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100

How many journal entries will you complete for the course and what percentage of your grade are each of them worth?

3 entries worth 8% each

100

What is your instructor's name?

Meghan

100

What assignment category is worth the most toward your final grade?

Application activities

100

How is late work handled?

Late assignments are not accepted, but you may request an extension before the assignment due date.  

200

What is the title of our last unit?

Unit 4 - Strategizing for your future

200

What building is my office in?

Killian Annex

200

What percentage of your grade is your Mid-Semester Project worth?

10%

200

How percentage of your grade is Attendance worth?

20%

300

Name TWO Application Activities you will complete?

Syllabus & Professor Engagement 

Notetaking Skills & Reading Comprehension 

Test Prep 

Goal Setting

300

Where will you locate AND submit all required materials for this course (unless otherwise noted)?

Through Canvas

300

What grades are possible to receive in this course?

A

B

C

U

300

What types of absences are excused?

The only absences that are excused are those accompanied by a medical excuse for illness, not a scheduled doctor’s appointment.  

400

What type of assignment will the mid-semester project be?

A multimedia presentation with visuals for aesthetic and informative purposes, as well as an auditory narrative

400

How do you earn the maximum value of daily participation points?

Listening, paying attention, taking notes, actively participating in class activities/discussions, completed out-of-class readings 

400

What do the miscellaneous points consist of?

In-class activities such as pop quizzes, group activities, reflections, etc.  

400

As responsible learners, we respect the rights of others and aim to minimize....what?

Avoidable distractions such as: non-academic technology use, coming in late, sleeping, off-topic discussions, doing other homework, etc.  

500

Name a skill you will gain from this course

During this semester, you will learn to: 

  1. Analyze your personal attitudes, experiences, and skills related to learning
  2. Identify your personal strengths and choose compatible study techniques to enhance course performance 
  3. Apply study tools and strategies for immediate use in your courses
  4. Improve academic self-regulation and resilience skills to reach self-created academic goals 
  5. Create individualized success strategies to further develop areas of strength and opportunities for improvement 
  6. Earn the necessary WCU Academic Standing requirements to continue enrollment