Greetings:
I
tried it for the first time earlier this semester and I wasn't sure if I
was going to do it again, but after reading your feedback, I think I will
continue doing so. It was included in quiz grades and the lowest quiz
grade was dropped. I do, however, need to add a more thorough overview of
plagiarism because it's definitely gotten out of hand!
I'm
interested to know if anyone has had any success in deterring
plagiarism. If so, what did you do? I'm especially referring to
theoretical and or criticism and analysis courses. Your feedback is
appreciated.
Regards,
Rockell A. Brown Burton,
Ph.D.
The School of Communication
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004
(713) 313-4312
Dear All,
I have my students sign a "contract" that states they have
read and understood all of the requirements in the syllabus. The idea of a
syllabus quiz had never occurred to me, but I think it is a better barometer of
whether they have actually read than the contract.
Thanks for the great idea!
Wanda
Wanda Goins
Brockington, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and
Chair
Mass
Communications/Journalism
General Manager,
WNSB-FM
Norfolk State
University
700 Park
Ave.
Norfolk, VA
23504
(757)
823-8330/8331
E.K.
On occasion (especially with my freshmen-level 100 or
200-level classes), I'll do a "syllabus quiz" on the second day of the class
just to see if they have at least read through the syllabus and know what is
expected. It counts primarily as a short in-class assignment.
I'll usually do 5 quick questions (i.e. how many tests? What are the two
major assignments? How many absences are allowed without penalty? What is
the policy on late assignments? How many textbooks are required for this
course?)
This rewards students who showed up for class on
the first day, it communicates to those "late arrivals" that they need to catch
up. This is one of maybe 15+ short in-class assignments I'll make during
the term. All of my in-class short assignments together are usually 15% of
the final grade.
George
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 7:29 PM, E. K. Daufin
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Does anyone on the list test students for credit on their
knowledge of the syllabus? If so how, when and for what percentage of
the total course grade/points? If not how to you help assure student
accountability regarding the syllabus “contract” policies, requirements,
resources?
Know Justice; Know Peace,
Rev. Dr. E-K Daufin
Professor of Communication
Media & Society Size Equity Expert
ASU FSA/AFT Co-VP for Faculty
AEJMC MAC Membership Chair
Alabama State University
915 S. Jackson St.
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
(334) 229-6885
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Your research and creative
activity referrals are welcomed.
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work with and for kind, competent, strong people who love and help me and I
they. Ashe!
--
George L. Daniels, Ph.D.
Associate
Professor
Department of Journalism
The University of Alabama
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