Course Basics
What is Plagiarism?
Using another persons work without giving him or her credit
How many chapters in the textbook will this course cover?
19
What is a Student Created Chapter Quiz?
Each student must create a quiz for one of the chapters in the textbook
What kinds of Tutoring are available?
It depends on the course, but for this course: Study Skills and Learning Strategies
How many Tables of Specifications are due
2. One is the current situation, and one is how the course should be assessed.
What is Cheating?
Using unauthorized materials on any academic exercise
What is an Assessment Report?
A very detailed overview of the various course objectives, topics, and assessment used in a course. It also includes a section on how the instructor is evaluated.
What is the difference between an essay and a performance-based assessment?
An essay is writing about a topic, performance-based is actually doing an assigned activity.
What is the legal requirement of a faculty member when he or she learns of a title 9 situation?
The event must be reported to the MTSU Title 9 coordinator
Who should students contact if they can't access D2L?
The MTSU Help Desk
What is Fabrication?
Falsification or invention of any information or citations
What is a Table of Specifications?
A paper on the relationship of course topics and course assessments.
What is the difference between an essay and an interpretative assessment?
An essay focuses on content, while interpretative instruments focus on meaning.
Must a disabled student register with the Disability Access Center?
Yes, if they seek accommodations.
Why are instructors required to report attendance?
New Federal Guidelines
What is the penalty for Academic Misconduct
Being reported to the Director of Student Academic Ethics and may result in failure of assignment or the entire course.
How many Assessment Games are required?
2
The Course Portfolio is a compilation of the work previously done in this course. What is the difference between the materials in the portfolio and those originally presented in course?
The stuff in the portfolio must be corrected versions of the original submissions.
What is an "FA"
A report that a student failed to attend a course
What is the penalty for late arrivals or leaving early?
1/2 of the penalty for absence
What email address must be used?
Only the official MTSU Email address. (not D2l or external address)
When are all but the final assignments due?
Before the start of class on the due date.
What is the difference between the Course Portfolio and the Employment Portfolio.
The course portfolio is a compilation of the corrected assignments for this course, while the employment portfolio focuses on showcasing a students abilities.
What is the True Blue Pledge?
A statement about each students commitment to non violence and reason.
What are my office hours?
Before or after class, our by appointment