Attendance:
This is a workshop style class and attendance is required. Students will be allowed four (4) absences without penalty, although it will be difficult to keep up with the pace of the class if you miss a day. I will not allow you to make up missed work. If you miss more than 4 days, three percentage points will be deducted from the final grade for each successive absence. For example, one additional absence will drop from an 82% (B) to a 79% (C). Excused (unpenalized) absences include documented illness, family emergencies, and University sanctioned activities such as athletics. If you miss more than seven times (unexcused), you will automatically fail the course.
Missing/Late Assignments:
Assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the class period for the day in which they are due. Turn them in as you come into the classroom. Major assignments (employment project, white paper, service-learning project) will be marked down 10% for each day late (including the due date, if not turned in prior to or during class). Minor assignments (reading questions or memos) will not be accepted after the due date. By working on assignments that are already due, you end up hurting your future papers. Keeping up to date with assignments is key to your success in this class.
Writing Center Attendance:
You are strongly encouraged to visit the Writing Lab (located in 226 of the HEAV) at least once for each of the major papers. You may call ahead (49-3723) and make an appointment (recommended) or walk in and wait for an available tutor.
Required Format for Papers:
All papers submitted for this course must be typed in MS Word 97 or later, or Word Perfect. They must follow an approved documentation style where specified. Each paper must be typed using Times New Roman 12 point font and 1” margins, unless otherwise directed.
Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic dishonesty is not tolerated at the University. Students who inadvertently plagiarize will be given an opportunity to correct their mistake. However, any paper that is deliberately plagiarized will not be accepted. The student will receive zero points for the assignment, may fail the course, and/or may be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students.
Sexual Harassment Policy:
Purdue’s policy against sexual harassment protects both employees of the University as well as students. Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, students who encounter sexual harassment from other students are protected. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor or contact the Office of the Dean of Students.
Students with Disability Policy:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (enacted in 1990) prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public service, public accommodations, telecommunications, and transportation. The Act is intended to afford the disabled equal opportunity and full participation in life activities. If you have a disability and need accommodation, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students.