syllabus quiz questions and answers
A 'floater day' in this class is -a free absence once per term for students to take care of personal business -a placeholder day scheduled for inclement weather
A placeholder day scheduled for inclement weather
If I encounter content in the course that conflicts with my beliefs I should (check all that apply): -recognize that exposure to a variety of points of view is part of the college experience. -raise my hand to ask fair questions and try to remain open to diverse answers. -treat everyone with respect, whether I agree with their opinions or not.
All of them
Your instructor is NOT available (check all that apply): -During school breaks and holidays -By phone call -By text message -By email
By phone call By text message During school breaks and holidays
Bluebooks are required for the midterm and final exams and must be signed by the professor before students can begin their tests. -True or False
False
During an exam students may speak quietly if it is just to ask to borrow a pen or paper, or for information about the test from a fellow student. -True or false
False
If the professor asks me to take my phone out of the room, her purpose is to embarrass me into correct conduct. -True or false
False
If you plagiarize a paper in this class, the instructor will let you do a make-up for the first offence. -True or False
False
Incompetent writing will receive a C grade. -True or False
False
It is all right to ask my professor to make exceptions to course policies that are hard for me. -True or False
False
It is all right to leave the room during an exam as long as I raise my hand and ask politely and exit quietly. -True or False
False
It is my instructor's responsibility to edit my papers. -True or False
False
It is okay for me to check my cell phone for updates while I am in English as long as I sit in back, scroll quietly, and disturb no one. -True or False
False
It is safe to throw away papers and assignments after they are graded -True or False
False
Much of this course takes place on the website. Students must check the course home for updates at least 3 times weekly and must complete many assignments online. -True or False
False
The online Discussion assignments account for 15 % of the course grade (nearly 1/5th). -True or False
False
This class requires extensive reading online and in the required book. Students will often be expected to answer questions about the reading assignments, orally and in writing. The professor will check reading notes and enter them as a homework grade. If the professor cannot understand what I have written she will just assume it is right and give me 100%. -True or False
False
It is permissible to submit papers and other assignments (check all that apply): -Via email -In the professor's box in room 103 -In class
In class In the professor's box in room 103
All papers must include a complete information block in the upper ______ (right or left). Information blocks include first and last _______, the course designation and _________, and the date, spelled out
Left,Name,Number
The instructor regards all material presented on line, on the syllabus, or on the board as equivalent to in-class verbal communications and will hold students responsible for knowing this content. Students are not excused because they have missed class or are distracted from hearing instructions. -True or False
True
To contribute to class discussion students should raise their hands and make sure the instructor is looking at them to avoid having to repeat themselves. -True or False
True
You must bring lined, college-ruled paper, pens, and a highlighter with you to class every day, along with the book. You may also bring compact snacks and beverages as long as you clean up after yourself. -True or False
True
Students are required to submit formal essays online because D2L has enabled plagiarism software, Turnitin. -True or False
True
Competent writing is generally free from errors in spelling, grammar and syntax; it is organized so that ideas are clear, presentation is consistent, and flow of discussion is easy for readers to follow; and the writer tells her or his sources of information, using documentation standards. -True or False
True
It is ok to ask the instructor for extra help before or after class, but not during class. -True or False
True
Out-of-class assignments are posted on D2L, in the course calendar and in the appropriate spot on the tool bar. -True or False
True
