Instructions:

FYI about the emergency contact information, I do not plan to contact any of you. On the other hand, I have been able to help students by being able to contact them quickly, especially just before grades for the term were due.

 

Here is what you do:

1.    Download the file below this link. The file has the same information as in this link. Place it on your computer where you can find it.

2.    Read this page and click on its links. Notice the color with green for opportunity and red for a challenge or requirement you need to deal with.

3.    In the downloadable file, fill in every line marked with yellow. If you have questions, then call me during my office hours.

4.    Do this carefully and completely because that is how you get the full 15 points. This Getting Started task provides the most points because it can help you the most.

5.    Before the DUE date, submit it to the Turnitin in this folder.

6.    I will read your plan and—if I am concerned about your success—I will ask you to talk to me ASAP.
If I am not concerned, I will enter the points.

 

 

Your Emergency Contact Information and Your Plan for the Grade You Plan to Earn                 Date __/__/___



1.     PRINT your complete name in WCJC records, phone number, and   email address so I can reliably reach you in an emergency.

 

Your Last Name: _________________________________   Phone # ____- ____-_____  Alternative Email: ___________

 

2.     Write the word Yes in the ___ to the left of EACH of the 3 statements to confirm that you understand EACH statement:

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For every 1 credit hour in class, you need 2 to 3 hours outside of class in preparation. If you are taking 12 credit hours, you need a MINIMUM of 36 hours a week (12 in class + 24 in preparation outside of class).

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Write the Course Due Dates and what you plan to do on a calendar that you use each day. Use a month-in-view, not a daily view.

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This course provides online resources to save you time and match how you learn.

 

3.     Write the word Yes in the ___ to the left of EACH of the 4 statements to confirm that you understand these policies on page 2 of the syllabus:

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Academic and Personal Integrity, including WCJC’s statement in Getting Started and including the 5 Good Habits for Evidence

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Classroom Civility, including Netiquette in an online class

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Attendance Policy and Due Dates and Your Responsibilities – including no make-ups and having to have verifiable, written excuses

 

 

4.     Place a check to the left of YOUR planned grade.  Notice the difference in 895 points and 894 points.

_ an A (895-1000 points)  _ a B (795-894 points)  _ a C (695-794 points)  _ D (595-694 points)  _ F (594 or less)

 

 

5.     This is a 1000-point course. Place a check to the left of EACH of the objective and written assignments you plan to do so you have the grade that you plan.

The objective work consists of 670 regular points for these assignments, including these Getting Started activities by the DUE date

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1) Submit inTurnitin this form (15 points) answered correctly and completely on the first time or ask the instructor if questions.

2) Take the Syllabus Quiz (1 point). Notice it is the equivalent of signing a Human Resources form at a new job.

3) a) Register InQuizitive at the link provided and b) Within Blackboard, start Chapter 1 InQuizitive enough to record your success in the grade book. (10 points)  Tip: You usually have to score about 33% for the percentage to be recorded at Blackboard’s gradebook.
4) Use the Good Habits for Evidence Tutorial and successfully take its 7-question quiz (maximum 7 points). 

5) Submit in Turnitin the Good Habits for Evidence Personal Responsibility Form on your responsibilities to respond to feedback about your writing assignments (Opportunity: 30 points extra credit)

6) Post your introduction in Student Introductions following the instructions at the end of Course Orientation (3 points).

7) Email the instructor using Blackboard Messages following the instructions at the end of Course Orientation correctly and completely the first time (4 points) or ask the instructor if questions.                                                                                        Total 40

Caution: If you do not follow all 5 Good Habits for Evidence, your 30 points could temporarily become 1.11.         Total 30 extra credit

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15 InQuizitive sessions to help you read and figure out each chapter @ a maximum of 15 points each (For example, if you score 100% on InQuizitive for Chapter 1 by the end of the Unit, you earn 15 points; if 80%, 12.)                                                                 Total 225

Opportunity: On the DUE date in the Course Schedule for each Chapter, I enter 2 extra credit points if you have started to work with InQuizitive or the instructor’s quizzes. Self-management helps learning and points.                                                 Total 30 extra credit

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1 Instructor’s Quiz in Chapter 1 on discipline-specific requirements with history @ a maximum of 5 points                                 Total 5

Opportunity: On the DUE date in the Course Schedule, I enter 1 extra credit point if you have started to work with the instructor’s quizzes. Self-management helps learning and points.                                                                                                    Total 2 extra credit

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3 Unit Objective Exams @ 100 points each                                                                                                                                 Total 300

Challenge: Memorization starts to fail with the quantity of questions and as you add facts in different Units.

