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Grading Policy & Procedures
CANVAS
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* GRADE REQUIREMENTS: (approx. 900 total points possible)
§ Exams (1) = 100pts.
§ Introductory Speech = 50pts.
§ Demonstration Speech = 100 pts.
§ Informative Speech = 200 pts.
§ Impromptu Speech = 50 points
§ Persuasive Speech = 200 pts.
§ Special Occasion Speech = 50 pts.
§ Participation = 100 pts.
§ Peer Group Discussions = 50 pts.
GRADING SCALE:
The following scale will be used to calculate grades for this class:
A 90%-100% (810+)
B 80%-89% (720-809)
C 70%-79% (630-719)
D 60%-69% (540-629)
F 59% or below (539 & below)
**This class is based on a points system. Everything that you do in class is worth a designated amount of points. You must keep track of how many points you accrue throughout the semester as well as how many possible points are available in order to be aware of your grade. At any time, you can divide the number of points you have accumulated by the total points possible at that point in the semester to figure out your letter grade. Hint: little number/big number
CANVAS:
Each student is required to log-in to CANVAS for this class. This is pertinent for two reasons: 1) All course content (this includes your syllabus, grades, attendance, lectures, descriptions of speech assignments, grading rubrics, examples of speeches for study/evaluation, exam reviews, and homework assignments, etc) will be available to view in CANVAS; 2) It is the easiest place to access and quickest place to find answers for most of the questions you might have about this course.
If you have not already registered for CANVAS, please do so at the following link:
Login to Canvas at https://nctc.instructure.com or by clicking the Canvas link on the NCTC homepage. Use your NetID username (i.e., same username you use to login to MyNCTC) and password (student ID) to login to Canvas. You can change your password via the Settings link in Canvas after login. Find the proper class (SPCH 1315 SECTION 100, 102, or 103 T R 9:30am, 11:00am, or 12:30pm).
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Scholastic Integrity
Attendance Policy
ADA Statement
EEOC Statement
Other Pertinent Information
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Academic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB-(LOCAL)]” #18.
18. Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
· Copying from another student’s test paper.
· Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
· Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
· Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an unadministered test.
· The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test.
· Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
· Bribing another person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test.
“Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.
“Plagiarism” is further defined as any of the following:
· Turning in someone else’s ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own.
· Copying words, ideas, or images from someone else without giving credit.
· Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks.
· Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation or image.
· Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.
· Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not.
Note: This definition was taken from plagiarism.org with some modification.
“Collusion” shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements.
Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, p. 164, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to the appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action. This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”
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Attendance:
You are expected to attend all classes. Your presence in class is as important when you are a listener as it is when you are a speaker. You will, consequently, be penalized for excessive absences. Three tardies equal one absence. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to see that the instructor marks you present before you leave class that day. Students who leave class before being dismissed by the instructor will be counted absent or tardy (at the discretion of the instructor). Each absence will affect the final grade. The absence limit varies with the day and meeting schedule of the class. The limit is six (6) absences for classes meeting three (3) times a week (automatic F for the course on the seventh (7) absence). The absence limit is four (4) for classes meeting two (2) times a week (automatic F for the course on the fifth (5) absence). The limit for classes meeting one time a week is three (3) absences (automatic F for the course on the fourth (4) absence). No further warnings concerning absences will be given. It is the student’s responsibility to remember absences. It is also up to the student to recognize that signing up for a class is its own responsibility. Students who exceed the absence limit may or may not be dropped (at the discretion of the instructor). If you do not plan to continue attending the class and want a ‘W’ for the semester, be sure to drop the class. Do not assume that the instructor will do this for you.
Absences are sometimes excused. If you feel you have justification, then email your request to the instructor before planned absences, and make sure to notify your instructor ASAP for unplanned absences. You will receive the answer by email.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations
for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus,
go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to
room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham,
Flower Mound, and 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/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Support Services
Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and
prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic
advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success
seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing
a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center,
a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist
new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for
prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO
which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit
the financial aid offices for more information.
http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx
Early Alert/CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are
at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer
you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests,
excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic
performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC
e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or
counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team
addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the
health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment,
physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm.
As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could
impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click
the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to
CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate
threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call
911 immediately.
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North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
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This syllabus is intended to serve as a guideline for Speech 1315. Both North Central Texas College and your professor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary to promote the optimal educational experience within prevailing conditions affecting this course.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
“When in doubt, read the syllabus.”
- Me
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