Get Assignments and Research Done
Plan-Monitor-Evaluate Connection
Completing major assignments requires strong planning. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to manage your time to complete your assignments. You’ll also use rubrics to plan what you need to do to be successful. You’ll monitor if you’re meeting your daily goals. Using your rubric and self-editing strategies, you’ll monitor whether you’re completing the assignment requirements before submitting your work.
Learning Objectives
Major assignments can seem overwhelming at first, but by creating an achievable step-by-step plan, you’ll be able to complete your assignments on time.
By the end of this chapter, you’ll be able to:
- Determine what’s required for your assignment.
- Develop an assignment plan.
- Move past writer’s block and generate ideas for your assignment.
- Understand the research process.
- Create an outline for a written assignment.
- Use the 5 steps of editing your work.
- Understand APA citation and how to avoid plagiarism.
Brightspace
Brightspace is where you access your NSCC course online. If you need help navigating Brightspace, check out the Brightspace Toolkit for how-to get started, accessing course content, submitting assignments, and Finding Grades.
You also have access to a Brightspace Practice Course. Here you can practice using some of the basic features. Self-register and join the course by logging into Brightspace and scrolling down to Self-Registration.
Technology Service Desk
To request help, visit the Technology Service Desk, go to Technology Services (NSCC Office 365 login required) and click on “View services”. You’ll see the hours of operation and the service options. Help is available through telephone, live chat, or by submitting a self-service ticket.
Online Tools at NSCC Subject Guide
We’ve created a resource to help you navigate some of the common NSCC online tools. Check out the Online Tools at NSCC Subject Guide to get started.
Peer Assisted Learning Supports (PALS)
Peer Assisted Learning Supports (PALS) offers individualized sessions to help with Microsoft Office 365, software installation and tasks such as navigating Brightspace. PALS computer application support is available September-April.
LinkedIn Learning
As an NSCC student, you have access to free online video courses through LinkedIn Learning. Topics include:
- Advanced features in Microsoft Office365 Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
- Adobe Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Illustrator;
- Computer programming languages; and much more.
The LinkedIn Learning Subject Guide will show you how to access and navigate LinkedIn Learning.
Assistive Technology
NSCC provides free text to speech/literacy software for all students.
- ReadSpeaker is fully integrated for use in all Brightspace courses.
- You can also download TextHelp Read&Write which includes the ability to highlight and read text aloud.
For more information, explore the Assistive Technology Guide .
If you’re a student with a disability, connect with Student Accessibility Services to learn how our team can support you.
