Questions:
What are the major projects?
-Individual Reading Annotations: Reading Annotations (6)
-Individual Pitch Presentation: Client Pitch Presentation (1)
-Collaborative Final Service Learning Client Packet: Client Service Learning Packet (1)
-Individual Online Professional Profile:Online Professional Profile (1)
How will your final grade be calculated?
Final grades will be calculated after completion of all major projects, and class attendance (+- four class meetings).If you complete all of the major projects, come to class prepared, and miss only four class meetings, you will earn at least 1,330 points and a grade of “C.” If you complete all of the major projects, miss only four class meetings, and accrue 1,891 points you will automatically receive a “B.” Once you complete all of the major projects, miss no more than four class meetings, and accrue 2,180 points, you will automatically receive an A in the course.
What is the “submission form” and how do you use it? Embed the form below your answer (hint: Google “embed Google form” to find out how).
The form is used to turn in everything. To submit something for credit, whether it’s a major assignment or an in-class minute paper, you will fill out this form with your name, your GSU email address, your instructor’s name, and the URL (link) to whatever you’re submitting. Your instructor will then evaluate your submission and return feedback and points to you.
Embed the course calendar and weekly overview below this question.
Where on the course website can you find an overview of what’s due and the readings for each unit?
You can look at both the weekly overview, and the general plan for the course.
What is the best way to see an overview of what’s due each week?
View the weekly overview and see the readings and deliverables for the week.
What is the attendance policy?
You earn points for coming to class and lose points for unexcused absences. You will earn 10 points for coming to class, and 10 points for required class preparation, for a total of 20 points per class on average.
What are the two ways you can lose points?
You lose 10 points for each absence or missed class prep assignment. Arriving to class late will result in a deduction of 5-10 points.
What are my office hours, and how do you make an appointment to see me outside of class?
- T/Th 9-11 am, and by appointment; I am able to meet during office hours or by appointment via Skype or Google Hangout if that works better than an in-person conference
- Contact: rwharton3{at}gsu{the dot goes here}edu
How do you earn participation credit? Provide a link to the instructions/guidelines for participation.
I will assign points to your work reflecting the level of your participation both inside and outside of class. I will also subtract points for failing to participate (e.g., missing class) so as to fairly reflect your level of engagement with the course concepts. Your goal is to accrue as many points as possible during the semester.
How many points can you earn by participating in or organizing a study group session?
Study group organization and participation can give you up to 25 points
How can you be assured of earning an “A” in this course?
Once you complete all of the major projects, miss no more than four class meetings, and accrue 2,180 points, you will automatically receive an A in the course.
What are the minimum requirements for earning a passing grade of “C”?
If you complete all of the major projects, come to class prepared, and miss only four class meetings, you will earn at least 1,330 points and a grade of “C.”
What do you do if you’re not sure how to document your participation in order to earn points?
Be sure to let Professor know when you have completed points-potential work that doesn’t automatically get counted. Generally, you will do this by writing up your work as a blog post and submitting the link to your post via the submission form. This gives me opportunity to discuss the work with you and give you general feedback.
What are the Unit 1 readings and what online tool are you using to annotate them for Reading Annotations 1&2?
Readings:
- “Defining Technical Communication,” Society for Technical Communication
- “Definition of Technical Communication,” Technical Communication Body of Knowledge