GRADE BREAKDOWN
GRADING OF PRESENTATIONS
I will call on two students a week to present the chapter.
The first two students to present a chapter will have their
presentation worth 27% of their semester grade; the next
pair will have their presentation worth one less point,
(26%) and so on. The points removed from the weight of the
chapter presentation will get added to the value of the
final for that student. So, if you are the fifth person
to present, your presentation will be worth 23% (instead
of 27%) while your final will be worth 31% (rather than
27); likewise, if you are part of the pair to present 10th
, your presentation will be worth 18% of your semester while
your final exam will be worth 36%.
OFFICIAL
COLLEGE GRADING CRITERIA
A, A- Excellent
B+, B, B- Very Good
C+, C Satisfactory
C-, D+, D, D- Poor
F Fail
John Jay's Official Policy on Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s
ideas, words, or artistic, scientific, or technical work
as one’s own creation. Using the ideas or work of
another is permissible only when the original author is
identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct
quotations, require citations to the original source.
Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of
dishonest intent does not
necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism.
It is the student’s responsibility to
recognize the difference between statements that are common
knowledge (which do not require documentation) and restatements
of the ideas of others. Paraphrase, summary, and direct
quotation are acceptable forms of restatement, as long as
the source is cited.
Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation
are advised to consult with their instructors. The Library
has free guides designed to help students with problems
of documentation.”
In this course, ALL
cases of suspected plagiarism will be turned over without
delay to the College's official Disciplinary Committee.
At the hearing, you will be be able to plead your side.
In the event the Committee decides you have committed plagiarism,
you will immediately fail this course; you will also be
subject to additional penalties by the Committee--including
a statement on your official transcript that you violated
the Code of Academic Integrity. Such a statement will make
employment in the criminal justice system (and many other
places) nearly impossible.