 - Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in NCTC Core)

X - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

 - WECM Course

GRADING POLICY AND PROCEDURES_______________________________       ______                                __________ 

All online students are responsible for gaining access to Canvas, reading all uploaded Documents/Assignments under Modules and completing all work by due dates. See Tentative Course Schedule Document posted in Canvas for all Assignment due dates. Failure to meet deadlines due to technological issues, online connectivity disruptions and any other access issues will not be accepted as legitimate excuses. This is an online class and proficiency in technology and self-discipline in following scheduled due dates is 100 percent accountable to the enrolled student.  All questions should be answered by the syllabus, Tentative Course Schedule, posted important Documents, Lecture Notes, PowerPoints, Reviews and the ability to use cognitive skills.   

There will be 4 Exams, 1 per Unit, due throughout the semester. These are posted in Canvas, under Modules and worth 50 percent of student’s final overall grade. The Exams will consist of multiple-choice questions. The information is provided from the Unit Lecture Notes/PowerPoint/PDF slides posted in Canvas and from the completed Texas History 2301 Homework Assignments under Modules, also in Canvas, though neither will be available during exam window. The Exams are timed at 2 hours (120 minutes) and Reviews may be provided and posted in Canvas no sooner than one week prior to the Exam. Reviews are optional resources left up to instructor’s discretion. Make-up Exams are only allowed for extreme circumstances and there is no make-up opportunity for the Final Exam (4). Students will be allowed 1 submission attempt and once they begin, it cannot be paused or closed until completed.

There will be 8 multiple choice Texas History 2301 Homework Assignments, 2 per Unit, due during the semester. These are posted in Canvas, under Modules and are worth 20 percent of student’s final overall grade. Refer to Unit Lecture Notes/PowerPoint/PDF slides posted in Canvas to complete Homework Assignments and these questions will be included on each Unit Exam. The Homework Assignments must be completed before the due date in order to open and study before the Unit Exam becomes available. The Unit Lecture Notes/PowerPoint/PDF slides posted in Canvas are where 100 percent of the information for the Homework and Exams are found. The Review covers the other information, from same Lecture Notes/PowerPoint/PDF slides, that will be on the Exams that is not located in the Homework Assignments.  The Lecture Notes/PowerPoint/PDF slides in Canvas, under Modules, are meant to simplify and enhance the learning process. Late work is not accepted and students not completing the Assignments by the due date, 11:59pm, will receive a zero. Only exception to this rule is for extreme circumstances, primarily a medical situation, and 1 late attempt may be allowed. Work must be completed individually, as it is not group work. Students will be allowed 2 submission attempts, with highest score recorded, before due date. Students will have 60 minutes, timed, once they begin and it cannot be paused or closed until completed.  

There will be 4 Discussion Board Posts due throughout the semester. Edit function is disabled to prevent copy/paste or plagiarism of what other students have written after making original post and this is standard procedure for online discussion board Assignments. The Specific Discussion Board Post Instructions must be followed, as this is worth 20 percent of student’s overall grade and Assignments are 100 points each, with Examples on a separate posted PDF Document in Canvas. Original 300-word post is worth 50 points, each 150-word reply posts are worth 25 points each and loss of points will occur for not following Specific Discussion Board Post Instructions. Students must first make an original post before they can see and reply to other student’s posts. Each original post (50 pts) must answer all questions listed on discussion thread, in the module and posts must have a title (-5 pts), which includes an accurate word count (-5 pts). The original post must have at least 300 words (loss of pts equal % short of 300 words), last question requires uses of “I think”, “I believe”, or “in my opinion”, and after making an original post, 2 reply posts (25 pts each) must be made to other student’s original posts. These reply posts must be a response to specific topic in other student’s original post and must be at least 150 words (loss of pts equal % short of 150 words). Each replay must have accurate word count posted (-5 pts), it must be original and not copy and paste from any other post. Plagiarism of yourself or other student’s replies will result in zero. Standard rules for both original and reply posts: late work is not accepted, with all posts completed fully, accurately and by due date (11:59pm). Students must answer the Discussion Board Post Questions in original post, with rambling text that does not specifically answer questions may result in a zero. College level work includes proper grammar, professional courtesy and respect other student’s posts, with neat and organized format is required. Students must use their own words, never plagiarize others or themselves in order to avoid a zero or possible removal and failure of Course. Do not copy and paste your original post or reply posts for duplication purposes or replies to others, as this is also plagiarism. Only reply about the historical topic of what the person wrote in their original post. Do not be critical of another student’s writing style or grammar. Only write about historical topic and not get personal such as ‘good luck with final’ or ‘happy birthday’ or ‘let’s hang out”, which has nothing to do with Course material and will not count for Assignment and may lead to reduction of points. If student chooses to re-write the questions in their original post, this does NOT count as word count. There is enough material for at least a 300 word, original summary for all questions. Works Cited or Bibliography is not required and do not post original post multiple times. Only written portion of discussion counts towards Word Count, not including title, hello “” or word count: 150.

There will be 1 Essay due during the semester that will be posted in Canvas, under Modules. This is a 100 point Assignment worth 10% of student’s overall grade. The Essay must be type-written, with student’s first and last name at top, followed by title. Read the Primary Resource provided in the Assignment and then write the Essay that addresses the specific questions and end with making an argument. Use “I think”, “I believe” or “in my opinion” and using the provided Lecture Notes is encouraged. The Essay must be three to four pages in length, with percentage of completion effecting overall grade. For Example, with only two full pages written, 33.33% is missing from 100% Assignment and in this instance, the overall grade will not be higher than a 67. Multiple paragraphs, with minimum of three sentences in each and college level work is expected and it must be individually completed only. College format for your Essay must include the following: a minimum three full pages of written Essay (not counting name and title on first page), no bigger than double spacing throughout, including between the paragraphs (no extra spacing), no bibliography or works cited is necessary and if included, is not a part of the three pages minimum written portion and black font color, calibri, aerial or times new roman font type, no bigger than 12 point font. Portrait format, with 1-inch margins on all sides, left or even justified (not right or centered) and college level writing, grammar, capitalization, etc. is expected. Must answer all questions in Essay Document Assignment, include opinions and plagiarism must not be over 25%. Upload ESSAY as Word or PDF, into Canvas Assignment before due date (11:59pm) and emails are not accepted and Essays must be converted into Word or PDF format. Essays with plagiarism greater than 25% will result in a ZERO. Students may make multiple submissions to get plagiarism under 25% or less. The best way to avoid plagiarism is to write in “your own words” and give original opinions. The Essay Document is uploaded in Canvas, under Modules. Late work is not allowed for Essays.

ELECTRONIC POLICY                                                                                                                                                                   

Students are responsible for having access to proper technology, including electronics, internet, software and any other resources needed for successful completion of this college online Course. A computer or laptop crashing, the internet going down or any other issue is not an adequate reason for failing to complete Assignments fully, accurately and by the due date. This electronics policy is non-negotiable. Students are required to manage their time effectively

LATE WORK POLICY                      _____________                                                                                                                     

Students are required to complete all Assignments, including Exams, Homework, Essay Assignments and discussion board posts fully and accurately by the posted due dates (11:59pm). All Assignments are listed in the Canvas calendar and in the posted Tentative Course Schedule. It is student’s responsibility to fully complete all Assignments on their own. Late work is NOT allowed on Discussion Board Posts or Essay. Late work for Exams or Homework may be allowed for extreme circumstances only. This may require a reduction of points and/or allowing only 1 attempt permitted. No late work will be allowed during Final Exams week, regardless of circumstances.  Grades for Course are due at end of week and there is no time for any late work.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR                                                                                                                                                       

Some behaviors have no place in an ONLINE college classroom, such as using prejudicial or discriminatory language, cursing or bad language, inappropriate non-approved instructor group work and anything that causes a negative learning environment. Any negative situation may result in significant reduction of student’s grade, being removed from Course, receiving a failing grade and/or being turned into Dean’s office for disciplinary action.

SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY AND ACADEMIC ETHICS                                                                                                           

Scholastic dishonesty includes any violation of college rules, regulations and may be punishable as prescribed by Board Policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to collusion, cheating and/or plagiarism. Enrolled Course individuals should read the online Student Handbook for more information.

COLLUSION/CHEATING/PLAGIARISM                                                                                                                                    

Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student, giving answers to a classmate during an Examination, allowing a classmate to copy one’s answers, non-instructor approved group work, and/or viewing or knowing about scholastic dishonesty, plagiarism and cheating and not reporting it to the instructor. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an Examination, using someone else’s work for the Assignments as if it were one’s own, and/or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a Course. This includes non-instructor approved group work, which is not allowed. All Assignments are not to be copied, word for word, between students. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. If collusion, cheating or plagiarism occurs, all students involved will receive a zero. 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). 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 provide resource information, disability-related information and adaptive technology for students who qualify. Students with disabilities are required to notify instructor for any accommodations that are needed, which must include a letter from OSD Office for current semester enrolled and must include all specific needs. For support, please go to one of following: Corinth Campus, Room 170 or call 940-498-6207 or Gainesville Campus, Room 110 or call 940-668-4321. Students on the Flower Mound, Bowie, Graham and/or online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services/index.html

See separate Document posted in Canvas