Southern University
Public Administration Department
PADM 621
Social Conflict Policy Mediation and Mediation
Fall 2011
Instructor: Leslie Taylor-Grover, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: 409B Higgins Hall
Contact: E-mail: leslie.t.grover@gmail.com(preferred)
leslie.grover@subr.edu
Office: (225) 771-4260
Office Hours: Monday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (official)
By Appointment
After class
Prerequisites: None
Class Time: Monday 6:00 PM to 8:50 PM
Class Location: Higgins TBD
Mandatory Course Materials
• This course requires an e-mail address that you check regularly. Though all students have an e-mail account with the university, it is suggested you also have an alternate e-mail address not affiliated with the university. I will communicate using Blackboard from time to time. You should be expect to communicate via e-mail and via Blackboard.
• Note: Class lectures will come from a variety of works and given solely by the instructor. Students should take extensive notes.
• A journal, in which you can write and turn in.
Class Attendance and Make-up Policy
This is a graduate level class; therefore, class attendance is mandatory. Excuses for missed classes or for tardiness are not needed or accepted, as you are expected to be present at all classes, given the intensive nature of this course. Should a student miss a class session, please note it is the responsibility of the student to follow-up on any missed class information. If a student misses more than three class sessions, it is highly recommended the student drop this course, as the nature of the class work and assignments are so intensive many students find it impossible to maintain a passing grade in this course.
There is no make-up work, extra credit or late work accepted in this course under any circumstances and with any exceptions. However, assignments may be turned in early.
Major Assignments
This course has six major assignment types. Please note if a student misses the group projects, mid-term exam, the final exam, or any combination of these, the student receives an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from the other assignments. Also, if a student receives zero points on any of the other assignments, including skill assessments or other written case study assignments, the student will receive an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from other assignments:
1. Skill Assessment Journaling Assignments (35%): Summarizing and critiquing information is an important part of analyzing social conflict and related policies. Your assignment here is based on the applied cases you are expected to read and synthesize. These assessments are meant to test your knowledge of class assignments and help you develop theory. Additionally, you may be assessed after an assignment has been given or you may be assessed the next class period.
2. Policy Reflection Papers (25%): This assignment consists of short papers based on your own social conflict topic.
3. Group Social Conflict Project (40%): The final exam is a completed social conflict project based on your research and built around the class concepts. You will be expected to give an oral presentation of your paper to the class as a group.
Grading
This class is graded on a ten-point scale. Please note there is no grading curve for this class, nor is there a “rounding” of points. Your final grade is assigned exactly on the number of points you receive on your assignments. Fractions and decimal points are rounded using the .5 standard. For example, if your final points equal 89.4, your grade is B; if your final points equal 89.5 or above your grade is A:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and below
A — Excellent. Student exhibits exemplary creativity through a close reading and critical analysis of the required materials. Style is lucid and engaging with zero grammatical or analysis-based mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
B — Good. References to the course material are well-selected and topical. Critical analysis is present, but largely rehearsed from class lecture and discussion. Student's style is clear and has few mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
C — Satisfactory. References to the course material are well-selected and topical, but student performs little or no critical analysis. Problems exist in student's work. Work consists mostly of underdeveloped ideas, off-topic sources or examples, inappropriate research, or anecdotes. Directions may not be followed completely or student improvised the assignment’s directions.
D — Unsatisfactory. Student does not engage with the material and no critical analysis is present. Substantial problems exist in student's work.
F — Fail. Student does not submit work, or work is below unsatisfactory level.
Disability Statement
Students with disabilities of any kind who wish to request accommodations in class should register with the appropriate university offices early in the semester so appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal laws, a student requesting special accommodations must provide documentation of their disability to the university. Students should also notify the instructor in person and in writing, should they wish to declare a disability of any kind.
Academic Misconduct Statement
Students are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Students should ensure they are familiar with the Student Handbook, University policy and Departmental policy especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Any student involved directly or indirectly in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a grade of F in the course and may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the MPA program.
