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LBSC 888: Doctoral Seminar (Fall 2009): Assignments & Grading

Summary

Also refer to my policy on late/incomplete work.

Class Participation

Each class is critical to your learning experience. Your energy in contributing to class discussions, small-group exercises, and on-going research will be important. Therefore, I expect you to attend every class session, arriving on time. I expect you to arrive prepared (e.g., having completed the readings) and eager to engage in discussions.

Leading a Discussion

You will, as part of a small group of two or three students, be responsible for leading a class discussion lasting approximately an hour. We will discuss the details and organization of this activity in class, but for this activity you will be graded on content, structure, and participation of others in the course. I will use the following form for grading. The entire group will receive a single grade.

Module Creation

This is the first step to your creating an integrative paper. You will each create a module, patterned after the modules used in the course, on a topic of your own choosing. For the module, complete the following:

The modules are due on November 18, and for that class session, you must also prepare a short 10-minute presentation. You will be graded on your module's content, structure, and the presentation. I will use the following form for grading.

Final Paper and Presentation

You will each write an integrative paper based on the module you have submitted. This paper should be between 8 and 10 pages, exclusive of citations. Details about this final paper will be discussed in class. The final paper is due on December 9, and for that class session, you must also prepare a short 10-minute presentation. You will be graded on your paper's content, structure, and the presentation. I will use the following form for grading.

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