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WEB SURFING
Students are expected to give 100% to the class when in class. So, the only web surfing that is allowed is that surfing that will directly help the class -- surfing off of related topics, questions, churches, etc. Surfing to check myspace, facebook, email, or twitter diminishes the community's overall experience. Wait for the breaks to check your communications...
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Fuller Theological Seminary
At the beginning of this course we, as faculty and students, reaffirm our commitment to be beyond reproach in our academic work as a reflection of Christian character. We commit to honesty in all aspects of our work. We seek to establish a community which values serious intellectual engagement and personal faithfulness more highly than grades, degrees, or publications.
Students are expected to review and understand the commitments to academic integrity as printed in the Student Handbook and the Seminary catalogue. Some infractions can be addressed by personal confrontation and corrective counsel. The following violations of these commitments will be firmly addressed formally:
• Submitting the same work in whole or in part in more than one course without the permission of the professor(s);
• Submitting as one’s own work paper(s) obtained from another source;
• Plagiarism: unattributed quotations or paraphrases of ideas from published, unpublished or electronic sources;
• Unpermitted collaboration in preparing assignments;
• Cheating on exams by any means;
• Aiding another student on papers and tests in violation of these commitments.
Any of these violations will result in a failing grade on the assignment and possibly in the course, and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Group which may impose further sanctions in accordance with the Academic Integrity Policy. Evidence of repeated violations will result in a formal disciplinary process. (For the full statement on Academic Integrity see The Student Handbook 2001-2002 pages 58-60.)
Academic Integrity Group Chair aig-chair@dept.fuller.edu
ONLINE RESOURCES TO HELP AVOID PLAGIARISM
Various resources to help understand proper citation and avoid plagiarism (updated by B. S. Brewster, 05.02.07)
http://www.hamilton.edu/writing/style/plagiarism/plagiarism.html
Avoiding Plagiarism - Hamilton College
When to quote and when not to quote
http://www.hamilton.edu/writing/sources.html
Using sources - Lisa Trivedi and Sharon Williams
How to paraphrase. What is common knowledge
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/research/r_plagiar.html
Avoiding Plagiarism by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab
Challenges in American academic writing
When to give credit. How to avoid plagiarism in research and writing
http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/index.html
How to Recognize Plagiarism - Tutorial - Indiana University
Definition. Overview. Examples. Links to other resources
On-line practice exercises. On-line test—you get a certificate if you get 100% correct
ACCESS SERVICES
Fuller theological Seminary makes reasonable accommodation for persons with documented disabilities. If you have a hidden or visible disability which may require class room or test accommodation, please contact the Access Services Office (first floor of Catalyst/Kreyssler Hall or call 626-584-5439), which is responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Additionally, please discuss options with your professor within the first 2 weeks of class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Fuller Theological Seminary
Academic credit for a course requires regular class attendance, whether or not this is stated in the syllabus, and is not just a matter of completing the assignments. Attendance means being present in the class for the entire scheduled class meeting, not just some part of it. In the event of absence for any reason, you are responsible for any information or class content missed. The professor may require additional work to make up for an absence. If you are absent from a significant portion of the course or if you are frequently late for class meetings, even due to extenuating circumstances, this may result in a lower grade or even a failing grade for the course.
GRADING PROCEDURES
Class Assignments:
It is essential that all assignments be completed by the start of class on the day they are assigned. This includes all assigned readings. For mid-course due dates, all late work will receive a grade reduction of 10% of the total points for the assignment. Work will not be accepted past the last day of the quarter without an incomplete form being formally submitted and accepted. If an incomplete is formally submitted and accepted in accordance with the requirements from the Registrar’s office, no late penalty will be assessed. In grading work, I will use the following scale:
GRADE MARK DESCRIPTION
A 96-100 Outstanding: The level of research, thinking, and communication are outstanding. You critically evaluate the relevant theories, integrate it in the analysis of your selected topic or case, and show how it is applicable in the context you have chosen. Additionally, you synthesize models to create new understandings and/or theory. This is NOT a common grade.
A- 92-95 Superior: The level of research, thinking, and communication are superior. You understand and interact with the theories, integrate it with your topic, and have shown how it is applicable in the context you have chosen.
B+ 88-91 Very good: The level of research, thinking, and communication are satisfactory. You appear to understand the theories, read the assigned literature, and have made progress in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, though your work could be stronger in both areas.
B 84-87 Satisfactory: The level of research, thinking, and communication are satisfactory. You appear to have read the assigned literature and have made progress in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, though your work could be stronger in both areas.
B- 80-83 Acceptable but average at best: The level of research, thinking, and communication are acceptable. It appears you understand the reading and have made a start in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen.
C+ 77-79 Acceptable but definitely below average: The level of research, thinking, and communication are barely acceptable. You have read some of the theories and have started to consider how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, but you have not demonstrated either clearly.
C 74-76 Borderline pass: The level of research, thinking, and communication are borderline. The demonstration of your critical thinking is absent, but the narrative may merit some consideration.
C- 71-73 Not acceptable: Depending on what I see, I may assume you tried, but it is not graduate level. The only reason it received a passing grade is that you submitted it for consideration with some evidence of work done.
F 70 or below
NOTE: Unless it is distinctly specified by professor otherwise, (1) the last day of the quarter is due date for all assignments, (2) students should always submit their papers in an envelope with either their Fuller box #, or a postage-paid envelope with return address. Papers that are not in an envelope with address or Fuller box # cannot be guaranteed to be returned to the student. Non-addressed papers are often put in the “Returned Paper” box in SIS Faculty Assistant office (Payton 227).