Forms of academic dishonesty include the following:
• Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or examinations.
• Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled test.
• Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research.
• Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else's words, ideas, or data as one's own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them as one's own work also constitutes plagiarism.
Purpose of This Course
The purpose of this course is to expose students to concepts social conflict mediation and analysis. Students will gain critical thinking and critical writing skills, as well as simulate hands-on laboratory for the application of these skills.
Course Goals
The goals of this course include both theoretical and applied. They include the following:
• Exposing students to social conflict theory concepts.
• Exposing students to the thought process for beginner’s level social conflict research writing and critical thinking.
• Providing students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking and critical writing exercises based on social conflict theory, social conflict mediation, public policy and public administration issues.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
• Recognize the basic tenets of social conflict theory.
• Recognize the elements in beginning the process of research for a public policy/administration white paper.
• Critically analyze social conflict theory issues, particularly in terms of measurement and policy treatments.
• Evaluate, critique and summarize research reports, journal articles, applied case studies, research monographs, and other scholarly work.
• Present and summarize scholarly work to peers.
Writing Requirements for Submitted Assignments/Papers
All class assignments and papers submitted (graded or ungraded), exams and research projects must conform to the following requirements:
• Be typed/word processed.
• Conform to APA style in terms of citations, references, and so forth. All information used must be properly cited with the corresponding reference listed in the reference page. Information cited should be from the correct source document.
• Not include any information copied and pasted from other sources, including from any website.
• Sparingly use direct quotes (direct quotes are to be used only if paraphrasing would lose the essence of the comment/information being conveyed).
• Use size 11 font and double spaced unless instructed otherwise. Use only Times New Roman or Modern No. 20 style. Margins should be 1” other than the left margin (1 ½”) unless instructed otherwise.
• Rely on scholarly information or other nationally recognized sources. In presenting any concept, students should be able to demonstrate through the use of the literature they are aware of (and pivoting the discussion around) the authoritative articles/books/authors on the subject. If expert opinion is used, the person(s) should be recognized as an authority on the subject.
• Not use Wikipedia and avoid the use of general dictionaries (including those on-line). If a term needs definition, scholarly sources should be used.
Nonconformance to any of the requirements listed above can result in one of the following: a reduced grade, the refusal of the professor to accept the assignment/paper/exam, a “0” (no credit) or other consequence as determined by the individual professor.
Any information used for which the source is not duly/carefully cited is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism can result in a "0" on an assignment/paper/exam and/or an "F" in the class and/or a letter of reprimand in the student file. If extensive, plagiarism can result in a recommendation for academic suspension or expulsion.
Southern University addresses plagiarism in its policy on Academic Dishonesty:
Academic Dishonesty: The University defines academic dishonesty in two categories—premeditated and unpremeditated fraudulent behavior. Premeditated fraud is defined as conscious, pre-planned, deliberate cheating with materials prepared in advance. It may consist of committing plagiarism—failing to identify sources, published or unpublished, copyrighted or uncopyrighted, from which information was taken.
http://web.subr.edu/fileadmin/files/pdf/08undergradcatalog.pdf
I reserve the right to update or append this syllabus at any time during the course of this semester.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Fall 2011 Writing Seminar Syllabus (PADM 502)
Southern University
Public Administration Department
PADM 502
Writing Seminar
Fall 2011
Instructor: Leslie Taylor-Grover, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: 409B Higgins Hall
Contact: E-mail: leslie_subr.edu
Leslie.t.grover@gmail.com (preferred)
Office: (225) 771-4260
Twitter: @ltg_is_me
Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (official)
By Appointment
After class
Prerequisites: None
Class Time: Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:50 PM
Class Location: Higgins TBD
Mandatory Course Materials
This course requires an e-mail address that you check regularly. Though all students have an email account with the university, it is suggested you also have an alternate e-mail address not affiliated with the university. I will communicate using Blackboard from time to time.
Note: Class lectures will come from a variety of works and given solely by the instructor.
