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E-MAIL: jjohnsto@gmu.edu
IMPORTANT NOTE: To accommodate our classmates who are working fulltime, most assignments are due on Sundays.
THEREFORE, THE DATES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH WEEK BEGIN ON MONDAY
AND END THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT
| MODULE | DATES | ACTIVITIES | ASSIGNMENTS DUE |
| MODULE I: CIVILITY |
Week 1 1/22-27 |
Listen to introductory podcast in email Access course folder in Blackboard; explore features In Course Content, view Module I: Support Materials while listening to Module I Audio Instructions Follow instructions for Week 1, completing online readings |
Post a minimum of THREE comments in Class Civility Blog by midnight on Sunday, 1/27 |
| JAN. 29 | LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES OR TO DROP WITHOUT TUITION PENALTY | ||
| MODULE I: CIVILITY (cont.) |
Week 2 1/28-2/3 |
Complete online readings for Module I, Week 2 Study Core Rules of Netiquette for quiz |
Complete Netiquette Quiz and post score screen to Blackboard Assignments by midnight on Friday, 2/1 Respond to survey: Essential of Class Interaction (available under Module I, Course Content), by midnight on Sunday, 2/3 |
| MODULE II: DISCIPLINARY RESOURCES WIKI |
Week 3 2/4-2/10 |
Respond to class survey on civility code In Course Content, view Module II: Support Materials while listening to Module II Audio Instructions Complete online readings on wiki civility and crowdsourcing Access wiki at pbwiki.com and learn its features using links provided determine communication methods and division of labor within your wiki work group |
NO assignments due this week. |
| Week 4 2/11-2/17 |
Complete Background and Important Resources sections of wiki | NO assignments due this week | |
| Week 5 2/18-2/24 |
Conduct research interview Complete Writing in Your Field and References sections of wiki |
Finalize all work on wiki by midnight on Sunday, 2/24 Complete Individual Group Self Assessment by midnight on Sunday, 2/24, and upload to Blackboard Assignments under Class Participation assignment |
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| FEB. 22 | FINAL DROP DEADLINE--67% TUITION PENALTY | ||
| FEB. 25 | BEGIN SELECTIVE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD | ||
| MODULE III: ELEMENTS OF A PRIMARY RESEARCH PAPER |
Week 6 2/25-3/3 |
In Course Content, view Module III: Support Materials while listening to Module III Audio Instructions Review distinction between direct quotations and paraphrase; note appropriate use of direct quotations Complete practice exercise on quotations in collaboration with your wiki work group Assemble the requirements for high-quality original research using the three articles provided |
Submit pracctice exercise on punctuating quotations to Blackboard Assignments under Class Participation by midnight on Friday, 3/1. Make sure that EACH group
member submits a copy of your collaborative document under his/her own assignment . Submit Quotations Quiz, making sure that EACH group member submits a copy of your collaborative document under his/her own assignment . Due no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/3 |
| Week 7 3/4-3/10 |
Identify an appropriate article reporting empirical research Prepare analysis of article, using criteria mastered last week Check paper against scorin grubric before submitting |
Submit Elements of a Primary Research Paper essay to Blackboard's Assignments no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/10 | |
| Week 8 3/11-3/17 |
SPRING BREAK | ||
| MODULE IV: LITERATURE REVIEW |
Week 9 3/18-3/24 |
In Course Content, view Module IV: Support Materials while listening to Module IV Audio Instructions Choose topic suitable for BOTH literature review and research paper Decide whether to work with a partner Choose the five articles for your paper from high-quality reports of empirical research found in reputable journals |
NO assignments due this week |
| Week 10 3/25-3/31 |
Focus your topic and choose an organizing pattern for your paper Learn about and practice working with appropriate transitions and connectors Take Transitions Quiz when ready |
Submit Transitions Quiz to Blackboard Assignments no later than midnight on Sunday, 3/31 | |
| Week 11 4/1-4/7 |
Draft Literature Review paper Compare paper with Sample paper and revise finalize paper Assemble copies of all five articles |
Submit Literature Review and copies of articles to Blackboard Assignments no latere than midnight on Sunday, 4/7 | |
| MARCH 29 | END SELECTIVE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD | ||
| MODULE V: INTELLECTUAL HONESTY |
Week 12 4/8-4/14 |
In Course Content, view Module V: Support Materials while listening to Module V Audio Instructions Become familiar with legal and ethical codes for copyright, fair use and intellectual property Take the Pre-Quiz; evaluate and justify your answers before submitting Complete the copyright test and submit |
Submit Plagiarism Pre-Quiz file to Class Participation assignment by midnight on Friday, 4/12 Submit individual Plagiarism Test by midnight on Sunday, 4/14. Remember to submit the CERTIFICATE, not the score screen. THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOUR RESEARCH PAPER CAN BE ACCEPTED. |
| MODULE VI: USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE RESEARCH: |
Week 13 4/15-4/21 |
In Course Content, view Week 1 of Instructions for Research Innovations Research Paper while listening to Module VI Audio Instructions for Week 1. If looking for possible paper topics, consult file of Support Materials for Research Innovations Paper | NO assignments due this week |
| Week 14 4/22-4/28 |
In Course Content, view Week 2
of Instructions for Research Innovations Research Paper while
listening to Module VI Audio Instructions for Week 2 Revise Drafts In Blackboard, go to the Discussion Board and locate the group you have been assigned to Complete and post your draft to your group on the discussion Board. |
Post finished draft of research paper to Discussion Board group no later than midnight on Sunday, 4/28. | |
| Week 15 4/29-5/5 |
In Course Content, view Week 3
of Instructions for Research Innovations Research Paper while
listening to Module VI Audio Instructions for Week 3 Using the help files provided, give your group members your thorough and thoughtful insights so that their revisions may be as productive as possible Revise your own paper and prepare for submission |
Complete critiques of others' research drafts no later than midnight on Tuesday, 4/30. Post to your group's discussion board on Blackboard. Submit Research paper to Blackboard's Assignments no later than midnight on Sunday, 5/5 |
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| MAY 6 | LAST DAY OF CLASSES | ||
| MAY 7 | UNIVERSITY READING DAY | ||
| CONCLUDING THE COURSE | Week 16 5/6-5/12 |
Listen to Module VI Audio Instructions for Concluding the Course. Thee is no written file for Weeks 15 and 16. Open a copy of your research paper, then respond to the questions in the Metacognitive Review. using information from the paper. Receive and review assignment and semester grades.in Blackboard once Metacognitive Review has been completed |
Submit Metacognitive Review of Research Paper to Blackboard's Assignments by midnight on Wednesday, 5/8 Semester grades will be submitted to the Registrar after student review, no later than Friday, May 10 UNLESS THERE HAS BEEN A RECORDING ERROR, NO GRADE CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THAT DATE. |
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