5 Resources Every Online Student Should Be Using Right Now
April 16, 2021 2024-12-16 10:06
5 Resources Every Online Student Should Be Using Right Now
by Tami Althoff
The University of Oklahoma offers several great resources to help you as you pursue your online degree. In no certain order, here are a few you can use to get through the semester.
Library
Taking classes online is often convenient, but it’s easy to feel lost when you must write your first research paper. Luckily, there are dedicated librarians to guide you through resources that OU’s libraries offer.
OU Online undergraduate students can find a wide variety of resources on the OU Libraries website, from help finding books and articles to writing resources, video tutorials and more.
Graduate student can find help by searching the list for their specific major.
Grammarly
Need writing support? Check out Grammarly.
This automated revision tool finds 10 times as many errors as a word processor and helps you learn by correcting your grammar and spelling errors, as well as improving your vocabulary. The best part? Its online writing tools encourage polished grammar, better overall wordsmithing, and a professional writing style by checking for more than 400 common grammar errors. It works its magic wherever you write online (even in email!), leaving your brain free to think about the subject matter instead of comma placement and punctuation.
Career Development Center
The OU Online Career Development Center is a virtual space created just for you. You will find resources to help you build career skills, explore different career paths, find community, apply for jobs in your field and more. The platform integrates Handshake, OU Connection, LinkedIn Learning, Labor Market Insights, Career Resources and up-to-date articles, blogs and news in one convenient place.
Spend some time exploring and looking through the curated materials related to career advice and advancement. Schedule an appointment through Handshake to learn even more.
Canvas
The Canvas course website is where you will find links to articles and other content your professors may have posted, a discussion board for your course, a course dropbox and grades, as well as a secure way for you to submit questions to your instructor.
Navigation icons on the left side of the screen allow you to adjust account settings, check your dashboard, manage your courses, calendar and inbox, check your history or request help with one of Canvas’ features.
OU CASH for Scholarship Applications
OU’s Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) is the university’s one-stop shop for current students to apply for all OU merit and need-based scholarships. College-wide scholarships, departmental scholarships, financial aid scholarships, Sooner Parents scholarships and campus awards are all housed through the online system.
Only current OU students can apply for scholarships through CASH. If you’re an incoming freshman or transfer student, you can find more information about scholarships for incoming students here.
Interested in learning about the other resources available to you as an OU student? Visit our student resources page to learn more.
