Click on the links below to know more about the course policies for that category.
[Alternately, see a question that you’d like the answer to, click on the link above the question.]
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1. Grading:
*What is the grading scale for this class?
*Is there extra credit?
*If I get a grade I’m displeased with can I redo the work?
*What’s the most important thing for me to do to get a B+ or higher in this class?
*I’m confused or concern about my grade, what should I do?
*What is the best way to reach the professor outside of class?
* How do I communicate to people in my group?
* If I miss class what should I do?
* What do I do if my internet or computer malfunctions and I can’t access the online materials?
3. Assignments:
*What should I do if an assignment link isn’t working or I can’t open the file for the reading?
*What is the late policy for turning in assignments?
*Can I ask for an extension?
*Can I rewrite an assignment or a paper for a better grade?
4. Attendance:
*How many times can I be absent to class?
*How man times can I be late to class?
*What happens if I exceed the number of allotted absences?
*If I miss class what should I do?
5. Honor Code:
*What is the difference between cheating and plagiarism?
*What happens if I cheat or plagiarize on a paper unintentionally?
*How do I know what needs to be cited?
*What should I do if I suspect that someone else is cheating or plagiarizing in their work?
6. Special Needs:
*I observe religious holidays that conflict with meeting times and assignments; what should I do?
*What should I do if I have a documented learning difference that needs particular accommodations?
*What should I do if during the semester I or one of my dependents experiences a health emergency or a serious crisis that hinders my ability to attend meetings, participate fully, and/or complete assignments?