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Grading and Assessment


COURSE WORK

EXAMS:
There will be four exams worth 50 points each (200 points total). The exams are not cumulative, meaning they will not cover information from previous exams. Each exam will be 50 multiple-choice questions. You will be provided a study guide prior to each exam; however it is suggested you keep up with the assigned readings each day. Bring to each exam a Scantron form #882 sheet and a #2 pencil.

Important: NO MAKEUP EXAMS will be allowed.
Unless a valid excuse is presented (illness, death in the family, or other extenuating circumstances discussed with me beforehand), you will not be allowed to take the exam. You must provide written documentation for your excused absence and contact me beforehand. Furthermore, on test days, if you are more than 10 minutes late to class, you will not be allowed to take the exam (unless we have spoken about it beforehand).

Society's Impact on You Assignment:
This research assignment posted on Blackboard. This assignment is due Wednesday of Week 3. No late papers will be accepted. The assignment is worth 25 points.

CROSSOVER ASSIGNMENT: (Part 1- Observation and Notes = 20 pts., Part 2 - Written Report = 40 pts. This is a crossover assignment between your SOC 201 and ENGL 101 classes. The Sociology portion of this assignment is designed to develop your writing skills, introduce or enhance your research skills by using the survey method, and to apply your sociological knowledge to your findings. See handout for details. (60 points total). Late work is not accepted.

CHAPTER QUESTIONS: There will be 11 Chapter Questions throughout the term. You are required to finish 10 of them to get maximum points. There are are currently no assigned dates for these activities, for they will depend on what we are covering at the moment. Typically, there will be one when we begin each chapter (so read the chapters; you will need to be prepared). We will begin the day with a CHAPTER QUESTION to show your recall of the assigned chapter reading. These activities are meant to help you apply real-world phenomena with what we are studying in class, and to make the connection between sociology and stories from your English 101 class. These may be based on lecture, readings, and videos. You will receive points for in-class written activities, as well verbal participation. Students will receive credit for no more than 10 of the 11 exercises. Each activity is worth up to 5 points (50 points total).
No make-ups will be allowed for Chapter Questions.
If you are absent, I suggest you contact a classmate or me to find out if we did an in class activity that day. I expect that you will not miss any Chapter Questions, as you are expected to attend class every day.

ASSIGNMENT VALUES
Exam 1....................................... 50 pts
Exam 2....................................... 50 pts
Exam 3....................................... 50 pts
Exam 4....................................... 50 pts
Society's Impact on You Assgnmnt... 25 pts
Chapter Questions......................... 50 pts
Crossover Assignment
  • pt 1 (Observation and Notes).. 20 pts
  • pt 2 (Written Report)............. 40 pts
TOTAL POINTS............................ 335 pts

GRADING SCALE
Based on 335 points possible:
301-335 = A
268-300 = B
234-267 = C
201-233 = D
< 200 = F

GRADE POINT LOSS
All assignments must be turned in or presented on the assigned due date. Late papers will not be accepted. No exceptions! Please arrange to give me your paper early if you know you will not be in class the day it is due.

GRADE POINT GAIN
If your total grade points at the end of the semester are within 5 points of a higher grade, you may receive the higher grade if, and only if, you have met all of the factors below:

  • Your attendance is nearly flawless (maximum of 3 absences)
  • You are consistently “on time”
  • You have regularly participated in class discussion
  • You have had no make-up exams
  • You have had no missed or late assignments
  • Your conduct in the classroom is excellent


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Last modified: February 17, 2016