Course Policies:
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Plagiarism is copying and using other people’s words without proper acknowledgment or citation as it is indicated in the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity. All writing submitted for this course is understood to be your original work written. Plagiarism is unacceptable and has serious consequences that can include a failing grade. In cases where I detect academic dishonesty (the fraudulent submission of another’s work, in whole or part, as your own), you may be subject to a failing grade for the project or the course, and in the worst case, to academic probation or expulsion. You are expected to read, understand, and adhere to CCNY’s Policy on Academic Integrity, which is available here: http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/current/upload/Academic-Integrity-Policy.pdf .
Attendance and lateness: You can miss two full classes without penalty. Your third absence will drop your overall grade average by 3 points; your fourth absence will drop your overall grade average by an additional 5 points. More than five absences result in a failing grade unless a documented, verifiable excuse is offered.
Note: If you are more than 30 minutes late for class or tardy (5-10 minutes late) three times, it will count as one absence.
Assignment submission: Late submissions are discouraged. Late papers will lose 5 points immediately; then, 5 points for every 24 hour period after the assigned submission deadline. That means if you submit a paper 24 hours after the deadline, 10 points will be deducted from the grade you receive on the paper. If you’re having trouble with work load or a particular assignment, please let me know (well in advance of submission deadline) during office hours, in class, or by email. I can only help if I know there’s a problem.
Revision policy: You may revise any of the first three essays for a different grade provided you inform me, in writing, of your intention to do so within a week of receiving your grade. The writing you submit should indicate how you intend to revise the essay. Maybe you just need to fix your citation or maybe there are bigger issues of structure or organization…whatever your reason(s), I want to know beforehand. All revisions must be submitted within four weeks of the essay’s original due date. The revision will be graded as soon as possible, but it may take a few weeks for the new grade to be posted.
Expectations for class:
- Arrive on time and prepared with the materials you need for class. This includes hard copies of your essay if applicable.
- Be prepared to spend two hours of study time for every hour of class time (5.5 – 6 hours per week per section).
- Cell phones will sometimes be used as supplementary technology for classroom activities in the composition section. Outside of sanctioned activity, cell phone use during class time is discouraged.
- Please be tactful and respectful during discussions and critiques. No one likes to be criticized, but it is absolutely necessary. Think before you offer an opinion that might be tough for a classmate to hear.
Food and Drinks: Eating in the classroom is fine. Drinks are also fine, but please clean up after yourself (and be prepared for spills–they happen).
