Course requirements

Course Requirements

Computers, Tablets, Phones & Electronic Devices Not Permitted In Class - 1st Class is an Exception

• (: ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES - i.e., LAPTOPS, NOTEBOOKS, TABLETS, PHONE AND ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY INSTRUCTOR. IN THIS CLASS, THE LID MUST BE CLOSED / DEVICE TURNED OFF. )
• Phones are to be turned off for the duration of the class.
• Texting is not permitted.
• Bring a Pen / Pencil and Paper to Class to take notes.

Attendance

• Prompt attendance is required and expected for every class. We meet one (1) day a week; a third (3rd) absence may result in failure of the course.
• Absences affect the learning experience for you and your colleagues. If you are 10 MINUTES LATE = 1/2 ABSENCE; 20 MINUTES LATE = 1 ABSENCE. This is STRICTLY ENFORCED.
• STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for the information presented in class, regardless of the reason for your absence. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT REVIEW THE CLASS WITH YOU - YOU WILL NEED TO GET INFORMATION FROM ONE OF YOUR CLASSMATES; REVIEW THE SYLLABUS; AND CANVAS LMS.
• Absence is NOT an excuse for late or missing work — if you know you are going to be absent, you must submit all work by the due date OR be subject to the Late Assignment Policy. If you are going to be absent, it is your responsibility to let me know via email, and the reason why. For legitimate reasons, (i.e., religious holiday, medical appointment, condition), report it at: https://sims.rutgers.edu/ssra/}}

Assignments & Deadlines

• All assignments must be submitted ONLINE to Canvas. NO HARD / PRINT COPIES accepted.
• All assignments are DUE THE NIGHT OF THE DAY WE MEET IN CLASS, the latest by 11:59 PM.
• Late assignment (i.e., timestamped or received 12:00 PM) will be subject to the Late Assignment Policy
• All required assignments must be submitted to pass the course.

Special Needs / Disability & Accommodations

If you are a qualified student with special needs / disability seeking accommodations for your learning activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services. (https://ods.rutgers.edu/). No accommodations will be granted without documentation from the Office of Disability Services. Should you require my assistance in facilitating the process, I will be happy to do so. Just let me know.

Students are not to bring family members or pets for day care or babysitting.

Below is the full contact information for the office of disability services:

• Lucy Stone Hall, Livingston Campus, 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Suite A145, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8045.
• E-mail Address: dsoffice@rci.rutgers.edu
• Phone: (848) 445-6800 • Fax: (732) 445-3388
• https://ods.rutgers.edu

Communications & Notifications

Canvas will be frequently used as a means of communication. Every student is responsible for any information conveyed via Canvas. Be sure that you are able to receive announcements through this platform. Check your email inbox to ensure you are receiving emails.

Readings

The majority of class time is for experiential learning and peer review. The Instructor DOES NOT REVIEW PRIOR CLASSES. Instructor may/may not cover the assigned articles, texts and resources. It is up to students to stay up-to-date - you can see which content is required by reviewing the Syllabus and the Course on the Canvas Learning Management System.

Homework

Homework is required in this course. Plan your time and activities to meet the requirements and deadlines specified in the course. Get to know your classmates and exchange contact information. If you miss (part of) a class, you can catch up.

Tutoring Assistance

Tutoring assistance for this course is free and available at Rutgers Writing Centers. The Douglass Writing Center, specializes in providing tutoring for Business and Technical Writing (our course is adapted from it), on a first-come, first-served basis. It is an EXCELLENT service. You will be matched to a tutor for a 5-week period, according to your availability. Enrolment opens in mid-September (go to the http://www.dwc.rutgers.edu). Tutoring begins in September Visit: www.dwc.rutgers.edu. The Douglas Writing Center supervisor is Jacqueline Loeb, 848-932-8042.

Classroom behavior

It is the University policy that free discussion, inquiry, and expression are encouraged in class. However, classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers, cellular telephones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular telephone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required. Classroom behavior which is deemed inappropriate and cannot be resolved by the student and the faculty member may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/) for administrative or disciplinary review as per the Code of Student Conduct which may be found at https://slwordpress.rutgers.edu/studentconduct/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2017/05/UCSC2016.pdf