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Library instruction

The PTA is responsible for making arrangements for the students in the cohort to visit the Moye Library on campus prior to starting the research for chapter two. The Campus Administrator can assist.

APA style

The students receive the most recent copy of the American Psychological Association's style manual which gives instructions on how to properly format papers, how to properly cite in-text, and how to properly write a bibliography. APA style is to be used in writing the PT.

Oral presentations

Twice during the course of the MOD program, the students will give oral presentations on their PTs. The first is a ten- minute presentation that covers chapters one and two. The final oral presentation is given at the very end of the MOD program. It is twenty-minutes long and covers the entire PT.

Student evaluations

Students are given the opportunity to evaluate the PTA. This feedback is given to the PTA.

Problems

There are several problems which a PTA may encounter with students. These are a few examples of those problems and suggested alternative to resolve them.

1) Attitude and bias--There are students who have difficulty accepting direction from a PTA. The reasons are as varied as the students. Having a staff person mediate the problem sometimes works. Another alternative is changing PTAs, if possible. It is not possible to satisfy all of the students, all of the time.

2) Poor student writing and analytical skills--This situation will necessitate the PTA working more closely with this student to achieve an acceptable chapter. The key is to keep the student (and PTA) from getting frustrated. If the student is motivated to complete the PT, it is worth the effort.

3) Plagiarism--There is a definition of plagiarism in the MOC Catalog. Generally a PTA will become suspicious when the writing style or phraseology used in the PT is markedly different from the student's other writing efforts. It is strongly suggested that the PTA discuss the situation with either the Assessment Counselor or the Campus Director.

4) Cheating--Students have been found "copying" the PTs written by other students. PTAs need to be aware of this possibility and address it when it is suspected. Again, it is suggested that the PTA discuss the situation with either the Assessment Counselor or the Campus Director.

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