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Essays should conform to proper MLA style. Written assignments
MUST be handed in on time. No papers will be accepted after the final
exam. ANY USE OF ANOTHER PERSON’S WORK, WHETHER IT IS IN PRINT OR
ELECTRONIC FORM, WITHOUT PROPER CITATION CONSTITUTES PLAGIARISM AND WILL
LEAD TO CHARGES OF A BREACH OF ACADEMIC HONESTY. Please see the
Senate Policy on Academic Honesty at:
http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/legislation/senate/acadhone.htm
You MUST complete the Academic Integrity Tutorial; when you are done, sign
the results page and hand it in to your tutorial leader. The Tutorial
is at:
http://www.yorku.ca/tutorial/academic_integrity/
Each tutorial leader will determine how class participation is assessed
in his or her class(es). In general, assessment of class
participation will take into account the student's contributions to
discussions and in-class exercises, preparation of reading assignments, and
performance on any additional reading or writing exercises assigned by the
tutorial leader.
Grading, Assignment Submission, Lateness Penalties, and Missed Tests
Grading: The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point
grading system used in undergraduate programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8,
B+ = 7, C+ = 5, etc.). Assignments and tests will bear a letter grade
designation and a corresponding number grade (e.g. A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80
to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.).
(For a full description of York grading system see the York University
Undergraduate Calendar - http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/pdfs/ug2004cal/calug04_5_acadinfo.pdf)
To see some guidelines we use when assessing your essays, click here .
Students may take a limited number of courses for degree credit on an
ungraded (pass/fail) basis. For full information on this option see
Alternative Grading Option in the Faculty of Artssection of the
Undergraduate Calendar.
Assignment Submission: Proper academic performance depends on
students doing their work not only well, but on time. Accordingly,
assignments for this course must be received on the due date specified for
the assignment. Assignments are to be handed in to the instructor at the
tutorial.
Lateness Penalty: Assignments received later than the due date
will be penalized one-half letter grade per week or portion thereof that it
is late. Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as
illness, compassionate grounds, etc., may be entertained by the instructor
but will require supporting documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter).
Missed Tests: Students with a documented reason for missing a
course test, such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., which is
confirmed by supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s letter), may
request accommodation from the instructor. Further extensions or accommodation
will require students to submit a formal petition to the Faculty. Be
sure to consult the Faculty of Arts guidelines on Deferred Standing
Agreements, petitions, etc.
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS:
All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following
information, available on the Senate Committee on Curriculum & Academic
Standards webpage (see Reports, Initiatives, Documents): http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/senate_cte_main_pages/ccas.htm
- York’s Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures/Academic Integrity
Website
- Ethics Review Process for research involving human participants
- Course requirement accommodation for students with disabilities,
including physical, medical, systemic, learning and psychiatric
disabilities
- Student Conduct Standards
- Religious Observance Accommodation
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