Students should take extensive notes.
Suggested Texts: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition (This is also known as the APA Style Guide).
Class Attendance and Make-up Policy
This is a graduate level class; therefore, class attendance is mandatory. Excuses for missed classes or for tardiness are not needed or accepted, as you are expected to be present at all classes, given the intensive nature of this course. Should a student miss a class session, please note it is the responsibility of the student to follow-up on any missed class information. If a student misses more than three class sessions, it is highly recommended the student drop this course, as the nature of the class work and assignments are so intensive many students find it impossible to maintain a passing grade in this course.
There is no make-up work, extra credit or late work accepted in this course under any circumstances and with any exceptions. However, assignments may be turned in early.
Major Assignments
This course has six major assignment types. Please note if a student misses the literature review or the final exam, the student receives an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from the other assignments. Also, if a student receives zero points on any of the other assignments, including skill assessments or the research question, the student will receive an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from other assignments:
Writing Sample (20%): You will be required to submit a preliminary writing sample on an original topic during the first week of class. The writing sample must be your original work and related to public administration, public policy or policy analysis. If you are new to the discipline, you must independently become well-versed enough with topics in order to complete this assignment. You will not be allowed to participate in this class without submitting your writing sample.
Critical Analysis Project (20%): Summarizing and critiquing information is an important part of writing in public administration. Your assignment here is based on comparing news accounts and scholarly articles. You are required to summarize and critique each type of work. You will complete a paper.
Policy White Paper (35%): This assignment consists of a short white paper based on your topic.
The mandatory literature review is at the heart of this paper. Students are strongly encouraged to attend office hours to get guidance on your literature review. Failure to do so may result in a grade of D or F in this class, since this assignment is weighted the most heavily in the class.
Research Findings/Written and Oral (Final Exam) (25%): The final exam is a completed white
paper based on your research and built around the literature review. You will be expected to givean oral presentation of your paper to the class.
Grading
This class is graded on a ten-point scale. Please note there is no grading curve for this class, nor isthere a “rounding” of points. Your final grade is assigned exactly on the number of points you receive on your assignments. Fractions and decimal points are rounded using the .5 standard. For example, if your final points equal 89.4, your grade is B; if your final points equal 89.5 or above your grade is A:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and below
A — Excellent. Student exhibits exemplary creativity through a close reading and critical analysis of the required materials. Style is lucid and engaging with zero grammatical or analysis-based mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
B — Good. References to the course material are well-selected and topical. Critical analysis is present, but largely rehearsed from class lecture and discussion. Student's style is clear and has few mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
C — Satisfactory. References to the course material are well-selected and topical, but student performs little or no critical analysis. Problems exist in student's work. Work consists mostly of underdeveloped ideas, off-topic sources or examples, inappropriate research, or anecdotes. Directions may not be followed completely or student improvised the assignment’s directions.
D — Unsatisfactory. Student does not engage with the material and no critical analysis is present. Substantial problems exist in student's work.
F — Fail. Student does not submit work, or work is below unsatisfactory level.
Disability Statement
Students with disabilities of any kind who wish to request accommodations in class should register with the appropriate university offices early in the semester so appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal laws, a student requesting special accommodations must provide documentation of their disability to the university. Students should also notify the instructor in person and in writing, should they wish to declare a disability of any kind.
Academic Misconduct Statement
Students are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Students should ensure they are familiar with the Student Handbook, University policy and Departmental policy especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Any student involved directly or indirectly in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a grade of F in the course and may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the MPA program.
Forms of academic dishonesty include the following:
• Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or examinations.
• Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled test.
• Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research.
• Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else's words, ideas, or data as one's own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them as one's own work also constitutes plagiarism.
Purpose of This Course
The purpose of this course is to expose students to critical thinking and critical writing skills, as
well as provide hands-on laboratory for the application of these writings.
Course Goals
• The goals of this course include both theoretical and applied. They include the following:
• Exposing students to writing style and proper usage and grammar skills.
