Grading+2009-10

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= **Syllabus:**** ONLINE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2009-10 ** =

** DESCRIPTION ** : Online Research Experience (ORE) will provide students with a guided research experience during which each student will work with the members of this class and researchers in the community to study a scientific question. Based on this experience students will have the opportunity to design and conduct an in-depth study in a scientific topic of interest to them. ** GRADE ** : Your grades will be calculated as follows: ** 1 st Semester Grade: ** Journal reviews 10 % Wiki Postings 10 % Research paper 15 % Literature Review 10 % Group work 10-20 % Lab Notebook 10 % Exam 10 % Oral Presentation 10% Project Proposal 10 -20%
 * INSTRUCTORS : ** Dr. Linda Schmalbeck and Dr. Myra Halpin
 * TUTORIALS ** : Monday 8-9 pm - using Elluminate
 * Electronic Tools: ** You will be able to use the internet to help conduct your literature review and learn how certain instruments work. You should have access to a computer. Course content will be on your GoCourse site and our wiki site (http://ncssmresearch.wikispaces.com ) will serve as the main location for content and assignments but copywrited material and some larger files may be stored on GoCourse. Check both places for assignments and class materials. You will post your work either on your personal wiki for the course or on the class wiki.

**2 nd Semester Grade:** Wiki page entries and postings (regular progress assignments)10% Research paper 30% Powerpoint and preparation for oral presentation 20% NCSSM Research Symposium Oral Presentation 20% Elluminate Session Attendance, Preparation, Participation: 10% Residential Weekend Assignments: 20%


 * AVERAGE || GRADE ||
 * 97-100 || A+ ||
 * 93-96 || A ||
 * 89-92 || A- ||
 * 85-88 || B+ ||
 * 81-84 || B ||
 * 77-80 || B- ||
 * 73-76 || C+ ||
 * 69-72 || C ||
 * 65-68 || C- ||
 * < 65 || D ||

** ATTENDANCE ** : You are expected to log on for the Monday tutorials. Prompt attendance is expected. You should come prepared with questions or things to share. First semester we will be acting as a research group and share data and experimentation. ** LATE ASSIGNMENTS ** :
 * All Assignments ** are to be turned in as announced. Assignments turned in one day late will be assessed a **10% penalty.** **A 25% penalty will be assessed for each additional day an assignment is late.** Assignments more than four days late will not be accepted except in case of extenuating circumstances such as prolonged illness. As stated in the handbook, no work (except the semester examination) will be accepted for grading after the last day of classes of each grading period. Semester examinations (final paper) must be submitted by the semester examination period scheduled for that course. **//No assignments will be accepted for credit after the last class period in the quarter or semester.//**

Presentations 1. Before you begin your research you must write a research proposal for your project. The proposal must be approved before work is begun. 2. Poster Presentations are an important part of what researchers do. You will be expected to present a poster or paper of your team’s progress or your individual project at least once during the semester. You will also be expected to present your research finding at the NCSSM Research Symposium even if you are no longer enrolled in ORE at the time of the Research Symposium. You are encouraged to submit your work to other Science Fairs and competitions like the NC Student Academy of Science.

You must submit a summary research paper for your final exam for the semester.
 * Postings on the Class Wiki Site: ** Check the class wiki site daily. Important information concerning class may be posted there. You are responsible for any information posted.

** PEER RESPECT ** : NCSSM is a special school that presents its students with unique opportunities and challenges. The student body comes from across the entire state, from a wide variety of backgrounds and with varying personalities. It is important to recognize and to respect these differences and to use your interactions with your fellow students as an opportunity for personal growth. Each one of you is to treat your classmates, the faculty, and staff with respect. ** ACADEMIC HONESTY ** : Individual ownership of your work is important. You will learn more effectively by taking your own notes and struggling with the problems and assignments yourself. Tutorials are available to help you but it will be to your advantage to make a serious attempt at the assignment before seeking help. If you are having trouble making progress, seek help as soon as possible. It is important to get to know other students in our class to share information and work collaboratively.

** ACADEMIC HONESTY ** Academic honesty is highly valued at NCSSM. To avoid misunderstanding, we have listed below examples of activities, which your instructors will consider to be dishonest. 1. The using or claiming as your own information, data, answers, or work of another person or persons. 2. Copying prelabs, lab reports, or homework. 3. Giving or receiving help on any assignments if the teacher does not permit help. 4. Giving or receiving help on tests. This includes storing formulas or other information in your calculator without the teacher’s permission. 5. The sharing of test questions by students who take a test with students who will take the test at a later time. 6. Presenting false or fictitious data. 7. Plagiarism of any kind. 8. Aiding or making it possible for another student to misrepresent his/her work, data, information, or answers. 9. Giving false information in order to receive additional time for taking a test or turning in assigned work.