Stay away from the use of personal pronouns when writing.<\/u>\u00a0As a graduate student, you are expected to write based on research and gathering of facts. Demonstrating your understanding of the materials is what you will be graded on. You will be marked down for lack of evidence to support your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlagiarism<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Plagiarism is the act of claiming credit for another’s work, accomplishments, or ideas without appropriate acknowledgment of the source of the information by including in-text citations and references.<\/li>\n
- This course requires the utilization of APA format for all course deliverables as noted in the course syllabus.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Whether this happens deliberately or inadvertently, whenever plagiarism has occurred, you have committed a Code of Conduct violation.<\/li>\n
- Please review your LopesWrite report prior to final submission.<\/li>\n
- Every act of plagiarism, no matter the severity, must be reported to the GCU administration (this includes your DQ\u2019s, posts to your peers, and your papers).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Plagiarism includes<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n- Representing the ideas, expressions, or materials of another without due credit.<\/li>\n
- Paraphrasing or condensing ideas from another person\u2019s work without proper citation and referencing.<\/li>\n
- Failing to document direct quotations without proper citation and referencing.<\/li>\n
- Depending upon the amount, severity, and frequency of the plagiarism that is committed, students may receive in-class penalties that range from coaching (for a minor omission), -20% grade penalties for resubmission, or zero credit for a specific assignment. University-level penalties may also occur, including suspension or even expulsion from the University.<\/li>\n
- If you are at all uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, you should review the resources available in the Student Success Center. Also, please review the University\u2019s policies about plagiarism which are covered in more detail in the GCU Catalog and the Student Handbook.<\/li>\n
- We will be utilizing the GCU APA Style Guide 7th edition located in the Student Success Center > The Writing Center for all course deliverables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
LopesWrite<\/em><\/p>\n\n- All course assignments must be uploaded to the specific Module Assignment Drop Box, and also submitted to LopesWrite\u00a0every week.<\/li>\n
- Please ensure that your assignment is uploaded to both locations under the Assignments DropBox. Detailed instructions for using LopesWrite\u00a0are located in the Student Success Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Assignment Submissions<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Please note that Microsoft Office is the software requirement at GCU.<\/li>\n
- I can open Word files or any file that is saved with a .rtf (Rich Text Format) extension. I am unable to open .wps files.<\/li>\n
- If you are using a \u201c.wps\u201d word processor, please save your files using the .rtf extension that is available from the drop-down box before uploading your files to the Assignment Drop Box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grade of Incomplete<\/em><\/p>\n\n- The final grade of Incomplete is granted at the discretion of the instructor; however, students must meet certain specific criteria before this grade accommodation is even possible to consider.<\/li>\n
- The grade of Incomplete is reserved for times when students experience a serious extenuating circumstance or a crisis during the last week of class which prevents the completion of course requirements before the close of the grading period. Students also must pass the course at the time the request is made.<\/li>\n
- Please contact me personally if you are having difficulties in meeting course requirements or class deadlines during our time together. In addition, if you are experiencing personal challenges or difficulties, it is best to contact the Academic Counselor so that you can discuss the options that might be available to you, as well as each option\u2019s academic and financial repercussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grade Disputes<\/em><\/p>\n\n- If you have any questions about a grade you have earned on an individual assignment or activity, please get in touch with me\u00a0personally for further clarification<\/u>.<\/li>\n
- While I have made every attempt to grade you fairly, on occasion a misunderstanding may occur, so please allow me the opportunity to learn your perspective if you believe this has occurred. Together, we should be able to resolve grading issues on individual assignments.<\/li>\n
- However, after we have discussed individual assignments\u2019 point scores, if you still believe that the final grade you have earned at the end of the course is not commensurate with the quality of work you produced for this class, there is a\u00a0formal Grade Grievance procedure<\/u>\u00a0which is outlined in the GCU Catalog and Student Handbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grading Rubric<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPerformance Category<\/strong><\/td>\n100% or highest level of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n 100%<\/strong><\/p>\n16 points<\/strong><\/td>\nVery good or high level of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n 88%<\/strong><\/p>\n14 points<\/strong><\/td>\nAcceptable level of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n 81%<\/strong><\/p>\n13 points<\/strong><\/td>\nInadequate demonstration of expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n 68%<\/strong><\/p>\n11 points<\/strong><\/td>\nDeficient level of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n 56%<\/strong><\/p>\n9 points<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFailing level<\/strong><\/p>\n of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n55% or less<\/strong><\/p>\n0 points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\u00a0Total Points Possible= 50 <\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0 14 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n13 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 0 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nScholarliness<\/strong><\/p>\n Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.<\/td>\n Presentation of information was exceptional and included all<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
<\/p>\n Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
<\/p>\n Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three<\/strong> or more<\/strong> of the following elements<\/p>\n\n- Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s).<\/li>\n
- Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts.<\/li>\n
- Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.*<\/li>\n
- Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n<\/td>\n | \u00a016 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a014 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a013 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n11 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n9 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a00 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nApplication of Course Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations<\/strong><\/td>\nPresentation of information was exceptional and included all<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one <\/strong>of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two<\/strong> of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three<\/strong> of the following elements<\/p>\n\n- Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic.<\/li>\n
- Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience.<\/li>\n
- Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a010 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n9 Points <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | \u00a06 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a00 Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nInteractive Dialogue <\/strong><\/p>\n Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count)<\/strong><\/p>\nResponses are substantive and relate to the topic.<\/strong><\/td>\nDemonstrated all <\/strong>of the following:<\/p>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |