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. 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 |
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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? 2:
Factual Accuracy That You Verify with the Reliable Source Before You Write 3:
Factual Accuracy That Is Verifiable for Every Statement You Make |
7.
If there is something you would like for me
to know about you, please write it below.
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WCJC Department: |
History – Dr. Bibus |
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Contact Information: |
281.239.1577 or bibusc@wcjc.edu |
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