• Exposing students to the thought process for beginner’s level research writing and critical thinking.
• Providing students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking and critical writing exercises based on public policy and public administration issues.
• Exposing students to critical writing and critical thinking skills valuable to classes outside of the writing seminar.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
• Recognize the elements in beginning the process of research for a public policy/administration white paper.
• Critically analyze journal articles and news articles in preparation for writing a white paper.
• Formulate and recognize documents common in public administration management using proper style and grammar.
• Formulate and recognize public administration/public policy/policy analysis related research elements.
• Communicate public policy/administration issues using electronic media.
• Evaluate, critique and summarize research reports.
• Present and summarize scholarly work to peers.
NASPAA Required Student Learning Outcome
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to do the following NASPAA –related competency outcomes:
• Lead and manage in public governance by being able to formulate and analyze government reports, government studies, and other public sector related documents, as assessed by both a completed written document and in class discussion of such documents.
• Participate and contribute to the policy process by being able to analyze, write and explain policy process related actions and ideas as assessed by the written and oral completion of policy recommendations.
• Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions by being able to identify social problems, matters for public policy, and formulate alternatives for those problems as assessed by a written assignment.
• Articulate and apply a public service perspective by able to write and present oral alternatives to policy as assessed by both a written document and an oral presentation.
• Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry by being able to examine, critique and write about public policy and related social policies in an objective manner, that takes into account social externalities as well as unintended effects as assessed by both written documents, class discussions and oral presentations.
Writing Requirements for Submitted Assignments/Papers
All class assignments and papers submitted (graded or ungraded), exams and research projects must conform to the following requirements:
• Be typed/word processed.
• Conform to APA style in terms of citations, references, and so forth. All information used must be properly cited with the corresponding reference listed in the reference page. Information cited should be from the correct source document.
• Not include any information copied and pasted from other sources, including from any website.
• Sparingly use direct quotes (direct quotes are to be used only if paraphrasing would lose the essence of the comment/information being conveyed).
• Use size 11 font and double spaced unless instructed otherwise. Use only Times New Roman or Modern No. 20 style. Margins should be 1” other than the left margin (1 ½”) unless instructed otherwise.
• Rely on scholarly information or other nationally recognized sources. In presenting any concept, students should be able to demonstrate through the use of the literature they are aware of (and pivoting the discussion around) the authoritative articles/books/authors on the subject. If expert
opinion is used, the person(s) should be recognized as an authority on the subject.
• Not use Wikipedia and avoid the use of general dictionaries (including those on-line). If a term needs definition, scholarly sources should be used.
• Nonconformance to any of the requirements listed above can result in one of the following: a reduced grade, the refusal of the professor to accept the assignment/paper/exam, a “0” (no credit) or other consequence as determined by the individual professor.
• Any information used for which the source is not duly/carefully cited is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism can result in a "0" on an assignment/paper/exam and/or an "F" in the class and/or a letter of reprimand in the student file. If extensive, plagiarism can result in a recommendation for academic suspension or expulsion. Southern University addresses plagiarism in its policy on Academic Dishonesty:
Academic Dishonesty: The University defines academic dishonesty in two categories—premeditated and unpremeditated fraudulent behavior. Premeditated fraud is defined as conscious, pre-planned, deliberate cheating with materials prepared in advance. It may consist of committing plagiarism—failing to identify sources, published or unpublished, copyrighted or uncopyrighted, from which information was taken.
http://web.subr.edu/fileadmin/files/pdf/08undergradcatalog.pdf
I reserve the right to update this syllabus at any time.
Any changes will be announced in class or submitted electronically.
Public Administration Department
PADM 502
Writing Seminar
Fall 2011
Instructor: Leslie Taylor-Grover, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: 409B Higgins Hall
Contact: E-mail: leslie_subr.edu
Leslie.t.grover@gmail.com (preferred)
Office: (225) 771-4260
Twitter: @ltg_is_me
Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (official)
By Appointment
After class
Prerequisites: None
Class Time: Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:50 PM
Class Location: Higgins TBD
Mandatory Course Materials
This course requires an e-mail address that you check regularly. Though all students have an email account with the university, it is suggested you also have an alternate e-mail address not affiliated with the university. I will communicate using Blackboard from time to time.
