Your study habits and skills will play a critical role in your success. You will need to be able to turn off the television, ignore distractions, and concentrate on your work. In addition, you may need to use your basic academic proficiencies, such as skimming for information and then reading the important portions more carefully. You will also find that the act of writing demands greater reflection than speaking, and reading a textbook is quite different from reading a newspaper.

Your interaction with your instructor and your classmates will also play an important role in online course. Practicing good "Netiquette" is essential when communicating from a distance because body language clues cannot help convey your message.

The following questions will help you to determine your strengths and weaknesses in the area of study habits and skills.