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How to Succeed in Online College Classes

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This article will help you succeed in online classes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  • Time
  • Focus
  • Online Course
  1. Step 1

    To begin, you must select an online course to enroll in. Often time community colleges offer online courses that transfer to 4-year universities. This can save you money.

  2. Step 2

    After selecting your course, it is important to look at the course schedule. Set aside time each day to complete assignments. I recomend setting aside more time than you think you will need incase you run into struggles.

  3. Step 3

    Set goals for yourself each day. For example, if you have a 3 page paper do at the end of the week, you can select and research your topic on day one. On day two, you can write an outline. On day three, you can write your rough draft. On day four you can edit and finalize your paper. It is then ready to submit on day five.

  4. Step 4

    Most importantly if you find yourself struggling or falling behind, it is important to contact your instructor and school advisor immeadiately to ensure the hard work you have put in thus far will pay off.

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on 8/11/2009 Good advise. Solid article.

omghow said

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on 8/8/2009 Thanks for the suggestions.

justind said

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on 7/20/2009 Great advice. I took online courses, and everything you said is spot on.

davidv1127 said

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on 7/17/2009 5 Stars. Great Article.

roanna said

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on 7/16/2009 Good advice! Thanks.

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