Jacqueline Myers has been improving writing skills since the 1990’s and is still hard at work, struggling to put an end to comma splices and stamp out accidental plagiarism. She has taught writing skills in various capacities including high school composition, English as a Second Language (ESL), developmental college writing, and college composition, as well as academic research and information literacy as an academic instructional librarian. Jacqueline has a B.S. in secondary English education and a M.A. in English. She is an online college English professor and a freelance writer & editor, as well as the owner & writing expert at Nitty-Gritty English, a blog dedicated to supplying academic writing tips to the reluctant college writer. In any spare time she may have, you can find her knitting in front of the fire, puttering in her vegetable garden, snuggling with her husband while watching British TV mysteries or discussing literary theory with her daughter. In her next life, she fervently hopes to come back as a cat, though she understands that would be going down the karmic ladder.
<p>Dr. Bethany McNeal is living her dream as a pediatric resident in one of the most sought-after medical centers in Seattle. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s missing only one thing—love, which she put on hold to focus on her career after ending a tumultuous relationship. Everything changes when she meets Dr. Brent Anderson, a charming and handsome fellow resident. Despite her reservations, Bethany falls for Brent—hard. When she learns Brent is married several months into their relationship, she immediately breaks it off. After graduating residency and going their separate ways, Bethany tries to move on with another man—real estate broker and personal trainer Charles Blakely. But just when things get serious with Charles, she realizes she’s still in love with Brent, and she finds herself caught between the two men, facing a series of difficult decisions and harrowing events that will change her life forever. Will she be able to recover from the vital temptations that turned her perfect life upside down?</p>
<p><em>“Your Online Course Survival Guide</em> gets down to the nitty-gritty of making online education work for you. Jacqueline Myers of Nitty-Gritty English knows her stuff--she has created a guide based on long experience and includes several anecdotes from student experiences gone wrong, as well as laying out clear and supportive advice for making the best of online classes. My favorite feature is the "Success Strategies: Action Tips" that summarize each chapter in quick, bite-sized lists that both serve as reminders and put the student in the action seat to make the most of their educational outcomes. If you're riding this wave of online education, it's a good idea to get it right--check out this guide and get back to your studies!” </p> <p align="right"> ~Katie Dwyer, <a href="http://www.mycollegeadvice.org/" style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;">My College Advice</a> <br /> </p> <p>“An experienced educator and a life-long student, Ms. Myers shares excellent and easy-to-follow strategies for succeeding in the virtual classroom. This online course survival guide will walk you through the nitty-gritty of preparation, acing the classes and even effective communication with professors. Whether you are a current or a returning student <em>Your Online Course Survival Guide</em> is a must on your bookshelf.” </p> <p align="right">~Kat Bakhmetyeva, <a href="http://study-hack.com/" style="color:rgb(7,130,193);font-family:sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;line-height:20.7999992370605px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Study_Hack</a></p> <p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;line-height:20.7999992370605px;">“<em>Your Online College Course Survival Guide</em> is a fantastic resource for anyone taking online classes, regardless of whether you are a veteran student or a brand new freshman! As a student, I have taken my fair share of online courses, and I must say that the difference between the traditional classroom setting and an online classroom can be beyond overwhelming. The strategies that Ms. Myers has outlined in this book are spot on! She covers time management, email communication, and even those dreaded discussion posts! I highly recommend this book to anyone taking or planning to take an online course! Reading real advice from an experienced professor beats learning by trial and error any day (plus, it’s easier on your GPA)!” <span style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;">~Kirsten Horton,</span><a href="http://organizedcharm.blogspot.com/" style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;">Organized Charm</a></p> <p>“As an online instructor I am always amazed at how many students sign up for their first online course and think they are prepared and then suffer the torments of the first half of the semester trying to figure out the ins and outs of taking an online course. I’ve been waiting for an educator to write a book just like this—one that will clearly explain to my online college students the subtle, yet vital, differences in the skill sets necessary for doing well and actually learning in the virtual classroom! Jacqueline Myers has come to the rescue of online students with her 10 success tips that students can immediately implement while tackling their online course(s). As promised, the book is written for college students of all types by a legitimate online college educator. Students get the core strategies of successful online learning, all in one easy-to-read guide. I can’t express my gratitude for this book, and I look forward to the difference I will see in student performance in my classes once my students hear about this book…and they will! From me!” <br /> <span style="line-height:1.6em;">~Holly Oakleaf MA, </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;line-height:20.7999992370605px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Coconino Community College</span></p> <p>“I have taught online classes for many years and experienced the topics discussed in <em>Your Online College Course Survival Guide</em>. I find this book interesting to read, comprehensive in subject matter, and presented in an easily understood manner. It is a great tool to use when entering or improving your existing approach and success with the online learning environment.” </p> <p><span style="line-height:1.6em;"> ~John W. Aguilar MBA </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;line-height:20.7999992370605px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">,University of Phoenix (retired)</span></p> <p align="right"> </p>