Students are expected to give 100% to the class when in class. So, the only web surfing that is allowed is that surfing that will directly help the class -- surfing off of related topics, questions, churches, etc. Surfing to check myspace, facebook, email, or twitter diminishes the community's overall experience. Wait for the breaks to check your communications...
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Fuller Theological Seminary
At the beginning of this course we, as faculty and students, reaffirm our commitment to be beyond reproach in our academic work as a reflection of Christian character. We commit to honesty in all aspects of our work. We seek to establish a community which values serious intellectual engagement and personal faithfulness more highly than grades, degrees, or publications.
Students are expected to review and understand the commitments to academic integrity as printed in the Student Handbook and the Seminary catalogue. Some infractions can be addressed by personal confrontation and corrective counsel. The following violations of these commitments will be firmly addressed formally:
• Submitting the same work in whole or in part in more than one course without the permission of the professor(s);
• Submitting as one’s own work paper(s) obtained from another source;
• Plagiarism: unattributed quotations or paraphrases of ideas from published, unpublished or electronic sources;
• Unpermitted collaboration in preparing assignments;
• Cheating on exams by any means;
• Aiding another student on papers and tests in violation of these commitments.
Any of these violations will result in a failing grade on the assignment and possibly in the course, and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Group which may impose further sanctions in accordance with the Academic Integrity Policy. Evidence of repeated violations will result in a formal disciplinary process. (For the full statement on Academic Integrity see The Student Handbook 2001-2002 pages 58-60.)
Academic Integrity Group Chair aig-chair@dept.fuller.edu
ONLINE RESOURCES TO HELP AVOID PLAGIARISM
Various resources to help understand proper citation and avoid plagiarism (updated by B. S. Brewster, 05.02.07)
http://www.hamilton.edu/writing/style/plagiarism/plagiarism.html
Avoiding Plagiarism - Hamilton College
When to quote and when not to quote
http://www.hamilton.edu/writing/sources.html
Using sources - Lisa Trivedi and Sharon Williams
How to paraphrase. What is common knowledge
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/research/r_plagiar.html
Avoiding Plagiarism by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab
Challenges in American academic writing
When to give credit. How to avoid plagiarism in research and writing
http://www.indiana.edu/~istd/index.html
How to Recognize Plagiarism - Tutorial - Indiana University
Definition. Overview. Examples. Links to other resources
On-line practice exercises. On-line test—you get a certificate if you get 100% correct
ACCESS SERVICES
Fuller theological Seminary makes reasonable accommodation for persons with documented disabilities. If you have a hidden or visible disability which may require class room or test accommodation, please contact the Access Services Office (first floor of Catalyst/Kreyssler Hall or call 626-584-5439), which is responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Additionally, please discuss options with your professor within the first 2 weeks of class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Fuller Theological Seminary
Academic credit for a course requires regular class attendance, whether or not this is stated in the syllabus, and is not just a matter of completing the assignments. Attendance means being present in the class for the entire scheduled class meeting, not just some part of it. In the event of absence for any reason, you are responsible for any information or class content missed. The professor may require additional work to make up for an absence. If you are absent from a significant portion of the course or if you are frequently late for class meetings, even due to extenuating circumstances, this may result in a lower grade or even a failing grade for the course.
GRADING PROCEDURES
Class Assignments:
It is essential that all assignments be completed by the start of class on the day they are assigned. This includes all assigned readings. For mid-course due dates, all late work will receive a grade reduction of 10% of the total points for the assignment. Work will not be accepted past the last day of the quarter without an incomplete form being formally submitted and accepted. If an incomplete is formally submitted and accepted in accordance with the requirements from the Registrar’s office, no late penalty will be assessed. In grading work, I will use the following scale:
GRADE MARK DESCRIPTION
A 96-100 Outstanding: The level of research, thinking, and communication are outstanding. You critically evaluate the relevant theories, integrate it in the analysis of your selected topic or case, and show how it is applicable in the context you have chosen. Additionally, you synthesize models to create new understandings and/or theory. This is NOT a common grade.
A- 92-95 Superior: The level of research, thinking, and communication are superior. You understand and interact with the theories, integrate it with your topic, and have shown how it is applicable in the context you have chosen.
B+ 88-91 Very good: The level of research, thinking, and communication are satisfactory. You appear to understand the theories, read the assigned literature, and have made progress in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, though your work could be stronger in both areas.
B 84-87 Satisfactory: The level of research, thinking, and communication are satisfactory. You appear to have read the assigned literature and have made progress in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, though your work could be stronger in both areas.
B- 80-83 Acceptable but average at best: The level of research, thinking, and communication are acceptable. It appears you understand the reading and have made a start in showing how it is applicable in the context you have chosen.
C+ 77-79 Acceptable but definitely below average: The level of research, thinking, and communication are barely acceptable. You have read some of the theories and have started to consider how it is applicable in the context you have chosen, but you have not demonstrated either clearly.
C 74-76 Borderline pass: The level of research, thinking, and communication are borderline. The demonstration of your critical thinking is absent, but the narrative may merit some consideration.
C- 71-73 Not acceptable: Depending on what I see, I may assume you tried, but it is not graduate level. The only reason it received a passing grade is that you submitted it for consideration with some evidence of work done.
F 70 or below
NOTE: Unless it is distinctly specified by professor otherwise, (1) the last day of the quarter is due date for all assignments, (2) students should always submit their papers in an envelope with either their Fuller box #, or a postage-paid envelope with return address. Papers that are not in an envelope with address or Fuller box # cannot be guaranteed to be returned to the student. Non-addressed papers are often put in the “Returned Paper” box in SIS Faculty Assistant office (Payton 227).
