Course and Syllabus Quiz
Research Paper Project (150 points total)
(1) LMC research tutorial (10 points) (2) topic proposal (15 points) (3) oral presentation (25 points) (4) the final paper (100 points)
An assignment is treated as submitted when both
(1) Vericite submission (2) print copy are submitted according to all due dates and guidelines. - If one is submitted but the other not, the assignment will not be treated as being submitted - Vericite submission is solely to check for plagiarism. - Print copy is solely for grading purposes - Print copy is acceptable for grading. No electronic submission
Print copies of assignment submissions
(1) the instructor in person or (2) the instructor's official mailbox (NOT personal office) in the Social Sciences Division office in D-110 with a date stamp. - No other submission method whatsoever, including, but not necessarily limited to, timely electronic submission or documentation for date stamp purposes with a subsequent, print submission, is acceptable.
Participation (variable)
- "Participation" consists of point deductions for conduct that detracts from the classroom learning environment and/or from academic integrity. - Such conduct includes, but is not limited to conduct that has the effect of causing demoralization or otherwise detracting from a positive class environment, at the instructor's sole discretion - At the instructor's discretion, there may/may not be a warning and point deductions immediately thereafter of no less than 5 point increments, in addition to any and all other remedies under applicable course and Bellevue College policies. - Attendance will be recorded on a daily basis.
Technical Submission Problems
- Computer-related, printer-related, etc. - Do not excuse late submissions. - encouraged to consult the Help Desk or other formal sources dedicated to these issues.
Journal (10 points each)
- Consists of writing a short response to a topic distributed in class - Substantive section is finished, the respective topic will be posted on Canvas and the assignment will be opened - An announcement will be made in class and on Canvas. - encompass concepts covered in class and in the course materials - one full week to complete and submit it on Canvas - Reflecting upon and reinforcing what you learned in the week, and practicing and improving writing skills
Late Assignments
- Due no later than the start of class time - Full letter grade deduction per calendar day
Writing Proficiency
- Essential component of the Business Transfer Program at Bellevue College - Required for acceptance into the various business baccalaureate programs - Graded on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and all aspects of writing on (1) Court Visit Assignment (2) Written Presentation (3) Final Draft of the Research Paper Project
Will not grade partial assignments
- Grade only what you submit in its entirety, i.e., the assignment must be complete at the time of submission. - May not submit it in separate pieces. Without prior announcement or notice, any written assignment (including those not requiring a Veracite submission) may be reviewed via Vericite, an anti-plagiarism application; and academic honesty guidelines may come into play at the instructor's sole discretion.
Court Visit Assignment(30 points total)
- Informal written assignment describing your visit to a series of criminal prosecutions. - Additional detailed guidelines will be on Canvas.
Assignment Drafts
- Instructor will not read or proofread assignment drafts for the sole purposes of grade feedback. - Give specific feedback as requested or to answer specific questions related to assignments and drafts. - Assistance in office hours, by appointment, or via email, as time allows and no later than 48-72 hours before an assignment due date.
Completing this class, students should be able to
- Learn critical thinking processes. - Become conversant with basic legal concepts and selected areas of law affecting business transactions - Understand and apply correctly legal terminology in the above areas - Recognize ethical issues in business, including their legal implications - Reason clearly, responsibly, and succinctly when faced with legal problems and questions
Examine theories
- Legal system - Statutes - Regulations - Case law - Topics are contracts, torts, criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law
Assignment Submission Guidelines
- Mandatory two-fold method of submission that must be strictly followed. - All written assignments must be submitted by the due date and time (1) on Canvas to Vericite (2) in class print copy
Exam rules
- No notes, books, bags, or electronic devices of any kind are permitted during an exam. - Having a smartphone or smart watch in view for any reason during an exam will result in a zero on the exam, no exceptions. - Unless you have a doctor's note, no one will be permitted to leave the exam session once s/he has begun her/his exam any earlier than 60 minutes after the exam session has begun.
Quizzes (10 points each)
- Quizzes will be on Canvas under "Quizzes." - When a substantive section is finished, the respective quiz will be opened and an announcement will be made in class and on Canvas. - Topics covered in class and in the reading and course materials. - One full week to complete (Canvas) - Once closed, cannot be reopened and no make ups are allowed
Keeping Track of Your Work
- Solely responsible for keeping track of your own work. - Grades will appear on Canvas - Responsibility to check grades on a regular basis - Grades are final upon recording and non-negotiable - Instructor recommends saving all course work until the term has ended.
Assignments submitted past the due date
- Submitted to the instructor's official mailbox (NOT personal mailbox) - Social Sciences Division Office in D-110 with an official date stamp - Official date stamp will determine the total grade deduction for late submission.
No makeup is permissible
- Without instructor confirmation of all details - Under no circumstances even if otherwise approved based on a documented "emergency" will a makeup of any kind be accepted after the last class meeting
Difficulty with writing
- strongly recommend that you seek assistance from the on-campus Writing Lab and other resources - Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference for spell and/or grammar check.
Submission Problems
-If you cannot submit all or part of an assignment because of an accidental loss, etc., this will not excuse a late or missing assignment. -If I don't have it, I can't grade it.
Extra Credit
-Not a substitute for, nor is it intended, to make up for deficiencies in regularly-assigned coursework. -Please also be sure to thoroughly familiarize yourself with all course policies, including requirements for exceptions. -Unsatisfactory grade is not an excuse for gaining extra credit opportunities.
Journal
10 points each
Quizzes
10 points each
Research Project
150 points total
Court Visit Assignment
30 points
Recommended
30 prior college credits
Final Examination
50 points
Midterm Examination
50 points
Grading Scale
A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 60-66 F 0-59
Print copy in hand
If I have the print copy in hand at the beginning of class on the due date, it is received; if not, it is NOT received, period.
"Minimum"
minimum effort does not mean maximum points
Office Location
C-207B
Prerequisite
ENGL 201, ENGL& 235, ENGL 271 or ENGL 272 with a C or better
FINAL EXAM
FRIDAY, 3/20, 7:30-9:20AM
Office Hours
Friday 9:25-10:25am or M/W/F by appointment
Include "BUS 201" in the subject heading to ensure your email is not overlooked. Allow 24-48 hours for an email response.
Participation
Participation in classroom discussions is required
Communication
Please only contact the instructor via her official Bellevue College email
Makeups
Request must (1) made in writing via email (2) specify the date, time, and place of the exam and (3) confirmed in all respects by the instructor in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the proposed makeup exam date
Late Assignments Example
Student turns in paper on Friday due date was the previous Wednesday. Two calendar days late. The paper, which would otherwise have received a "B" becomes a "D" after the two-letter grade deduction for being late two calendar days. Turns it in on Monday the following week, five days late, one day too late for an "F" grade.
Exams(50 points each)
Two exams: (1) a mid-term exam (50 points) (2) a final exam (50 points). -In class and the time and day specified below within the "Course Outline." - Study guide will be distributed on Canvas a week prior to the scheduled exam time.
