Front Matter
Welcome to my Syllabi!
How to use this syllabus
Attributions
Major Attributions
Additional Attributions
License
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Syllabi
General information
0.1
Materials
0.1.1
Required Texts
0.1.2
Hardware
0.1.3
Software
Policies
1
Policy Overview
1.1
Changes
1.1.1
Interpretation
1.2
Grades
2
Class Engagement
2.1
Life Happens
2.2
Extensions, Absences, Incompletes
2.2.1
Excused absences
2.2.2
Late Work
2.2.3
Incomplete Grades
3
Accommodations Policy
3.1
Self-Advocacy
3.2
Resources
4
Classroom Climate
5
Academic Honesty Policy
5.1
Violations
5.2
Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence
5.3
Common Sense
5.3.1
Things that I thought didn’t need to be said, but apparently did need to be said.
6
Communication
6.1
Minimums
6.1.1
Self Advocacy
6.1.2
Requests for Re-Assessment
6.2
Instructor Availability
6.2.1
Is it a true emergency?
6.3
Recordings
6.3.1
Recording of Class Sessions.
6.3.2
Recording Tails in our Synchronous Classes.
6.3.3
Access to Recordings.
6.3.4
Copyright Notice.
Specific Courses
210: Methods in Psych Research
Course Description
Required Materials
Course Assignments
Grading Policy
Curve Projections
Quizzes
Exams
Short Assignments
Engagement Activities
Grading Weighting
Schedule
255: Personality
Course Description
Broad goals for the course:
Required Materials
Course Assignments
Quizzes
Short Assignments
Engagement Activities
Grading Policy
Curve Projections
Weighting
Schedule
279: Applied Data Science
Course Description
Broad goals for the course:
Required Materials
Course Assignments
Labs
Portfolio
Engagement
Reflection and Summary
Grading Policy
Contract Details
What About Exceptional (or Mediocre) Work?
Contract Adjustments
Contract Grades
“A-” Contract
“B” Contract
“P” Contract
Tentative Module Release Schedule
362: Psychological Testing
Course Description
Course Objectives:
Materials
Texts
Course Assignments
Grading Policy
Curve Projections
Quizzes
Take Home Assignments
Engagement Activities
Grading Weighting
Schedule
392: CI Wikipedia
Course Description
Guiding Question
Course Modality
Required Materials
Course Assignments
Wikipedia Editing Project
Weekly Journal
Reflective Essay
Presentation
Grading Policy
Weighting
Schedule
718: Data Science
Course Description
Broad goals for the course:
Required Materials
Course Assignments
Labs
Portfolio
Engagement
Reflection and Summary
Grading Policy
Contract Details
What About Exceptional (or Mediocre) Work?
Contract Adjustments
Contract Grades
“A-” Contract
“B” Contract
“P” Contract
Tentative Module Release Schedule
For Your Information
7
How to do well in my classes
7.1
College Workload
7.2
Successful Asynchronous Learning
7.3
Addition pieces of advice:
8
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Categories
8.1
General Course Questions
8.1.1
How can I get ahold of you?
8.1.2
Where can I find the reading list for the entire semester?
8.1.3
Where can I find when assignments are due?
8.1.4
Where can I check the closing time of assessments?
8.1.5
How much time should I spend on one class every week?
8.1.6
Can my parents email you about my class performance?
8.1.7
Does it hurt to ask…
8.2
Grading and Assignments
8.2.1
Where are my grades?
8.2.2
Can you bump up my grade?
8.2.3
Can you calculate my grade for me?
8.2.4
What can I do to get a better grade?
8.2.5
Why is the
locked?
8.2.6
Why do I have to meet with you if I want to see my test again?
8.2.7
How do I ask professors for extensions?
8.2.8
Can’t you just tell me my letter grade? Your curve is confusing.
8.2.9
Does it hurt to ask…
8.2.10
Where can I find textbooks and course materials?
8.2.11
Can…
8.2.12
Why…
8.3
Technical Issues
8.3.1
How do I use Canvas for class?
8.3.2
I’m having trouble with Canvas – help!
8.3.3
How do I contact the Canvas Help Desk?
8.3.4
Where can I find more information about WFU technology services or resources?
8.3.5
I’m having trouble with a specific problem, can you fix it for me?
8.3.6
How long are the videos?
8.3.7
Why are there so many videos?
8.3.8
Why is this so much more work compared to face-to-face classes?
8.3.9
Why did a question I asked via email show up on the discussion board?
8.3.10
I’m having a trouble with a specific problem, can you fix it for me?
8.4
Miscellaneous Questions
8.4.1
Why is your speaking style so weird?
8.4.2
Why did a question I asked via email show up on the discussion board?
8.5
Still have questions?
9
Student Support & Resources
9.1
Resource Collections
9.1.1
Student Support Services
9.1.2
Discussion Board Etiquette
9.1.3
Online Learning Resources
9.1.4
Tech Services & Computer Resources
Back Matter
References
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Prof. Mason’s Syllabi
References
Anastasi, Anne, and A. Urbina. 1997.
Psychological Testing
. Prentice-Hall.