Instructions for the US History I class:
1. Download
the file below this
link. Place it on your computer where you can find it.
2. Read
this page and click on its links.
3. Then
return to the file you downloaded and fill in every line marked with yellow.
4. Before the
DUE date, submit it to the Turnitin in this folder.
5. I will
read your plan and—if I am concerned about your success—I will place a Comment
at My Grades and enter a temporary grade of 1.11. That odd number means I need
you to do something before I can enter the full points so do check any
Comments. If you have questions, I am glad to help. On Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, you can reach me by my office phone at the number and during the office
hours listed in the syllabus.
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.
Last
Name:
_________________ 1st Name________________
Phone # ____- ____-_____ Alternative Email:
____________________
2.
Write the word Yes in the ___ to the left of EACH of the 4 sections in the
syllabus to confirm you understand and agree:
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Academic and Personal Integrity, including WCJC’s statement
for online classes in Getting Started |
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Classroom Civility |
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Attendance Policy |
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Attendance Policy and Due Dates and Your
Responsibilities – including no make-ups and having to have verifiable, written
excuses |
3.
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)
4.
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 660 regular points for these
assignments, including these Getting Started activities by the DUE date
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Work You Do |
Regular Points |
Extra Credit Points |
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Submit
in Turnitin this form answered correctly and completely on the first
time. |
10 |
0 |
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Take
the Syllabus Quiz. It is required to complete the course. |
1 |
0 |
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Post
your introduction in Student Introductions. See instructions in Course
Orientation. |
4 |
0 |
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In
Unit 1, Chapter 1, follow all
steps to register InQuizitive and do Chapter 1 InQuizitive within Blackboard. |
10 |
0 |
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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 90% to100% on InQuizitive for
Chapter 1 by the end of the Unit, you earn 15 points; if 80%, 12.) If you start
(usually about 33% to 37%) to work with an InQuizitive Chapter by the date in
the Course Schedule, you earn 2 extra credit points each. |
225 |
30 |
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1
Instructor’s quiz in Chapter 1 and in Chapter 2 @ a maximum of 5 points. If
you start to work with a quiz by the
date in the Course Schedule, you earn 2 extra credit points each. |
10 |
4 |
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3
Unit Objective Exams @ 100 points each
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300 |
0 |
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Departmental
Final Exam @ 100 points – Departmental policy is an F for the course if you do
not take the Final. |
100 |
0 |
The written work consists of these 340 points, with 220 of it being formal
writing.
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Work You Do |
Regular Points |
Extra Credit Points |
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In
Evidence Matters, follow all steps.
If you follow all 5 Good Habits for Evidence with all writing assignments,
you keep your 30 extra credit points. |
30 |
4 30 |
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Unit
1 Written Exam @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits for
Evidence |
40 |
0 |
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Unit
2 Written Answer @ 20 points and 20 points for following all 5 Good Habits
for Evidence |
40 |
0 |
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Proposal
for the Analysis of Primaries covering Unit 1 and Unit 2 @ 30 points and 30
for following all 5 Good Habits for Evidence |
60 |
0 |
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Analysis
of Primaries @ 30 points and 30 points for following all 5 Good Habits for
Evidence |
60 |
0 |
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2
Anonymous Peer Reviews @ 10 points and 10 points for following all 5 Good
Habits for Evidence |
20 |
0 |
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Students
Helping Students with History for 3 Units @ 30 points each |
90 |
0 |
5.
Write the word Yes or No in the___ to the left of EACH of the statements to confirm you understand
them—or ask questions.
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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. |
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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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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 |
6.
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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WCJC Home: |
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