Course Schedule/Outline Include a list, by week, of intended topics, associated readings, assignment/test due dates, holidays, last day to drop classes etc. (a table works well). Date Tentative Topic Text Readings (week of..) Topic area Chapter, website, article. other Mid term / Assignment Holiday break (Thanksgiving, Feb Break) Last Day to drop classes without Academic Penalty Final Exam Assignments and Evaluations Be sure to list the assignments, tests etc, including their due date and their value. A table works well for this, as illustrated below. Assignment/Test Due Date Value Homework/Essay/Labs Mid Term Exam(s) Class attendance/participation Final TBA Late Assignments Describe your late assignment policy here. Assignments Describe all of your assignments here, with as much detail as possible. Include due dates and value. It is also helpful to include your evaluation framework. An example of an evaluation rubric is given below. Example of an Evaluation Rubric for Social Sciences Research Paper Element 85-100 75-84 60-74 < 60 Writing Mechanics ( /20) conforms to APA standards (headings, manuscript header, margins, page numbers, referencing style) good spelling and grammar very good sentence conforms to APA standards (headings, manuscript header, margins, page numbers) limited spelling or grammatical errors good sentence structure and paragraph flow some mistakes in APA format some spelling and grammatical mistakes sentences are somewhat difficult to understand paragraphs have too many ideas mistakes in APA format mistakes in spelling and grammar take away from understanding sentences are poorly structured paragraphs are confusing
structure paragraphs are well planned and have excellent flow Research/ ( /20) excellent referencing within the text large number of journal articles wide variety of sources (different journals, books and other information sources) good referencing within the text more than 5 journal articles variety of sources (different journals) missing some referencing in the text only 5 journal articles limited variety of sources (multiple use of same journal or edited volume) very limited referencing within the text less than 5 journal sources (or includes web sources) no variety of sources Content ( /40) all aspects of the assignment are completed information is accurate, up to date and goes beyond what is required information is synthesized and connected to course material, as well as connections being made between literature sources argument is well constructed and connects strongly to conclusion all aspects of the assignment are completed information is accurate and up to date good synthesis of information and connection between literature sources well constructed argument and connects to conclusion missing some required elements of the assignment some information is inaccurate or out of date the information is summarized but not well connected to literature argument is difficult to follow to the conclusion several missing elements information is often inaccurate there is limited connection between literature or purpose of paper limited development of argument; no real conclusions Course Policies Behavioral standards, attendance, group work/collaboration, safety regulations, netiquette