Note: Class lectures will come from a variety of works and given solely by the instructor.
Students should take extensive notes.
Suggested Texts: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition (This is also known as the APA Style Guide).
Class Attendance and Make-up Policy
This is a graduate level class; therefore, class attendance is mandatory. Excuses for missed classes or for tardiness are not needed or accepted, as you are expected to be present at all classes, given the intensive nature of this course. Should a student miss a class session, please note it is the responsibility of the student to follow-up on any missed class information. If a student misses more than three class sessions, it is highly recommended the student drop this course, as the nature of the class work and assignments are so intensive many students find it impossible to maintain a passing grade in this course.
There is no make-up work, extra credit or late work accepted in this course under any circumstances and with any exceptions. However, assignments may be turned in early.
Major Assignments
This course has six major assignment types. Please note if a student misses the literature review or the final exam, the student receives an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from the other assignments. Also, if a student receives zero points on any of the other assignments, including skill assessments or the research question, the student will receive an automatic grade of D or F, depending upon points from other assignments:
Writing Sample (20%): You will be required to submit a preliminary writing sample on an original topic during the first week of class. The writing sample must be your original work and related to public administration, public policy or policy analysis. If you are new to the discipline, you must independently become well-versed enough with topics in order to complete this assignment. You will not be allowed to participate in this class without submitting your writing sample.
Critical Analysis Project (20%): Summarizing and critiquing information is an important part of writing in public administration. Your assignment here is based on comparing news accounts and scholarly articles. You are required to summarize and critique each type of work. You will complete a paper.
Policy White Paper (35%): This assignment consists of a short white paper based on your topic.
The mandatory literature review is at the heart of this paper. Students are strongly encouraged to attend office hours to get guidance on your literature review. Failure to do so may result in a grade of D or F in this class, since this assignment is weighted the most heavily in the class.
Research Findings/Written and Oral (Final Exam) (25%): The final exam is a completed white
paper based on your research and built around the literature review. You will be expected to givean oral presentation of your paper to the class.
Grading
This class is graded on a ten-point scale. Please note there is no grading curve for this class, nor isthere a “rounding” of points. Your final grade is assigned exactly on the number of points you receive on your assignments. Fractions and decimal points are rounded using the .5 standard. For example, if your final points equal 89.4, your grade is B; if your final points equal 89.5 or above your grade is A:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and below
A — Excellent. Student exhibits exemplary creativity through a close reading and critical analysis of the required materials. Style is lucid and engaging with zero grammatical or analysis-based mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
B — Good. References to the course material are well-selected and topical. Critical analysis is present, but largely rehearsed from class lecture and discussion. Student's style is clear and has few mistakes. Directions are followed perfectly and completely.
C — Satisfactory. References to the course material are well-selected and topical, but student performs little or no critical analysis. Problems exist in student's work. Work consists mostly of underdeveloped ideas, off-topic sources or examples, inappropriate research, or anecdotes. Directions may not be followed completely or student improvised the assignment’s directions.
D — Unsatisfactory. Student does not engage with the material and no critical analysis is present. Substantial problems exist in student's work.
F — Fail. Student does not submit work, or work is below unsatisfactory level.
Disability Statement
Students with disabilities of any kind who wish to request accommodations in class should register with the appropriate university offices early in the semester so appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal laws, a student requesting special accommodations must provide documentation of their disability to the university. Students should also notify the instructor in person and in writing, should they wish to declare a disability of any kind.
Academic Misconduct Statement
Students are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Students should ensure they are familiar with the Student Handbook, University policy and Departmental policy especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Any student involved directly or indirectly in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a grade of F in the course and may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the MPA program.
Forms of academic dishonesty include the following:
• Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or examinations.
• Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled test.
• Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research.
• Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else's words, ideas, or data as one's own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them as one's own work also constitutes plagiarism.
Purpose of This Course
The purpose of this course is to expose students to critical thinking and critical writing skills, as
well as provide hands-on laboratory for the application of these writings.
Course Goals
• The goals of this course include both theoretical and applied. They include the following:
• Exposing students to writing style and proper usage and grammar skills.
• Exposing students to the thought process for beginner’s level research writing and critical thinking.
• Providing students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking and critical writing exercises based on public policy and public administration issues.
• Exposing students to critical writing and critical thinking skills valuable to classes outside of the writing seminar.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
• Recognize the elements in beginning the process of research for a public policy/administration white paper.
• Critically analyze journal articles and news articles in preparation for writing a white paper.
• Formulate and recognize documents common in public administration management using proper style and grammar.
• Formulate and recognize public administration/public policy/policy analysis related research elements.
• Communicate public policy/administration issues using electronic media.
• Evaluate, critique and summarize research reports.
• Present and summarize scholarly work to peers.
NASPAA Required Student Learning Outcome
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to do the following NASPAA –related competency outcomes:
• Lead and manage in public governance by being able to formulate and analyze government reports, government studies, and other public sector related documents, as assessed by both a completed written document and in class discussion of such documents.
• Participate and contribute to the policy process by being able to analyze, write and explain policy process related actions and ideas as assessed by the written and oral completion of policy recommendations.
• Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions by being able to identify social problems, matters for public policy, and formulate alternatives for those problems as assessed by a written assignment.
• Articulate and apply a public service perspective by able to write and present oral alternatives to policy as assessed by both a written document and an oral presentation.
• Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry by being able to examine, critique and write about public policy and related social policies in an objective manner, that takes into account social externalities as well as unintended effects as assessed by both written documents, class discussions and oral presentations.
Writing Requirements for Submitted Assignments/Papers
All class assignments and papers submitted (graded or ungraded), exams and research projects must conform to the following requirements:
• Be typed/word processed.
• Conform to APA style in terms of citations, references, and so forth. All information used must be properly cited with the corresponding reference listed in the reference page. Information cited should be from the correct source document.
• Not include any information copied and pasted from other sources, including from any website.
• Sparingly use direct quotes (direct quotes are to be used only if paraphrasing would lose the essence of the comment/information being conveyed).
• Use size 11 font and double spaced unless instructed otherwise. Use only Times New Roman or Modern No. 20 style. Margins should be 1” other than the left margin (1 ½”) unless instructed otherwise.
• Rely on scholarly information or other nationally recognized sources. In presenting any concept, students should be able to demonstrate through the use of the literature they are aware of (and pivoting the discussion around) the authoritative articles/books/authors on the subject. If expert
opinion is used, the person(s) should be recognized as an authority on the subject.
• Not use Wikipedia and avoid the use of general dictionaries (including those on-line). If a term needs definition, scholarly sources should be used.
• Nonconformance to any of the requirements listed above can result in one of the following: a reduced grade, the refusal of the professor to accept the assignment/paper/exam, a “0” (no credit) or other consequence as determined by the individual professor.
• Any information used for which the source is not duly/carefully cited is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism can result in a "0" on an assignment/paper/exam and/or an "F" in the class and/or a letter of reprimand in the student file. If extensive, plagiarism can result in a recommendation for academic suspension or expulsion. Southern University addresses plagiarism in its policy on Academic Dishonesty:
Academic Dishonesty: The University defines academic dishonesty in two categories—premeditated and unpremeditated fraudulent behavior. Premeditated fraud is defined as conscious, pre-planned, deliberate cheating with materials prepared in advance. It may consist of committing plagiarism—failing to identify sources, published or unpublished, copyrighted or uncopyrighted, from which information was taken.
http://web.subr.edu/fileadmin/files/pdf/08undergradcatalog.pdf
I reserve the right to update this syllabus at any time.
Any changes will be announced in class or submitted electronically.
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