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    BONUS POINTS

 

     Segment & syllabus quizzes

     1 point for each correct answer               240 points possible (approx)


     Studio class participation (fall,
     spring students only)             

        5 points for each full class
      participated in

     -1 point if tardy and -1 point if leave          early 125 points possible (approx)

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         Discussion Board Activity (Online          Summer Students Only)

      5 points for each meaningful*                   response to another  student's                 post (see additional info on this
       page)  125 points possible

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     GRAND TOTAL: 365 points

REDEEMING POINTS FOR REWARDS

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Drop or opt out of the final exam                     300 points

Increase your overall course grade 1%             40 points

Terms and Conditions

 

To opt out of the final exam OR take the final and drop it later, you MUST have at least 300 points.  To do this, you must complete the "redeeming bonus points" Canvas assignment by the due date.

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For every 40 points you have in your balance at the end of the semester, I will increase your grade by 1% up to a maximum of 5%

Calculating your bonus points

Go to Canvas and click on "grades". Scroll down to the bottom. Add two numbers together: "Bonus point activities" and "module segment quizzes".  The sum of these two numbers are your bonus points. IMPORTANT: do not add %  You must add the points.

* Meaningful responses to posts - summer students only

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Non-meaningful responses are those that do little to expand the discussion in constructive or helpful ways. Some examples include saying things like "Cool", "I agree", "I disagree", or "Maybe try something different".

 

Meaningful responses are those that are relevant and specific to the post, and that provide: i. suggestions or examples to help further understand/explore the topic ii.  additional information that provides a different interpretation or new perspective on the information,  or iii. implications of the information in the post. Make sure you read through the discussion thread to be relevant and not duplicate someone else's response.

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Responses MUST be polite and respectful! To be mindful of people's time, please be concise.

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Important: If you respond multiple times to the same person's post - this is great! However, you will only earn 5 points. If you want to earn more points in any given week, you need to respond to OTHER students' posts. For each additional student, you will earn an additional 5 points.

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