General Course Requirements

The course is made up of seven (7) modules. In each Module, you can earn 75 points by completing the following requirements:

● Assignment (25 points)

● Discussion (25 points)

● Quiz (25 points)

The structure of modules makes it easy for you to follow lesson plans and reading assignments. A module is open for two weeks. It opens and closes on specific days and times.

● A module opens at 12:01 a.m. on a specific date.

● A module closes at 11:59 p.m. on a specific date.

It is very important for you to manage your schedule and keep track of timelines.

Required Assignments

• 1 Syllabus Quiz (25 points)

• 1 Discussion 0: Student Introductions (0 points)

• 3 Surveys (20 points)

• 7 Quizzes (175 points)

• 7 Assignments (175 points)

• 7 Discussions (175 points)

• 2 Exams (200 points)

There are four components that make up your grade in this class. You will be completing writing assignments, participating in related discussions, taking reading quizzes and taking high stakes exams. In this section I will introduce you to the various activities that make up that your overall grade.

When a module is completed. I will add points to the Grades. I will also make Comments in Grades about your individual work. To review how to find Comments, please visit the Canvas Guide: How to Check Comments in Grades.

Everything in this class is due at 11:59 PM on the due date.

Grading will be completed 1-2 weeks after the due date.

Assignments

(175 points total: 7 Assignments, 25 points each)

In each module is a 25-point Assignment. Assignments may consist of a variety of submission options, such as a written summary, video, audio, slide show, or blog/website. Content requirements will be provided within the assignment, but typically a written summary requires 25 sentences of content and a reference. A grading rubric is also provided inside a Canvas assignment.

Discussions

(175 points total: 7 Discussions, 25 points each)

In each module is a 25-point Discussion. An online environment that supplements the reading and assignments is Discussions. Everyone is given an opportunity to build a learning community to share class discussions. You will engage with your classmates to provide feedback and share insights within a positive environment where we treat others with respect.

For each discussion, you will be graded on making a thoughtful and evidence-based Post on the topic. Your Post is due on the first week of a module, on Sunday, the due date. A Post requires 15 lines of content for 15 points.

After you add your Post, you then have another week to reply to two classmates. Each reply requires 10 lines of content, worth 5 points each reply. You must add your Post before you can see other classmate’s work. The due date is for your Post. There is an open until date for your replies which are due by the end of a module.

Under Discussions, you will see open forums, including Q&A (ask a question) and Virtual Chat (share and engage with your classmates about current events and Anthropology in the news). These forums are not graded. Extra Credit will also be submitted in Discussions to showcase your work with classmates.

Quizzes

(175 points total: 7 Quizzes, 25 points each)

In each module is a 25-point Quiz. Quizzes are based on the assigned textbook reading. You may take a quiz twice, and the highest score will be saved. A quiz can be saved, and you can return to complete it while a module is open. A quiz is not timed. A quiz closes on the due date and cannot be made up or submitted late.

Exams

(200 points total: 2 Exams, 100 points each)

This class has a Midterm Exam and a Final Exam worth 100 points each. An exam is made up of multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank questions. Exams can be saved during the week and are not timed. An exam cannot be taken late or made up in person or after the due date. If you do not complete the Final Exam, you will receive a failing grade in the course.

Surveys

(20 points, 3 surveys)

Throughout the semester are 3 surveys: Self-Assessment Survey (Beginning) for 8 points; Self-Assessment Survey (End) for 7 points, and Feedback Survey for 5 points. The Self-Assessment Surveys gauge your knowledge and preparedness before and after the class. The Feedback Survey gives you the opportunity to make recommendations and let me know if changes are needed to the course.

Students must log in by 8pm on the first day of the term. Any student who has not logged in to the course will be dropped. You must also complete Module 0: Getting Started and Module 1 by the due dates to stay in the course. You are expected to keep track of due dates and deadlines. Please communicate with me if an issue arises, and you cannot complete our course requirements.