Assignment Zero

Background

To complete this assignment, you will need to have completed the reading in the Course Information – Start Here and Required Reading modules.  If you are unfamiliar with Desire2Learn Brightspace, or with online learning in general, you may also need to read Using Desire2Learn Brightspace: Instruction Book. You will find a link in the Course Information – Start Here module.

Assignment Instructions

Part 1: Read the material in "Course Information - Start Here."

Part 2: Review the course syllabus carefully. Especially be sure you read the sections about submitting homework and the policy on late work.

Find the dates of the  exams by using the syllabus.

Using information from the course syllabus, determine how homework for this course is to be submitted.

Part 3: Post a brief introduction of yourself in the "Introductions" topic of the Discussion Area. Start a conversation by asking a question about at least one other student's introduction. Answer any questions asked of you. 

Also consider adding a photograph and other information to your profile.  Updating your profile is optional, but it will be easier for other students to relate to you if you do so.  (Click the down-arrow by your name and select "profile.")

Part 4: When you have completed the first three parts, create an empty word processing document and paste your introduction (from the Community forum) into it.  Paste a photograph or yourself into the document. 

In the same document, write the following things:

Upload your document to the assignments tool and submit it.

Grading Rubric

This section describes how your assignment will be graded. Except in the case of plagiarism, cheating, or copying, you cannot lose more than 100 points.

This assignment is worth 100 points in the "Quizzes" category of the course grading plan.

The Assignment as a Whole

Failure to follow instructions: Up to five points subtracted per part, 15 points for the entire assignment.

Grammar, spelling, and organization: Up to five points subtracted per part, 15 points for the entire assignment.

Incorrect citation or use of the works of others: Up to ten points subtracted per part, 30 points for the assignment as a whole. When you use the words or ideas of others, you need a citation in the text that ties to an entry in your "References" section. When you quote another's work, you need quotation marks. For an example, see An Example of Proper Writing in the "Required Reading" module.

Plagiarism, cheating, or copying another's work: A zero on the assignment and referral to the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity office for other penalties.

Late work: Late work will not be accepted by Desire2Learn and will be recorded as a zero.

The Assignment by Parts

Part Criteria Points
Available
1

This part is not graded because there is no assessment component. However, not reading the material is likely to be detrimental as the course progresses.

 0
2 This part is not graded because there is no assessment component. However, not reading the material is likely to be detrimental as the course progresses. 0
3

Introduction not posted or very superficial. -20

Limited or no interaction with other students. -10

 30
4

Introduction not copied to assignment document. -10

No photograph or a photograph of other than the student. -10

Confirmation that student has read the syllabus missing or not positive.  -20

For each of three exam dates missing or incorrect.  -10

 70