How to Study CPS 2200
About the Software: After installing the software, you enter the
program by clicking on the course icon that appears on your desktop. The
various components of the software menu are described in the illustration
below.
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NEWS & EVENTS
When you’re online, you can see recent class
announcements here. |
View Online Resources
Select
this option while online to log in to Faulkner Media My Account. You can
verify your exam scores and access class resources (handouts, etc.) under
Sessions. |
HELP &
QUICKLINKS |
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You do not need
to be online to access the software resources listed here but you will for
the links to the online Help Desk at the Faulkner Media website.
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View Textbook Material
This
takes you to the text readings, the 1st step in learning about
each topic. While it is not necessary to be online to read the text, it is to
access the links to tables, video clips, etc. |
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View Presentations
Go to
these mini-lectures & slides
for the next step in studying a topic. You don’t need to be online. |
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Exercises & Assessments
You must
be online to access the 4 Online Exams (Exercises) but not to use the
practice tests and games also located here. |
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HOW TO STUDY: Most successful students proceed through the course components in this order:
1) View Textbook
Material -- READ the text
for the first assigned topic in the section you are studying. This is the
foundation of the course.
2) View
Presentations -- Next, LISTEN TO
and VIEW the topic presentation for additional insights & examples.
3) Exercises &
Assessment – TEST YOURSELF on the topic you just studied. Select Practice Assessment to access the the practice questions for each
topic. (You are NOT required to submit your practice scores.)
4) View Textbook
Material -- REPEAT Steps 1-3 for the remaining topics your
exam will cover.
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