Work
Course readings:
Other course readings indicated on the syllabus have an embedded link, either directly to the article or to Blackboard where you can find the reading on the e-reserves page of this course. If you have problems linking to an article with a URL link, you may need to sign into the University Library’s Aladin system. You can do this by logging into MyAladin on the Library’s website, or you can sign in using the VPN interface.
Student evaluation:
Each assignment is allocated a certain percentage of your grade, as indicated below.
| Information literacy tutorial and plagiarism test | 5% |
| Twitter feed analysis and report | 15% |
| Policy history | 15% |
| Geospatial analysis | 15% |
| 3-P policy analysis | 20% |
| Policy recommendations | 15% |
| Participation and professionalism | 15% |
Grades will follow the scale below:
| A 92% – 100% A- 90% – 91.9% |
“A” grades are indicative of superior work that entails original, creative thought in completing the course requirements. An A is difficult to earn. |
| B+ 88% – 89.9% B 82% – 87.9% B- 80% – 81.9% |
“B” grades signify work that is above average, but that may not be particularly original in fulfilling the course requirements. |
| C+ 78% – 79.9% C 72% – 77.9% C- 70% – 72.9% |
“C” grades indicate that the course requirements have been met through average work. |
| D+ 68% – 69.9% D 62% – 67.9% D- 60% – 61.9% |
“D” grades signify that the minimum course requirements have not been fully met, including written assignments, preparation for and participation in class, and attendance. |
| F 0% – 59.9% | An “F” indicates that the minimum course requirements were not met. |
