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GRADING CRITERIA

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria for Spring Semester, 2019. All projects are due by 11:59 PM on the dates listed below.

EXAMINATIONS

There are 4 module examinations which consist of multiple choice and true-false questions. You have two attempts per test. Each test is worth 100 points. You have 60 minutes in which to take the test. The highest score will be recorded.

DISCUSSION FORUMS

There are rules, however, in the discussion forum comments and replies which are:

1.    First and foremost, respect your classmates - if you disagree with something written in the discussion forum - please refrain from name calling or from denigrating others' opinions.

2.    You may ask questions in the forum which to which anyone in the class may attempt to venture an answer. There are many ways to learn from one another in this class.

3.    Please follow the instructions listed in the discussion forum itself. 

In total, there are three discussion forums which are worth a total of 30 points.

ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM OF THE DUE DATE. PLEASE SEE THE CLASS SCHEDULE ABOVE FOR DUE DATES.

NOTES

For the Discussion Forums, Please read the instructions contained within the discussion forum assignment. I suggest you write out your post and response beforehand so that it will flow and be grammatically correct.

ASSIGNMENTS

There are six assignments. Please read each assignment for what is required and the due dates are listed within this syllabus and on the calendar. The assignments total 70 points.

Although, I have assigned points to each project, I reserve the right to add points to an excellent discussion paper or homework assignment. To me, an excellent discussion paper is one that goes beyond the scope of the assignment.

ALL DISCUSSION FORUMS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM OF THE DUE DATE. PLEASE SEE THE CLASS SCHEDULE ABOVE FOR DUE DATES.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

There is a research assignment and it is due by 11:59 PM April 25, 2019. It is worth 60 points. The body of the text is worth 50 points and the References Cited page is worth 10 points.

The instructions for the research assignment are:

1).      Name and describe the topic which you are going to address in a paper.

2.       In a short paragraph, discuss what subfield of anthropology your topic fits in and why. Also, briefly explain why it does not fit into the other subfields of anthropology or else why the subfield that you chose is more accommodating.

3.       Discuss your methodology in a brief paragraph. Are you using academic research, questionnaires, individual interviews, etc. or a combination of the methodologies?

4.       Present the discussion of the topic. I would suggest that you compare and/or contrast the topic between various cultures.

5.       I realize that statistical data is not possible for all topics. However, if possible, in a brief paragraph, provide some statistical data supporting your argument. If possible, you may create your own statistical data that you have gathered from your own research. I suggest articles as a source for this information. An extra 5 points will be added to the grade if this is done correctly.

6.       In a paragraph or two, present your conclusion(s) and summarize the material you presented in the discussion of the topic.

Length:  The research assignment should range between 1,125 and 1,500 words.

Minimum of 6 sources. All sources must from reputable (academically accepted) sources.

Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source. NO WEBSITES ARE ACCEPTED; HOWEVER, EBOOKS AND EJOURNALS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

The research assignment may cover any aspect of anthropology. For example, a student might want to discuss the female wedding dress from two different cultures or one culture’s view of the dragon.

If you want clarification or to determine if your topic is suitable, please email me.

For assistance in writing and documenting your sources go to www.aaanet.org. This is the website of the American Anthropological Association. When the site comes up look to your left for “style guide”. You do not have to use this. Normally, the APA style is used in references.

APA Style may be referenced at http://owl.english.perdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

THIS IS IMPORTANT. EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT YOUR ORIGINAL THOUGHT MUST BE REFERENCED FROM A SOURCE WITHIN THE BODY OF THE PAPER. IN THIS RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT, YOUR THESIS MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH EVIDENCE WHICH MEANS YOUR THESIS CAN NOT BE LENGHTY OR SUPPORTED BY PERSONAL OPINION OF ANY LENGTH. THE REFERENCE MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST AUTHOR AND YEAR.

For example, you might source your material in the body of the text as shown in the examples below.

According to Perttula (1992), during Middle Caddo times, mound building achieved its apex, but declined in Late Caddo times.

During Middle Caddo times, mound building achieved its apex, but declined in Late Caddo times (Perttula 1992).

IF YOU ARE USING A PERSONAL INTERVIEW, THE REFERENCE SHOULD BE CITED LIKE THIS

Todd, Jesse

2018  Personal Interview. August 6, 2018.

IF YOU DO NOT DO THE ABOVE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF F. NOT CITING MATERIAL FROM ANOTHER SOURCE IS EQUIVALENT TO PLAGIARISM.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE RESEARCH PAPER IF THE ABOVE CRITERIA ARE NOT MET.

Not required length                                                          Various points

No references                                                                   40 points

Partial reference such as lacking date                                  5 to 10 points

No discussion of subfields or only one mentioned                5 points

Not having six references                                                   10 to 40 points

Incorrect reference citation                                                          5 to 10 points

MOVIE REVIEW

This assignment is for extra credit and purely voluntary. The student will analyze a movie as part of the class requirement. The movie review is worth 20 points and should be about 600 words long. The first portion, about 200 words, should summarize the movie. You can use Wikipedia for this. After summarizing the movie, the student should discuss how the actors performed, does the music fit well with the movie and is the photography crisp and clear. Any foreshadowing and symbolism in the movie also should be discussed.

I will send you an example for your perusal.

THE MOVIE REVIEW IS DUE BY 11:59 PM, May 9, 2019.

Course Grades

Grades are determined by percentages of the total number of points (400 from tests, 30 points from the discussion forums, 70 points from the assignments, and 60 points from the research assignment, making a total of 560 as is shown below.

A = 504 to 560 points; B = 442 to 503 points; C = 381 to 441 points; D = 319 to 380 points and F = 318 points or less. If a grade is on the border, class projects will be examined to determine if a higher grade is appropriate.

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019.

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Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321.  Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______     

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         Government/Political Science

X         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

o         American History

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