Computer breakdowns do not fall into this category. Students are urged to plan ahead. Students are expected to come to class prepared with assigned reading and materials completed and ready to discuss and apply. Students are then expected to participate in discussion. Students will be specifically called upon in class to respond with content from assigned readings and to appropriately integrate this with classroom learning and content.
Professional behavior is also part of the class participation grade.
Students are encouraged to use references, but these must be cited and referenced in full in APA format. Regular, prompt attendance for class and field trips is expected and will be reflected in the class participation grade. Please see policy for student attendance in Student Handbook . Writing that is not clearly legible, will not be read. Students are expected to use correct spelling and grammar and grading of papers will reflect written skills as well as content.