information about disabilities visit the Accessibility Resources & Service Office website at https://accessibility.unc.edu/, call 919/962-8300, or use NC Relay 711. Attendance and Participation: You have to be in class. Zoom takes roll, so we know who shows up. I also call on people randomly as we discuss cases, so don’t just turn on the computer: There IS a difference between attendance and participation. In short, attendance is expected but not sufficient condition for an outstanding participation grade. We will be discussing these issues in depth, and the quizzes, papers and exams will be drawn largely from what comes from these discussions. Discussion is at the heart of this class, as you are building skills in decision making. Think of this class like driver’s ed. You can read the manual and pass the written license test, but do you really learn to drive without doing it? To master ethical decision-making, you need to read the book and hear the lectures, but you need to be working out these ideas with discussion and debate in class. : Ask questions, offer your opinions. And challenge me and your classmates. The class is about learning to think critically about complex issues, which are often without a clear sense of right or wrong. Though we may discuss things that prompt passionate disagreement, these conversations will be civil and respectful. Everyone will be heard, but any disrespect, or name calling will have severe consequences. Here are the guidelines for determining the participation portion of your grade.

- • students participate in most of the class discussions during nearly every class • students participate in most of the class discussions during nearly every class period (or try to participate by raising their hands often when questions are asked) and comment on Sakai Forums. Consistency is important. Students contribute interesting and/or thought-provoking ideas and occasionally bring in outside material relevant to the class and to the readings. They don’t talk simply to hear their own voices, and they do not take over the discussion, but let others have a turn. They’ve probably asked some interesting questions along the way. They arrive to class on time and do not miss classes. (9-10)
- • students participate in some of the class discussions each week and/or • students participate in some of the class discussions each week and/or contribute on Sakai Forums, but either are not at quite the same level and/or comments are not always as insightful as the A students. However, they still have some interesting things to say or questions to ask whether in class or online. They may have no absences and they arrive to class on time. (7-8)
- • students may participate in class or on Sakai Forums from time to time but • students may participate in class or on Sakai Forums from time to time but mostly prefer to lurk. They may have had some pretty good things to say but just don’t speak up/contribute online too often. They may have no absences or perhaps they have more than they should. They may be tardy on occasion, without any comment. (5-6)
- • and F students have barely said anything all semester whether in class or on • and F students have barely said anything all semester whether in class or on Sakai Forums, or even if they have contributed occasionally, they might have too many absences. They are mostly lurkers even if they have fairly good attendance. They tend to respond only when called on. They may or may not have arrived to most classes on time. (<4)