Opportunity: Ask yourself where do those questions come from? From the textbook and InQuizitive.

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Departmental Final Exam @ 100 points – Departmental policy is an F for the course if you do not take the Final.                   Total 100

Opportunity: You have a self-test to help you review for the content (not the specific questions).

 

The written work consists of 240 points for specific writing assignments and 90 points for self-management/participation which improves writing.

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Blackboard Exam Question: Unit 1 Written Exam @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence       Total 40

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Blackboard Exam Question: Unit 2 Written Answer @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence    Total 40

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Blackboard Exam Question: Unit 3 Written Answer @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence     Total 40

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Blackboard Exam Questions, an Opportunity: Ask yourself how could you prepare? Use the Unit Study Guide and use the index  -

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Blackboard Forum: Self-management and excellence in participation for 3 Units @ 30 points each                                           Total 90

 

Blackboard Forum, an Opportunity: If you look at the syllabus and the forum, you can earn points and save time in learning.

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Turnitin Analysis: Introductory Analysis of Primaries @ 10 points and 10 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence 

Requirement: You must do the Introductory Analysis to do the Peer Reviews and the Major Analysis                                        Total 20

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Turnitin Analysis: 2 Anonymous Peer Reviews @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence           Total 40

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Turnitin Analysis: Proposal for the Major Analysis of Primaries covering Unit 1 and Unit 2 @ 10 points and 10 for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence - Requirement: You must submit the proposal to be able to do the analysis itself.                                       Total 20

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Turnitin Analysis: Major Analysis @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence                                  Total 40

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Turnitin Analysis, an Opportunity: You could practice the skills at low risk with the Introductory Analysis.

Caution: If you do not follow all 5 Good Habits for Evidence with any written assignment, your 30 points extra credit temporarily becomes 1.11. You can earn those points back by following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence with the next writing assignment.

 

6.     Write the word Yes in the ___ to the left of EACH of the statements to confirm you understand how you must plan and you used the links

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Opportunity with all of the written work: If you follow the 5 Good Habits for Evidence, you can make a decent grade even if you are not skilled or comfortable with writing. If you don’t understand how this helps you, try this link with an example or here for the whole link

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With 24% specific written work, you must do some written assignments—or—only want a C for the course and always make 100% on each objective assignment (a risky plan). If you don’t understand, try this link with an example.

 

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The separate grade for the 5 Good Habits for Evidence also means you also don’t have to try every written assignment to make a decent grade. You could try hard with the objective and try hard to do well with first writing assignments and you would not only start to develop the 5 Good Habits for Evidence, but also not always have to make 100% on every objective assignment.

Caution: If you want an A, you may have to do every writing assignment.

 

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Opportunity to gain useful skills for life and work: Do you know any job that pays well that doesn’t require these habits or any decision you could make safely without these habits? If you think you do, try this link.  What did my past students say they did not know before?
The 5 Good Habits for Evidence are:
1.
Reliable Sources Only

2: Factual Accuracy That You Verify with the Reliable Source Before You Write

3: Factual Accuracy That Is Verifiable for Every Statement You Make

4: No “Half-Copy” Plagiarism or “Patchwriting”

5: Quotation Changes Revealed Clearly  

 

 

7.        If there is something you would like for me to know about you, please write it below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WCJC Department:

History – Dr. Bibus

Contact Information:

281.239.1577 or bibusc@wcjc.edu

WCJC Home:

http://www.wcjc.edu/

 

2013