Penalties

Assignment Penalties

Assignments

• late or incomplete assignments including those that are not submitted properly, as instructed, via Canvas LMS, will be penalized five (5) points, per day, off the grade originally awarded.

Discussion / Blog Posts

• Posts are DUE in the week they are assigned. The same applies for responses to peers.
• Late, missing or incomplete discussion / blog posts - 1 point per each post, off final grade
  • Posts that are less than 250 words are NOT considered "complete"; AND
  • Posts that do not reply substantively (i.e., 75 words, and not 'rah-rah') to at least two (2) peers
• Substantive replies are NOT required for the last discussion

For Document Naming, Formatting & Following Directions PENALTY OF UP TO FIVE (5) POINTS OFF YOUR GRADE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT:

1. Lack of proper naming of documents - If you document does not follow this naming standard - First Name Last Name Assignment Name - (i.e., Shawn Fisher_Resume) , there will be a 'penalty; AND
2. Lack of appropriate document formats AND / OR not properly following directions - You are required to provide your document in a specific format AND follow directions - the Instructor will tell you - if you provide the document in a different format, then there will be will be a penalty.

Computers, Phones, Tablets and Electronic Devices NOT PERMITTED

The use of phones, computers and electronic devices in class interferes with the instructor's ability to conduct an effective class. Any student who is on the phone, computer, tablet OR electronic device during class time will be GRADED AS ABSENT; AND NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING THE CLASS. There is a 1 POINT PENALTY, PER CLASS, APPLIED TO THE FINAL GRADE.

These devices must be CLOSED AND TURNED OFF in class. If use is required, a student must do so at the break - taking the device out of the classroom - and returning to class promptly when the break is over.