Assignment
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What is it?
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How much is
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Quizzes
(11 quizzes, 5 questions each) |
These are
open book on-line quizzes that help to make sure you have read and
understood the assigned text. There will be a link to it from the
Quizzes page. You will have 10 minutes to complete the quiz, and only
one attempt. Quizzes will be open 24 hours prior to class specified in
Calendar, and closed when your class starts. If you experience a
technical problem,
e-mail me and I will reset the quiz for you. |
5 points
each; 55 points total |
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Reflections |
Write a 300-word reflection on an assigned reading; post it before
class. Make at
least one reference to the reading in
APA style. The purpose of reflection is to demonstrate your
ability to comprehend the reading and take its argument further. Please
agree or disagree, but always explain why. Do not repeat what the author
is saying. Relate the concepts that you have learned from the textbook
to the reading. Read and RATE at least 3 reflections of your
classmates. |
5 points each: 55 points total.
There is no formal grading, although I read all reflections. You get all
points unless reflections are too short, superficial, or lack a
reference. |
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Position papers |
Write a 700 words paper with a position on an educational issue of your
choice (covered in textbook, CD readings or in our class discussions). Use the
GRE Analytical Writing Rubric as a guide; it contains examples of
various levels. |
Paper I: 6 points
Paper II: 12 points
Paper III: 24 points
Total: 42 points |
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Group project |
A small group of students will research one of the "You be the Judge"
pages in the textbook (listed on the inside cover). The group will gather factual evidence to support
both sides of the issue, and present it in class. See detailed
rubric. Bring files with you on flash
drive. |
50 points |
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Final
Exam
(20 questions) |
This is an
open-book multiple choice test, administered in a computer lab. It
includes exactly the same questions as in your quizzes. You will be
given 20 randomly selected questions, to be completed in 20 minutes. No
notes are allowed. |
20 points |
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Attendance |
You will
lose 5 points every time you miss a class; no exceptions. However, you
can get these points back by writing one review for each missed class,
for up to 3 classes (after that you simply lose 5 points per class).
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-5
per missed class
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Reviews
(500 words) |
These are
only to get back points lost due to attendance; not an extra credit
option. Find an article on education from any
scholarly
educational journal.
Write a 500 word review, which includes three parts: Begin with the
exact reference to the article in
APA style. including author, title, journal name, volume,
page numbers, etc. Provide web address if on-line. Summarize the
article. Do not copy and paste text from the article; use your own
words. Conclude with your response to the article (agree, disagree, and
why). |
+5
per each review, up to 15 |
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Class
participation |
Participation is expected and required. Earn extra points for showing
consistent participation in all classroom and on-line discussions and
projects. Coming to class unprepared may cause you to lose points. Fair
warning: Blackboard tracks your on-line presence. |
Up to 10
extra points |
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Writing
Lab extra points |
Earn extra
points for taking a draft of your paper to the
university writing lab before the due date. You need
to make an appointment. Bring the paper description and rubric with you; it
will help writing lab staff to help you. Bring back some evidence of your
tutoring session. |
5 points
each visit; up to 15
points |
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A: 200 and
above,
B: 178-199, C: 156-177, D: 134-155, F: 0-133 |
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