauk
Control Your Study Environment
Setting up and maintaining your study environment can help you to optimize your study time
Manage Your Time
Maximize the use of your time to accomplish your study goals
Avoid Online Distractions
Collegedegree.com offers 25 ways to break your online procrastination habit while studying at your computer
Develop Basic Computer/Internet Skills
Learn about Netiquette and basic computer and internet skills, so that you will be prepared for when your course starts
Develop online library and research skills
The Cal State Fullerton library offers access to its online full-text journal articles, at home book deliveries and other services valuable to the online learner
Advantages and Challenges of Studying Online
Introduction to Distance Education at Cal State FullertonFlash-based presentation introducing you to the office of Distance Education, the advantages of online courses, and some sample course content.
Course Demonstration
Flash-based presentation introducing you to how your online course at Cal State Fullerton may look.
Academic Skills
Academictips.orgGreat tips on studying, university life, exams, memory, writing, speech, and literature
Decision-making skills for success
Hooah4health.com is intended for active military personnel, but the skills taught should be valued by all
Exam Preparation Tips
Campusaccess.com offers good tips on preparing yourself for examinations
Writing Assistance
Citation guides and online citation generatorsThe Kentucky Virtual Library offers a resource page on how students should appropriately cite their sources
Elements of Style
The writing guide by William Strunk, Jr. at bartleby.com offers good writing tips
Distance Education
Learning Beyond the Classroom