Eng51 Requirements

You will demonstrate your ability to interpret technical material from textbooks within your major. Your grades on your midterms and finals will be determined by the completeness and accuracy of your work. You will receive final course grades based on the quality of your work, which includes:. participation in the class. homework assignments. projects. exams. · Your assignments should be: thorough, accurate, clear, and effectively presented. In other words, content, format, and neatness all count. · All assignments will be completed on the computer or neatly written in ink (no pencils). Late assignments will be graded down. · The deadline for late assignments is no later than one week after the due date. Incomplete and non-passing assignments may be rewritten at the discretion of the teacher. You must complete all of your assignments to receive a passing grade. Each instance of the following will earn non-passing participation for the day. Electronic devices going off. Personal conversations. Disruption of class (excessive noise, offensive language, etc.,). Extra credit is available at the discretion of the teacher to improve grades, but it may not be substituted for satisfactory completion of assignments. Assignments will be graded: SuperiorÑbeyond the average in quality Average: mostly satisfactory but with some defects Non-passing: not up to passing standard Regular attendance, promptness, preparation ( including having books and materials and homework completed) and participation will affect your final course grade. Students can earn extra credit for good attendance, promptness, preparation, and participation. On the other hand, students who consistently are absent, tardy, unprepared will receive lower grades. A Superior on-time completion of assignments, attends daily and always punctual, outstanding participation B Very good on-time completion of assignments, attends daily and almost always punctual, very good participation C Average and usually on-time completion of assignments, missed class one to three times, usually punctual, participates some of the time D Weak and late completion of assignments, missed class three or more times, frequently late, very little participation, may have private conversations, electronic devices going off, or demonstrates disruptive behavior F Incomplete and missing assignments, missed class four times or more, late more often than not, exhibits disruptive behavior (constant private conversations, phone calls, etc., offensive language) and for disappearers N for students who make conscientious efforts to complete the work but who do not meet the standards Grade Record Sheet Assignment Grade Grade Grade Journal of daily habits Practicing daily stress relievers Brain functions assignment Daily fluency assignments Study group work Daily context cards assignments Word processing skills assessment Email skills assessment Internet skills assessment Keirsey learning style Daily, weekly schedules Locations for chapter review questions Analysis of visuals in your textbook Vocabulary cards Memory aides Questions and answers Test prep study charts Mindmapping Memory palaces Oral presentations Math problem analysis Library assignments Magazine and technical journal article record sheets Website evaluations Website development Midterm Final exam Computer Skills During the first two weeks of the semester you will need to attend the free computer workshops offered in the Computer Lab in Building 2-405 to learn how do word processing, email, and Internet surfing. Make sure you make a reservation for the time you would like to attend to ensure a space for you as there are a limited number of spaces available. The HCC Computer Lab is in Building 2--405. There is no charge to use the lab, but you must present your student ID. Computers are also available for student use in the College Skills Center in Building 7 3rd floor. The HCC Library also has computers, but these are only available for library searches.