Exams

There will be one midterm and one final exam. You will usually be expected to answer Critical Thinking questions and some multiple choice/true/false questions. You will be responsible for any material from the reading, discussions, quizzes, and videos. Each exam will concentrate mainly on the material covered from the point of the previous exam; however, some comparison questions may appear. This course will use Turnitin, a tool to enhance originality, to complete online exams.

If you miss the midterm, allowed only in case of an emergency, you must contact me as soon as possible to arrange a make-up exam. You must show proof of emergency and be aware that you will lose 2 points for every day that the exam is late. You have up to seven days to submit a late exam. See the Rubric for grading exams to understand how points are earned.

Quizzes

At least one quiz will be given covering each broad unit of work. It consists of identifications, multiple choice-true/false or short-answer questions based on the main themes from the readings and lectures. The quizzes will be posted online on Canvas.

Written Assignments

There is a writing requirement for this class. This requirement will be fulfilled through several written responses to the readings or the major topics from the class (300-600 words each). All assignments should be submitted through Canvas but if there are issues we can work on alternate methods of submission.

I shall make every effort to post grades for quizzes, exams, and assignments as promptly as possible. Please allow at least one week for the grading of your work. Your understanding will be appreciated.

**Make sure you watch the short video Assignment Submission and that you familiarize yourself with the homework guidelines and the grading rubric.

Late Assignment Policy

All assignments are due by 11:59 pm on the due date. You should do your best to submit assignments on time, but I understand that life is unpredictable. I will allow late submissions of homework and discussions (not quizzes or exams), up to three days late. A late submission will receive a 1 point penalty per day that it is turned in late. Submissions of more than 3 days late will be accepted with prior arrangement or in case of an emergency. I want you to succeed in this class and I my goal is to be fair and flexible, so please inform me if you hare having any problem understanding the material or submitting the assignments on time.

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