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Course Work and Assignments

• Retain a copy of all assignments sent.  Technology does have flaws and it is not uncommon for instructors not to receive your assignments.  
   
• Make sure that your instructor received your assignments.  Most instructors will have a process by which they let you know when they received your assignment.  However, though you want to know when your instructor receives your assignment, you don't want to pepper him/her with annoying messages.  Be sure to follow the process set forth by your instructor.  If 2 or more days go by and you have not heard from your instructor, a message is certainly appropriate.
   
• Meet your deadlines.  Even though you are not physically handing in information, make sure to get your information in!
   
• Be patient when waiting for graded assignments.  In some instances, grading online takes more time than grading in a traditional class.  Please give your instructor adequate time to complete his/her grading.

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