Policies+and+Guidelines

=__**from C&I444:**__=


 * __ Course Guidelines __**
 * __ Academic Integrity __** – As per program policy: All work in this class should be your own. If you figure out a way to plagiarize the assignments for this class and do so, you will receive a zero on the assignment and whatever additional penalties the university authorizes me to assign you. Librarians are the keepers of information; respecting copyright and intellectual property laws is part of our profession. A librarian who plagiarizes does not deserve to be a librarian.

In order to fully develop your learning experience in this program, I ask that you do not submit assignments for this class that were originally created for other classes unless permission to do so has been granted in advance. Assignments from other classes that are submitted without prior approval will result in a grade of zero.

Refer to the Illinois State University Code of Student Conduct (p.8-9) for clarification: [].

If you have any questions concerning proper acknowledgement of sources, there are numerous print, digital and human resources that provide excellent information and guidance.

__ Grading, Assignments & Attendance __


 * Attendance –** Attending class is required. If you are forced to miss a class, please contact me as soon as possible. If it is a planned absence, let me know in advance. More than one absence (for any reason) will affect your overall attendance/participation grade. When you do miss a class, be sure to listen to the archived recording to keep up.

Please refer to the course content in Reggie Net for assignment descriptions and due dates. All assignments should be uploaded through Reggie Net and, if indicated, posted to the course space. Assignments are due on the date listed


 * Class participation** is a large part of your grade. You will receive points for attending each class, for contributing to class, for engaging in in-class activities and for any projects or products you are asked to bring to class. You are expected to come to class on time and stay until the class is over. If you attend but do not participate, it will affect your grade.


 * __ Assessment: __**

Assignment grades will be based on:


 * Demonstrated attention to the content/topic and to assignment requirements (see assignment descriptions)
 * Clarity of writing/presentation (professional, grammatically correct work is expected)
 * Quality of work and demonstration of thought, effort, and attention to details of composition and presentation
 * __ Unless otherwise specified __ assignments are due by or before the beginning of class (5:30 p.m. Central Time), unless arrangements are made in advance with me, preferably at least a day ahead of time.


 * __ Grading __**** – ** Rubrics and criteria for each assignment will be included in the specific assignment instructions.


 * Grading Scale **

A = 90% ‐ 100%

B = 80% ‐ 89%

C = 70% ‐ 79%

D = 60% ‐ 69%

F = <60%


 * __ Assignments __** – All assignments must be submitted by their due dates. If you cannot deliver an assignment or a project on the date it is due, it is your responsibility to discuss the situation with me, preferably at least a day in advance.

The content of the class schedule and course syllabus may change. If this occurs, you will be notified via email, during class, and via Reggie Net.