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Contents

What is in each Subject On-Line Section
Tips for using a Subject On-Line
How to use the Library On-Line
Contact procedures
Academic conduct

What is in each Subject On-line section

In order to get the most out of studying 'on-line', take a minute to see what each of the sections does and how they can assist your study of this subject.

Communicate - Communication with both your lecturer and fellow students is a vital component of any course of study. The Communicate section allows you to contact your lecturer or other students studying this subject.

Search - No study guide, reading, or text book can provide you with everything you need to know about a particular topic. In order for you to extend your understanding you are encouraged to read widely and keep abreast of current events, journals, and authors in your field. As you may have already discovered there’s a lot of material on the Internet - some great - and some not so great. The search section allows you to conduct a search of internet based learning resources that may assist your studies.

Overview - It is helpful to know where you're heading in a subject and to have an end goal in mind. This is the purpose of subject aims, objectives and learning outcomes. They specify the expected results of your learning and identify the purpose of your study. You will find the outcomes and sometimes an introduction to the content of your subject in the overview, as well as information pertaining to your lecturer and other administrative details in the overview section.

Study schedule - You are in the best position to pace your study to suit your personal needs and goals. However, the reality is that assessment items need to be submitted at various stages throughout the semester. The study schedule offers a guide as to how to progress through the study material, allowing time for consideration and reflection on topics and the preparation of assignments. In some cases you will be provided with links to the actual study material through the study schedule. If this is not the case, you will receive the study notes in your mail package.

Assessment - Assessment is a means of gauging your understanding of the material presented to you during the course of the subject. The assessment section provides you with details of when and where to send your assignments, how they will be graded, and specific information of the tasks you are required to carry out.

Resources - In addition to the study materials provided by the University, there are numerous resources available that may assist you in your study. Although you are encouraged to locate these yourself, the resource section may provide pointers to textbooks, suggested readings, links to Internet sites, or interactive computer based resources.

Index - Sometimes using the Internet can make you feel like you’re stumbling around in the dark - not knowing what lies ahead, or exactly how much there is in front of you. The site map gives you a clear indication of exactly what’s included in each subject on-line.

CSU Services - You can do virtually anything within the virtual University. This section allows you to access the administrative and other support services of the University electronically. For example, you can order a text from the Coop bookshop, check your enrolment details, or access student services.

Help - Like the name suggests, the help section provides assistance and tips on using subjects on line and the Internet.

Tips for using a Subject On-line

Using your subject on line can be made easier if you keep the following tips in mind:

• remember to use the scroll bars located on the edges of your screen - you don't want to miss something at the bottom of a page!
• in most browsers, clicking on the back button will take you to the previous screen. However, those of you using Netscape 2, should right click your mouse and select back in order to retrace your steps.
• if there is a particular place in a site that you use frequently, add a bookmark so you can go directly to that page. If you are using Netscape Navigator - go to OPTIONS on the menu bar and ADD BOOKMARK, or if you are using Internet Explorer go to FAVORITES on the menu bar and ADD FAVORITE. When you want to go back to that page, simply go back to the menu bar and select the bookmark you want to go to.
• for optimum viewing of your subject on line, maximise your screen

An introduction to the Library On-line

CSU On-line, through the CSU Library, provides links to the major Australian and International databases, full-text newspapers and journals, electronic reference collections as well as links to other libraries and their catalogues both within Australia and Overseas.

You can access full text books, Australian and International newspapers and journals, other Australian University library catalogues and many other useful resources.

The Library provides on-line help and a search facility that allows you to search the CSU Library web pages. Try the tutorials that show you how to search library catalogues, databases and the Internet and to begin your research.

CSU Library on-line provides advice on the University style for referencing your assignments, helps develop study and database search skills, and provides access to journal articles and a full range of university library services.

You are able to search databases, including full text databases for journal articles. Databases include: Medline, ABI (a business index which contains Australian Information and 400 full text journals), Eric (education), Biological Abstracts, General Science Index, Art Index, Periodical Abstracts (includes 600 full text journals), Austrom (a collection of Australian databases covering law, education, librarianship, social welfare, etc.), PsycInfo (psychology), Cinahl (nursing), Sociological abstracts, Agriculture and Nature resources, IDEAL (175 full text journals - predominantly science and medicine), Information Science Abstracts, and a number of other full text resources. (Note: full text databases contain the entire text of journal articles.)

The CSU Library catalogue allows you to find books and journals held by this and other universities, to check which books you have on loan, renew your loans, and place requests for books. Assistance for these services may be found within the Library site in CSU On-line. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the Library for assistance by email to libquest@csu.edu.au

While the library is happy to receive requests for books, articles and information from you by fax, email and phone, we also provide on-line request forms which allow you to send your requests to us electronically. You are able to request books, articles, information, or an introduction to another library in order to use their services.

Many CSU Library on-line services are available only to staff and students of CSU. For this reason you will need a password to access the full range of services. To request a password, send email to libquest@csu.edu.au or use our on-line request form.

Passwords for Library services are changed during the year. Once you request a password from the Library, you will automatically be advised of password changes.

There are ongoing developments and new resources in the Library, so keep in touch.

Contact procedures

To streamline any questions you may have while studying at CSU, the following summary of phone numbers and procedures is provided.

Our experience tells us that there are six general types of enquires.

• Academic enquiries are questions about the teaching of the subject.
• Enrolment enquiries are questions about enrolment, grades, HECS liability.
• Exam enquiries are questions about exam timetables, location etc.
• Library enquiries for borrowing books, articles etc.
• Technology enquiries include questions about computing, dial-in and telephone facilities.
• All other enquiries are handled by the OLI Help Desk. These include the delivery of your mail package, assignment handling, residential school, etc.

Other enquiries

If your call is not answered personally and you are forwarded to the Voice Mail facility, you should leave your message with the following information in this order:

1. your name and student number;
2. your telephone number;
3. the code and name of the subject related to your enquiry;
4. your message

Academic conduct

The University expects its students, in their studies and research, to abide by accepted protocols which are designed to ensure the academic integrity and reputation of the University. In particular, students are required to:

· acknowledge their use of another's work in assignments and other assessable work;

· not allow others to use their work without acknowledgment;

· report honestly the findings of their study and research; and

· use only approved information and materials in examinations.

Students who require advice on these matters should refer to the Assessment Regulations in the University Handbook or consult their lecturer.

The University also expects students to use responsibly the educational facilities and resources provided. In particular, students are required to abide by:

• the Rule of the Library; and
• the Code of Conduct for Users of Electronic Facilities.

These documents are published in Part O of the Academic Manual on the WWW (http://www.csu.edu.au/acadman/ocontm.htm). Copies can be obtained from the Library or Computer Centre Help Desk respectively.

The University can impose on students who breach the protocols of academic conduct, penalties which may include suspension or exclusion from the University.