Tommy Said:

In this piece of written work, do you think it's better to eliminate the ()s and examples in them ?

We Answered:

That is a very long and complex sentence, making it difficult for the reader to maintain interest long enough to absorb the information.

I would split it into separate lists with numbers and bullet points, leaving out Latin abbreviations such as i.e, e.g., etc.

I sought to record the patterns of policies and behaviors associated with E-learning tools. These can be divided into [number] categories.

Then write a numbered paragraph for each category:

1. Collaboration Tools, including:
(a) Audio and Video conferencing
(b) E-mail
(c) Online discussion boards
(d) Chat
(e) Online mentoring tools.

2. Authoring tools, including:
(a)
(b)
(c)

and so on.

By the time I get to this bit:
introduced, their capabilities noted
I am unable to see how it forms part of the same sentence. Consider rewriting that part, once you have spelled out what the tools are you intend to research.

Cody Said:

Is there any other way that I can write this paragraph?

We Answered:

With a humongous list like that, it's clearer and easier to read if you put it in point form, like this:

In the fourth chapter, I first describe the policies and behaviors associated with E-learning tools, such as:

- collaboration tools (e.g., Audio and Video conferencing, E-mail, Online discussion boards, Chat, Online meeting tools)

- authoring tools (e.g., Authorware, Web course builder)

- etc etc.

When you finish the list, at "introduced"... take a deep breath and start a new sentence. Also, try to use active voice: "I note their capabilities and compare their weak and strong points in different applications. I also indicate the share of E-learning tools in standards and specifications such as..."

I have fixed your first par. a little too. A couple of points:

-- Present tense is better than past tense when describing the paper you are writing

-- Try to use ordinary words instead of pretentious academic jargon.

So "I describe" is way better than "I sought to record".

-- Use one sentence for each thought. There's no point in running everything together into a single sentence.

And so the last par. reads better if it's divided into several sentences. See my suggestion above.

All this is standard advice on good academic style, I hope.

Gina Said:

How does SCORM 1.2 consider a e-Learning course completed, by a test or completed SCOs?

We Answered:

u got it rite, the right idea. complete by scos

Ted Said:

How do you turn .MOV or .AVI files into something SCORM compatible?

We Answered:

The only other way (outside of Captivate, which I recommend), would be to use Articulate or Presenter in combination with MS PowerPoint.