Essay about PS300 Unit 1 Seminar July 2014 Final

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PS300: UNIT 1
SEMINAR

SEMINAR GUIDELINES
We only have an hour so we need to maximize our time.
 Stay focused on the topic at hand as side bar conversations can really distract from the main discussions.
 Respect differences of opinion and always be considerate.
 I usually allow questions after each section, however if you have questions along the way just let me know.


POTENTIAL TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
 In

the past, it has not been unusual for someone to get booted out of a seminar, so please don’t panic if this happens to you. In fact, this happens to me from time to time as well.  If you get booted out, just do your best to get right back into the class. Contact me through
AIM or course mail if you miss more than 15 minutes.  If I get booted out, please keep the discussion on track while you wait for me to get back in.

OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS


The syllabus covers course policies and expectations. Be sure to read it thoroughly.
The syllabus is your guide to the class.

GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE
EVALUATION
Assessments

Number

Points each

Total Points

Discussions

9

30

270

Seminars

9

20

180

Assignments

3

100, 100, 100

300

50

250

Learning Activity 5
Total Points

1000 Points

DISCUSSION BOARD
 Responses

should:

 Make

frequent, informed references to unit material.  Be clearly written.
 Meet

posted length requirements (200 word minimum per discussion question: 75 word minimum on peer responses).  Be

on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion.
 (Note: posts that are done earlier in the unit advance the discussion more than posts that are all completed on the final day of a unit; advancing the discussion is a graded aspect of DB work). 

You should post two or more responses per thread

DISCUSSION BOARD RUBRIC
Grading Criteria
Makes one primary post for each discussion thread (there may be more than one thread) that meets lengths requirements (300-350) words for each primary post) and answers each of the questions accurately, fully, and with substance.

Possible

Points

Points

Earned

0-14

Makes two or more substantive responses to other students’ primary posts on each thread that contribute to the quality of the discussion and meet length requirements (100 words for each peer response).

0-8

Primary posts make at least one direct reference to the unit material, text, or other academic source AND when specified at least 1 other academic source and include the citation(s)/reference(s) to the source(s) using APA format.
Responses are clearly written using Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs, and are free of typographical errors.

0-4

TOTAL

30

An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with the grade. 0-4

SEMINAR
Please note that you are in a course that features flexible Seminars.
 There will be 2 Seminars offered weekly and you can choose to attend the Seminar that best fits your schedule.


Thursday, 8:00 – 9:00 PM (Instructor: Kristina Noriega)
 Wednesday, 9:00 – 10:00 PM (Instructor: Kimberly
Maring)


SEMINAR


If you choose not to attend the seminar then you can complete Seminar Option 2 for the unit (if you do option 2, be sure to include references in your submission)



Seminars are a graded part of this course.

SEMINAR OPTION 1
Grading Criteria Content: Posts contribute to the quality of the seminar.

Points

Points

Possible
0-10

Earned

Engagement: There is interaction throughout seminar on concepts being discussed by instructor.

0-5

Attendance: Student arrives on time and stays the entire Seminar.

0-5

TOTAL

20

An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with the grade.

SEMINAR OPTION 2 – LISTEN TO
ARCHIVE
Grading Criteria Response demonstrates that the student listened to the entire Seminar archive