Modules
A module has been developed for each week of class. The easiest way to find assignments due at any point in time is to click on ‘Modules’ and check the assignments and due dates for the module(s) of the week. Another way of ensuring you have completed all necessary work is to check the “To-Do List” under each module.

“Getting Started” Module includes information about instructor, the course, policies and expectations. Start your course by watching the “Orientation” video in this module. Starting with the first one, modules include weekly assignments, many requiring a short amount of time to complete. The reason I break down assignments to smaller components is to provide you the opportunity to log in and complete some class work, even if you only have a limited time on particular days. Assignments are due as indicated on Canvas and are to be submitted online prior to that due date (programmed to close at 11:59 pm). Plan enough time for posting your work before that deadline as generally, late work is not accepted.

Read instructions of assignments carefully and provide your responses per specified guidelines or requirement. If details are asked, you must provide those. If minimum word-count is included, it is a good indicator of the required depth of analysis and thoroughness of the submission for full credit. In preparing assignments, answer each question in the order it is asked or listed. Label each section to indicate which section is being addressed. Quality of writing (e.g. grammar, punctuation, and spelling), coherence (e.g. logic and flow), in-depth analysis, critical thinking and well-formulated answers are expected for a full grade on all assignments.

Discussions
Make every effort to complete the class discussions before you do other assignments as the opportunity to respond to classmates and earning the points will not be possible after a discussions close.

Topics for class discussion are assigned throughout this course. Discussions consist of two parts. The first part asks students to answer questions. In responding, specifically address the issues, reference your chapter learning (if applicable) and develop your answers thoroughly. It is highly recommended that this first part of the discussion be completed by Thursday evenings. The second part of Discussions asks students to review classmates' postings and provide additional insight. When you respond to classmates’ postings, ensure you have read and understood the material they provided. Follow instructions as you expand on their posting, compare and contrast their answers with yours, and provide them specific, well-developed answers. This second part of the discussion (responding to classmates) must be completed by the weekly due date.

Remember, what you post on Canvas under Discussions will be seen by the entire class. As such, Discussion areas of the course are for postings related to course-work only. Any remarks about non-academic matters, personal, sensitive or private situations must not be posted in Discussions. Grading issues are to be sent to me by Canvas message or email instead

Quizzes
Quizzes need to be completed on Canvas by assigned deadlines. Be aware that quizzes function best on laptops or desktop computers, as a cell phone may not provide full functionality. The quizzes are timed and upon starting you will see one question at a time. After you select an answer from multiple choices, your answer will be locked. It is critical to be on a reliable connection before you begin quizzes as technical issues or connection problems will not be considered for test make-up opportunities.

Final Exam
The final exam will open during the last weeks of the Semester and be administered online. It should be your LAST submission for this course as any pending assignments need to be submitted before a student completes the final exam. Plan accordingly because the final exam closes on the due date at midnight. Overall course grades will be finalized the next day, in preparation to submit them to Pierce College as soon as possible.

Reminders
Please note the following:

In an asynchronous class students work at their own pace, which makes it critical to plan for and meet all the due dates provided on Canvas.
Originality: Use your own words and don’t copy and paste from the Internet or the textbook. Assignments will be automatically provided a percentage from the plagiarism tool, Turnitin. The results of this check system which detects similarity for plagiarism. If the Turnitin reports 30% or more, your grade will be impacted. This may include an immediate zero grade and a referral to Administration for review and further serious consequences.
Information gathered from sources and the textbook must be provided using your own words. Be aware of plagiarism rules, including proper ways of quoting, paraphrasing and referencing material. Always provide the list of sources used as references. Refer to the Academic Integrity Statement in our syllabus and on our college’s website.
Plagiarism rules apply to video or TED Talk assignments. You must write the answers based on your understanding of the material covered by the speaker. Do not copy parts of the video transcripts for your answers.
In rare cases, when it is impossible to provide your own word, you may use direct quotes from our textbook, slides, video speakers, video transcripts and other appropriate reference material. Such phrases need to be provided with quotation marks and they will not be considered as part of the word-count requirements.
Certain assignments have word-count requirements. Simply providing the assignment minimum number of required words does not guarantee full points as the topics need to be addressed thoroughly, following assignment instructions.
This is a business course and every written assignment must be business writing for efficiency. This means, your writing must be clear and concise, with no ambiguity. Additionally, to establish credibility, it is important to include facts (data, sources, etc.) and support the different points you are presenting.