English 104 Basic Course Policies

 

 

College Policy on Academic Integrity

 

In accord with the College policy on "Academic Integrity," students are reminded to document the source of all information used in their papers. (See the Saint Joseph College Catalog, page 27, "Academic Integrity.") All words quoted from a source must be placed in quotation marks.  Paraphrases and summaries of the ideas of others must be acknowledged.  Any student suspected of submitting work that is not her own will be notified and have the opportunity to defend herself or rectify the matter. For this reason, it is important to submit drafts at midway points and retain copies of references. Any assignment containing plagiarism will receive a zero.  Please be sure to read the College’s complete policy statement on Academic Integrity.

 

 

Rewrites & Late Papers

 

Students are encouraged to submit papers in advance of the due date if they would like to have the papers graded and then revise them for a higher grade. Once a paper is submitted on the due date, the option to rewrite it for a higher grade is not possible. If a paper is submitted late, one point will be subtracted for each day late.  No papers will be accepted five days after the due date (including weekend days).

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Attendance & Tardiness

 

When students attend class regularly, they receive higher grades. They are motivated, understand course assignments, and benefit from assistance provided during class time.  Three points are added to the final course average of all students who attend every class, and two points are added to the average of those who miss only one class.  Points are subtracted for missing more than two classes, with one point subtracted for each absence beyond two. Please refer to the Saint Joseph College Catalog, page 30, for information regarding extended absences.

 

 

Computer Etiquette

It is not acceptable to use computers during class time for non-course work. Please do not read and respond to email or surf the web during class--unless such is related to a class assignment.

 

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Last revised August 15, 2001

J. Arzt