Attendance
What sign should you use to go to the restroom?
None, you are in graduate school.
All class/homework assignments should be submitted where?
Canvas, uploaded in doc format.
Should you be looking at your computer in class? yes or no
Why YES, especially if you want Prof. Berner to call on you!
Your topic must be about local government - true or false
False.
What do you need to be successful in this class?
Sleep, decent food, exercise, sunshine, games, dogs, cats or plants as pets.
Can I bring food to class?
Yes
and if it is good, please bring enough to share.
What should I do if I get stuck on an assignment?
Cry.....
or
Just set up a zoom call with Prof. Berner
Students should dress professionally for class - true or false
I don't care as long as you are wearing something
How many times are you allowed to retake a pop quiz?
there are no quizzes so this is a silly question.
What else do you need to be successful in this class?.
A good, solid paper.
Daily Classwork represents what percentage of your grade?
None, just write a good, solid paper.
Assignments should be _______ spaced
SINGLE....ALWAYS SINGLE
If you are confused, you should keep quiet and assume you will never understand and your whole life is a failure.
True or False
Your life is not a failure, in fact it will be much better if you bake something yummy and share it with the rest of the class.
You can swap drafts with others before turning it in. True or False
Like, YEAH..... true!!
Is Prof. Berner going to read my papers closely and edit them?
Every single freakin' word.
Students will participate in this to develop their leadership, social and professional skills.
Class discussion
Which is always improved with snacks.
What happens if I miss a scheduled deadline for an assignment?
Nothing ...
but you still have to do it.
Tests may only be retaken when you score below
There are no tests, so this is a silly question
What two items are required to leave the classroom?
Nothing ........ I don't need to know why you are leaving. Just leave.
Prof. Berner says this a lot
No stress.
No stress.
No stress.
No stress.
Can I skip class?
Of course!! You are the one paying for it. But if you do without letting Prof. Berner know directly or via a friend, then she will contact you to ensure you are ok and maybe bring by some soup.
What happens if I can't get all the assignments done by the end of the semester?
How should I get help?
Ask
This percentage of your grade is from group work
Zero - your grade is all on you.
What should you have at the end of PUBA 719 and 720?
A paper that is all yours, original research on a topic that matters to someone other than your mother, of which you are proud.