--->>> A NEW template for your FTP sites to match the latest University's format (as on this page) for top and bottom banners/frames can be downloaded at: template (Updated 12/7/2006). Note: this template will be updated as any changes are made by the Web Policy Committee, so check back regularly for the latest version. |
| --->>> Electronic Letterhead in Word format with the University Logo, fonts, and color updated 9/14/2006 in compliance with the new University Graphic Identity Guide. |
| --->>> University's Web Policy approved May, 2005, composed by the University Web Policy Committee (also in Word Format). Webmasters' online liaison form for communication with the web support groups. Also in Word format. |
| --->>> AJCU Electronic Policies Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines of AJCU (Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities) Schools regarding Responsible Use of Information Technology Resources and Services. |
| Glossary of technospeak. Learn the vocabulary, understand the manual, the explanation, the service person, the salesman, the geek, etc.. |
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Plagiarism Detection Software:
Eve plagiarism detection system - unlimited use for $19.
Turnitin is one of the leading anti-plagiarism services available on the web. Available at Fordham, contact Fleur Eshghi.
Textus Lite a tool to help detect plagiarism,Textus Lite will test as many texts as you want, completely automatically. Just tell Textus Lite which texts you want to test and go away and enjoy a cup of coffee. Free trial download available.
Helpful Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers: http://www.virtualsalt.com/antiplag.htm
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Copyright and the latest Legislation
Copyright - (GENERAL INFO) "how to" get permission to reproduce copyrighted works and resources on copyright (information, definitions, what the law says, liability, fair use, etc.
Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998- A Summary by the U.S. Copyright office. (Adobe Reader required)*
REPORT to the Senate on Copyright and Digital Distance Education from the Copyright office. (Adobe Reader required)*
The TEACH Act (Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act) of 2002 - Distance Education and the TEACH Act (from the American Library Association)
The U.S. Senate passed a bill in 2001 that eases copyright restrictions on Internet-based content: Copyright restrictions eased for distance learning technologies.
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WDD Online Resources
Fordham University's Web Policy was formally approved in May, 2005 by the University's Web Policy Committee. The former Faculty Resource Center has since evolved into the Office of Online Academic Services, offering Resources for all University webmasters to help in the creation and maintenace of their sites. Practical Aesthetics of Web Design is a guide to web page creation, by Rick Raguso, Faculty Resource Center, Fordham University. |
| Hardware and Software maintenance tips. Avoid the most common pitfalls, avoid loss of files, and keep your computer running efficiently. Click the arrow at left for the on-line manual which you may view or print out. (Adobe Reader required)* ---REVISED 12/5/03 --- |
Web Resources FAQ's. Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about using Fordham University's web editors, services and tools from FTP to CMS. For more comprehensive help, manuals, aid, etc., click the RESOURCES button above. |
Fordham Blackboard FAQ's. Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about using our Blackboard course management program. For comprehensive help, manuals, aid, etc., click the BLACKBOARD button above. |
The latest manual for the Smart Podiums On-Line. You may click the arrow and view the manual and/or print it out. Click the arrow at left for the on-line manual which you may view or print-out. (Adobe Reader required)* |
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
| ingenta is the global research gateway serving the online information needs of over 1.4 million visitors a month. It provides a free online search service of published content from reliable research sources and is one of the UK's top 20 Web services. |
| Crystal Graphics offers professional, custom-made powerpoint presentations for those who need a slick product and don't have the time or resources to do it for themselves - for a price. |
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Check out this site for everything from online encyclopedias, US newspapers, to setting your clock and checking the Almanac. |
| MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching): A free and open resource designed primarily for faculty and students in higher education: a continually growing collection of online learning materials, assignments and reviews, helps faculty enhance instruction. |
| AJCU Electonic Policies Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines of AJCU (Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities) Schools regarding Responsible Use of Information Technology Resources and Services. |
| Distance Learning and Accreditation Statements of the New England Schools and Collegel Accrediting Commission on the Evaluation of Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs and Guidelines for the Evaluation of Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs. |
-->>> Looking for a new textbook? <<<---
The Faculty Center Network is an on-line resource produced and maintained by MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc., which allows faculty to review college-level textbooks. The Network maintains a database of over 125,000 textbooks with complete bibliographic information. Inside the Faculty Center Network, users can search and browse author information and author biographies, cover images, book summaries, tables of contents, sample chapters and prefaces, and links to book supplements available to students. Two key features of the Faculty Center are the subject ranking and book usage data. MBS has taken its demand data from over 3,000 wholesale accounts and devised a way to show how often textbooks are adopted; and rank textbooks by subject category. For more information: http://www.mbsbooks.com/fcn/framesnonmem.htm
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