Because this course is open resource (ie book, computer, note, etc.) I would like it generally to remain closed person. The reason for this is that the amount of resources available to you are vast, and the goal here is to discover and learn the material through individual initiative.
It IS possible to help others without giving away answers.
Respond to questions with a question, give pointers to where information might be located in legitimate sources, remind them of the usefulness of manuals, and the availability of search engines.
Individuals are allowed and expected, to assist others through the mailing list and class chat WITHOUT GIVING EXPLICIT ANSWERS, so long as it does not interfere with any other existing circumstance. If group work is required on anything, that attribute will be specifically stated.
Explicit copying on any class work is forbidden. If any evidence or suggestion of non-authentic work is discovered in your particular direction, you risk both my wrath as well as the possibility of disciplinary action by the school. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism may be prosecuted under the purview as laid out in the school's Academic Honesty Policy, as listed under the “Code of Student Conduct: Academic Honesty” section in the 2011-2012 CCC Course Catalog, pages 168-169.
So just play it safe and make sure your work is your own, and borrowed information is appropriately cited or referenced.
The following criteria should be kept in mind when contributing content to collaborative documentation, the wiki, your opus, and any pertinent class-related communications:
The above are attributed to Joe Oppenheim, who has utilized them in many of his own classes. They are utilized here with his blessing and acknowledgement.
Additionally, please keep the following in mind: