Course Description/Objectives
Number of credits earned for taking this course
What are 3
Where the textbook can be found for this course
What is in Brightspace
The type and size of font that can be used for papers for this course
What are Calibri or Times New Roman in font size of 12
The grade that you will receive for participation/attendance if you miss 6 classes
What is 0%
The number of absences that are permitted before it impacts your attendance/participation grade
What are 5
Number of course objectives
What are 10
The number of reflection papers due for this course
What are 5
The day and time that papers must be uploaded to Brightspace on their due date to receive full credit
What are Sunday evenings by 11:59 pm
The percentage of your grade that is based on your participation/attendance
What is 20%
The methods the instructor will use if class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
What are an email to your USM email account and an announcement on Brightspace
Three course activities included in this course
What are assessments of self, assessments of interest, and explorations of academic life and career
Assignment that is due on October 20 at 11:59 pm
What is Reflection Paper #3, Values
Pronouns to be used in reflection papers
What are I, me, my, mine and myself (first person)
The deduction that papers will receive for late submission in Brightspace
What is one letter grade deduction for each day late
The way to view progress reports for this class
What is through the Navigate USM app
Things to frequently observe and reflect upon during this course
What are personal academic behaviors and those of others in the various shared academic environments
The reading assignments that must be completed by Sunday, September 8
What are Chapters 1, 2, 14, and Dear Student
Spacing, length, and margins for papers in this course
What are 3-4 double-spaced pages in length and a maximum of 1-inch margins
The grade you must receive in order to earn a B in this course
What is at least 83%
Three examples of academic integrity violations
What could be 1) cheating on an examination, 2) stealing the words or ideas of another (i.e., plagiarism), 3) making statements know to be false or misleading, 4) falsifying the results of one's research, 5) improperly using library materials or computer files, or 6) altering or forging academic records
Understandings that influence academic and career choices
What are diverse personality styles, preferences, and strengths
The date and time that the Take-Home Midterm exam is due
What is Sunday, November 10, by 11:59 pm
The grade that papers submitted over five days late will receive
What is 0%
The items and percentage that make up 100% of your grade in this course
What are class attendance/participation (20%), plagiarism (5%), reflection papers (25%), resume outline (5%), midterm (15%), final exploration presentation (15%), final paper (15%)
Four behaviors that could cause you to lose points for participation/attendance
What are 1) arriving to class after 2:00 pm, 2) being disruptive during class (i.e. talking while others are speaking, using a phone, listening to music), 3) stepping forward too much and not allowing others to add to the conversation, 4) having out or using a cell phone, headphones or other devices during class