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In each assignment, I am looking for evidence of thoughtful
engagement and reflection on course readings, lectures, workshops and
discussions. I cannot stress enough the significance of ALWAYS giving
credit where credit is due.
I have been developing a holistic
assessment rubric that I prefer to the more technical rubrics included
with most projects. I intend to use
the holistic rubric and welcome your input and discussion as I develop it
further.
Grading System
Students are evaluated by their retention of substantial
information, insight regarding the significance of this information,
ability to apply it to new situations, and ability to communicate the
knowledge assimilated.
In each assignment, I am looking for evidence of thoughtful
engagement and reflection on course readings, lectures, workshops and
discussions. I cannot stress enough the significance of giving credit where
credit is due -- ALWAYS.
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A
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Outstanding
scholarship. 4 quality points.
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A-
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3.7
quality points.
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B+
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3.3
quality points.
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B
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Superior
work. 3 quality points.
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B-
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2.7
quality points.
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C+
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2.3
quality points.
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C
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Average.
2 quality points.
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C-
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1.7
quality points.
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D+
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1.3
quality points.
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D
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Lowest
passing quality. 1 quality point.
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F
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Failure.
No quality points.
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Attendance
Attendance at every class is
required. In the event that you are unable to attend class for a
substantive reason, please contact me PRIOR to that class to arrange an
excused absence. A pattern of unexcused absences will result in a pattern
of reduced FINAL grades. (One grade for each unexcused absence, i.e. from A
to B)
Policies on Grading
All assignments are required. I
encourage you to discuss your assignments and your grades with me while the
course is in progress.
Academic Integrity
In each assignment, I am looking for evidence of thoughtful engagement
and reflection on course readings, lectures, workshops and discussions. I
cannot stress enough the significance of giving credit where credit is due
-- ALWAYS.
Students are expected to cite any resources that they use in
the construction of any turned-in work. Print sources as well as electronic
media must be cited. Any work submitted for evaluation must either be
original work or cited work. Plagiarism is absolutely unacceptable. The
University's
policies
and procedures regarding academic
dishonesty as stated in the JCU
Graduate Bulletin will be adhered to.
Late Assignments
Submitting assignments after the
assigned due date will reduce the grade for that assignment by one letter
(i.e. from A to B). However, prior to due dates alternative arrangements
can be made for late submissions. A final grade of "I"
(incomplete) may be awarded upon request and pending approval.
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