Month: June 2016

Syllabus

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Please note that if the instructor or students find errors or omissions, this syllabus will be revised and reposted. Be sure to check for such changes.

Also note that under “Course Overviews” is a short video that provides an “introduction” to the syllabus. As the video is brief and intended only for emphasis, it is each student’s job to go over the syllabus carefully (and frequently).

http://hist314online.ferrellhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/On-line-syllabus.pdf

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Instructions–generally in the form of  3-5 minute videos–are in two major locations: “Course Overviews” and “Writing/Research.” In the latter, for example, you will find directions on how to post a pdf (and to post it in the correct category) and how to access instructor’s comments on your graded project.

In addition, of course, the “Tech How-To” page provides valuable instructions, including step-by-step directions for signing into the course website so that you can post projects and comments.

Because so much information and so many instructions must be posted on the website due to the nature of an online course and of a writing-intensive course, you should regularly double check and review what is posted.

If you have questions beyond the answers provided here, take advantage of the DKC (covered in the course syllabus).

FINALLY: 1) CHECK COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. ONLY IN RARE INSTANCES WILL THE INSTRUCTOR E-MAIL STUDENTS ABOUT THE COURSE. 2) GRADES ARE POSTED ON CANVAS. (As columns for three grades a week will be listed BUT each student will be completing only two projects a week, the grade total/average is not of use. Ignore it.)

Sample Responses

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The following examples do not match any topic in HIST 314, but they should provide useful models for thoughtful, analytical, and challenging responses to classmates’ projects (and responses).

** Be sure to read responses to your projects and to your responses. If a classmate asks a question or makes a suggestion, reply.

http://hist314online.ferrellhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Sample-comments-FERRELL-1.pdf