Bibliographies: Proper Format for Academic Writing

• Failure to acknowledge source references for images and written information is refered to as plagiarism.
• SDC Online doesn't condone stealing or blatant copying of the ideas, images or thoughts of others.
• Please follow the ffg guidelines as to how to write a proper Bibliography, as this is often requested by Tutors for essays or even research.
• If any of your material is based heavily on a published work, in the form of a book, periodical, journal, website etc, you need to include it in your Bibliography.
• For the our purposes we will use a combination of the Harvard and Running Notes Method

Formats for Bibliography

Books:

Author. Year of Publication. Title. Edition. Publication: Publisher.

Example:

Goldman, B. 1972. Reading and writing in the arts: a handbook. Detroit: Wayne State University Press.

Periodicals/ Magazines:

Author. Year of Publication. Title of article. Title of Publication Volume Number: (Issue Number ) Month/ Season: Page Numbers.

Example:

Perry, AD. 1990. Photography  and postmodern thought. Art & Design 22: (3) February: 32-36.

Websites:

Author. Year. Title. Website address(Start with the words “Available at”). Date of access.

Example:

When author is known

Weddington, G. 2002. Challenge in South Africa. Available at www.professional.asha.org/news (accessed on 23/7/2003).

When author is unknown

www.professional.asha.org/news (accessed on 23/7/2003).

How to navigate your course

Many first time students seem to have difficulty in grasping the Online System. It is quite simple:

1. When you register you automatically receive x3 Modules(1) and x3 Assignments for each module. A due date for these Assignments are set at approximately x4 weeks after course activation (meaning after you have paid and have become an active student).
2. The 4 week cycle for submission is considered FAST TRACK in terms of pace and duration of course, if this pace is maintained throughout the course. Please note that a student can opt to change any due date allocated, but must inform the college prior, in order to adjust our marking schedules.
3. On submission of your x3 assignments, the college reserves the right to a week for proper Feedback & Marks to be uploaded to your student portal. Only if you have obtained a pass mark of 55% and above for all x3 modules will you be allowed to continue to the next x3 Modules & Assignments.This cycle continues until you complete the course.
4. Should you not obtain the pass mark, the tutor concerned will request another submission, guidelines will be offered, in order to improve your performance.

Student Views on E Learning with SDC Online

"I have always wanted to study, but working full time restricts the amount of time you have to put into studies as well as where and what you can study. I searched the internet, and found countless universities and colleges that offer the Fashion Design course, but it was hard to find a college that offered it part – time.

Luckily, I came across Style Design College, which offers the Fashion Design Diploma via correspondence – I then applied immediately.

Within a matter of hours after enquiring about Style Design College Online, I was a registered student, and my modules had been uploaded.

The modules are easy to understand, and explains all assignments perfectly. I didn’t have any previous experience in art or sewing, but after working through the modules, with a lot of helpful pictures and illustrations, I was able to complete the assignments.

Marking of assignments doesn’t take long either, but what I find most helpful is the extensive feedback that I receive after handing in assignments. The tutors compliment my efforts, but also give constructive criticism which helps me to excel in my work.

The SDC Online website is extremely user friendly and whenever I ask questions, I always receive a quick and helpful response from the tutors.

Studying via correspondence can make you feel that you are isolated, but with so many social platforms that SDC Online provides, like a Facebook page, Twitter Page and blogs, it really helps to make you feel a part of Style Design College.

I would really recommend SDC Online for anyone out there looking to study via correspondence, as SDC Online provides the perfect support system for a student that does not have the luxury of having a tutor."

Thanks and regards

Janine Turner (SDC Online Fashion Student 2011)

Servicing the needs of many students, working at different levels of various courses, is not an easy undertaking. Many existing distance colleges have very poor feedback mechanisms in place and don't often offer the student a personalised experience. Often help lines that aren't manned or emails that end up an abyss of student queries are the reality for many correspondence learners.

This leads the the perception that distance learning is problematic or somehow inferior to attending full time lectures. On the contrary distance or web based training has been growing in popularity since the 1970's in the US. Many developments in technology and faster Internet speeds have contributed positively to this educational medium world wide. E Learning meets the demand for efficient training packages for individuals needing skills or qualifications while working. In some cases the geographic location of some students makes conevntional study impossible, so why not transcend borders and study at a college anywhere in the world . E Learning makes this possible.

SDC Online Recieves Overwhelming Response

Style Design College Online has recieved an overwhelming response from students both locally and abroad for 2011.http://styledesigncollege.co.za/sdc-online/index.php

The registered student roll is growing in numbers daily, within all disciplines. Fashion, photography, interiors and graphics departments have all taken in new candidates.We currently have students world wide, as far flung as Cypress and Costa Rica.SDC has now become a global contender within the arena of E-Learning for design.

Course material, formats and our service delivery has been commended on all levels. Management and staff of SDC Online strive to maintain the highest levels of academic professionalism and prompt feedback to all students.