Policies regarding graded assignments

1. Written assignments should be checked for spelling and mechanical errors before uploaded into WebCT.
   -- NO WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT will be accepted for credit after the due date, except by prior arrangement with the instructor.
2. Oral reports should be kept to a ten-minute maximum and presented with minimal notes.
   -- NO REPORT should be read from a manuscript.
   -- NO REPORT will be accepted for credit except on the date assigned, without prior arrangement with the instructor.
3. Group presentations must involve every member of the group and report the work completed by the group members.
   -- each group member will receive an individual evaluation of his/her contributions in the group effort.
   -- no group will be allowed to present its work except on the date, assigned without prior arrangement with the instructor.

Plagiarism

The intentional use of someone else's words or ideas without proper acknowledgment. It is a serious offense and will be dealt with according to academic misconduct procedure. At all times, students are expected to credit any sources they have used, both in oral and written assignments. If throughout the semester any questions arise regarding the ethical use of secondary materials, by certain to consult with the instructor.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the Office of Disability Services, 348-4285. Necessary course-related accommodation or special needs should be discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the term.

Communication majors must earn a "C" or better in all required and elective courses in the major. A "C" or better is required in all external courses required by the major whether they serve as a prerequisite to a major course or are simply required by the major.

"A university is a place where the universality of the human experience manifests itself." -- Albert Einstein

In keeping with the spirit of Einstein's viewpoint, the College of Communication and Information Sciences is committed to providing an atmosphere of learning that is representative of and tolerant of a variety of cultural and intellectual perspectives. Accordingly, students in this class will be encouraged to question and to comment respectfully in class. Silly, rude, interruptive, or hostile comments can intimidate others and do not constitute a supportive learning environment.

Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated at The University of Alabama. The University's policy regarding sexual harassment is clear and explicit. It may be viewed at <http://www.ua.edu/academic/facsen/handbook/append-i.html>.

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Beth S. Bennett, bbennett@bama.ua.edu.
Created 7 January 1999.