Real Syllabus Quiz
What is the text book's title?
"Give Me Liberty: An American History"
How many levels of plagiarism does the syllabus identify?
3
How much of your final grade is derived from the tests?
37%
In order to request and incomplete a student should have completed at least what percentage of the work up to the point of the request?
90
What important information does Dr. Weight scream (put in ALL CAPS) at you in the Quizzes section of the syllabus?
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE YOUR QUIZZES USING A WIRED CONNECTION AS THEY LOSE THEIR CONNECTION MUCH LESS.
What is the class policy about differing opinions?
We all will work together to actively create an environment where all will be free to express their point of view provided that they evidence to back their assertion.
What are all the questions that you need to answer in filling out a historical ID?
Who, what, when , where , sequence of events that brought about it, and historical significance.
Is it okay to submit work that you did for one course in another course?
Yes, but only if you receive explicit permission from the professor of the second course.
According to the College of Arts and Sciences policies, what can happen to you if you verbally abuse, ridicule or intimidate others in class?
You may be kicked out of class temporarily or permanently.
What will happen if you misuse an electronic device in class?
You will be asked to leave and come back next class period.
Where are the quizzes for this class located?
in both backboard and InQuizitive
Whose responsibility is it to drop a course if a student is doing poorly?
the student
What is the quickest way to get information about an emergency on campus?
through DustyAlert
What is the best way to contact Dr. Weight?
via email, especially Blackboard Email.
How do you access the Echo360 captured lectures?
via the button in the column on the left in blackboard.
Do you need to read the textbook to succeed in this course?
yes
What will happen if you loan your paper to another student and the student submits your paper with their name on it?
you will both be held accountable for plagiarism
Where can you go to make sure that you have properly cited your sources?
All of these
What innovative technology will we be using in this course?
All the Above
WHat are the things you will have to turn in for your Preliminary Assignment?
An outline, a preliminary bibliography, and other introductory materials.
What should you do if you truly believe you were grade unfairly at the end of the semester what should you do?
Appeal the grade using the appeal process
Why do you need to tell me if you are going to bring a guest to class?
Because some content in the class is not appropriate for all ages.
According to the COAS Policies, offical course announcements will use_____?
Both TAMIU Email and through Uconnect (i.e. Blackboard).
When do you have to submit your blue books and scantrons in order to get extra credit?
By the end of the third week of classes
If you are in a class with a TA, the fastest way to get answers about grades to___?
Contact the TA
As a general rule of thumb, if you get up and leave my class without prior apporval____?
Don't come back until next class period.
Is it totally okay for you to photocopy your friend's textbook so you don't have to buy it.
False
True or False. If you are missing most of the coursework and are way behind, the best way to get out of the predicament is to ask for an Incomplete.
False
If you are a pregnant/parenting student and you have a pregnant/parenting emergency what should you do?
Follow the Attendance rule and Student LOA rule including filling out the Leave of Absence Request form. Both can be found in the handbook.
How much time does one have to complete an Incomplete Course?
Until the end of the next long semester.
How many Extra Credit assingments will there be in this course?
None that are not specified already in the syllabus.
If you know that you will miss a class or have to step out of a class period early what should you do?
Notify my as soon as possible.
Where are the Document Quizzes located?
On Blackboard.
In what building is Dr. Weight's office?
Pellegrino Hall
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's work as your own.
If you have a documented disability what should you do?
Register with the Disability services and create an accommodations plan to confidentially share with your professors.
If you would like to file a complaint for discrimination based on pregnancy/parenting status who should the student contact?
The Title IX Coordinator
According to the Course Description and Learning Outcomes, which of the following is NOT one of the course goals?
To show the inevilablity of American Greatness through history.
If you have technical issues using Top Hat what is the order of people that you should contact to try and resolve it?
Top Hat Technical Support, OIT, the Professor
