Assignments, Grading and Policies
Evaluation and Grading
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| A and A | The assignment consistently exceeds expectations. As such, it demonstrates originality of thought and creativity throughout. Beyond meeting all the required elements, new concepts and ideas are detailed that transcend general discussions along similar topic areas. There are very few significant mechanical, grammatical or organizational issues that detract from the presented thoughts. |
| B-, B, B+ | The assignment consistently meets expectations. As such, it contains all the information prescribed for the assignment and demonstrates a command of the subject matter. There is sufficient detail to cover the subject completely but not too much as to be distracting. There may be some procedural issues – such as grammar or organization – but these should not significantly detract from the intended assignment goals. |
| C-, C, C+ | The assignment fails to consistently meet expectations. As such, the assignment is complete but contains problems that detract from the intended goals. These issues may be grammatical, relating to detail or possess general lack of clarity. Other problems might include the inability to follow directions set forth in assignment descriptions. |
| Below C- | The assignment constantly fails to meet expectations. It is incomplete, without merit and/or consistently does not show that the student has a firm grasp on the material. |
Attendance and Participation (25%)
Because I plan for class discussion to be an integral part of the course, I expect full attendance by every member of the class. I also expect you to arrive on time to class.
Your individual contribution to discussions and presentations will be evaluated and will comprise 25% of your total grade. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to each class discussion based on your own experiences. The quality of your contribution to the class discussions and your participation in group presentations will be graded individually.
Assignments (50%)
There will be three assignments:
Assignment #1 and #2: Case Presentations – Group assignment, 12.5% each of total grade
Due March 27, 2016
On day 4, the groups will lead the discussion regarding one of the case studies we are covering in the course. Each group will take a particular position regarding some aspect of the case (see below). The groups are expected to prepare outside of class. The assignments are as follows:
Day 4 (Morning): Volkswagen of America: Managing IT Priorities
Groups 1 and 3: What did Volkswagen get right regarding its method of prioritizing IT projects?
Groups 2 and 4: What did Volkswagen get wrong regarding its method of prioritizing IT projects?
Day 4 (Afternoon): IT Doesn’t Matter
Groups 2 and 4: Things have evolved significantly since Carr wrote these articles. Based on the assertions Carr makes in his articles, what opportunities exist for companies?
Groups 1 and 3: Based on the assertions Carr makes in his articles, what pitfalls exist for companies?
The presentations should be short (approximately 10 minutes). PowerPoint should be used to illustrate key points. The group’s grade will be based on content, delivery, and professionalism. All members of your group will receive the same grade.
Assignment #3: Journal – Individual assignment, 25% of total grade
Due Wednesday, 30 March, 2016 by 11:59 pm Japan time
Overview
Please prepare a journal documenting the key ideas presented in each of the class sessions. A key factor in the evaluation of your work is your interpretation of the main ideas presented and discussed in each session and the quality of the information that you provide. Your journal should be constructed individually and focus on the following:
- What were the major topics discussed in that class session?
- What were the key management issues related to the topic?
- What can be learned from the presentations and class discussions related to the topic?
Requirements
Summarize your complete journal in a set of no more than 10 PowerPoint slides. Use the main slides to communicate the key points in a succinct and direct manner. You may use the “notes” section on PowerPoint to add more detail and for your own use, but I will not review that material. As a guide, you should have about 1 or two slides per class session.
Submit the journal to me via the shared Google drive for the course. The file should be in Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt or pptx) format. Late submissions will not receive assignment credit.
Take Home Final Exam (Individual), 25% of total grade
Due: Friday 1 April by 11:59 pm Japan time
Submit by Email including a scanned copy of the signature page
Classroom Etiquette
Your behavior in class directly impacts the value you and your fellow students gain from the course. To that end, the following are rules of conduct in this class:
- Do not arrive late or leave early.
- Do not leave in the middle of the class.
- Turn off all cell phones and pagers while you are in class.
- You can use a laptop computer as long as it is related to the class (taking notes). Do not use your computer to check your email, browse the Internet, or send instant messages during the class.
- Do not engage in side discussions while others are speaking.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty can take many forms. The most obvious is copying from another student’s exam, but the following are also forms of this:
- Copying material directly, word-for-word, from a source (including the Internet)
- Using material from a source without a proper citation
- Turning in an assignment from a previous semester as if it were your own
- Having someone else complete your homework or project and submitting it as if it were your own
- Using material from another student’s assignment in your own assignment
If you use text, figures, and data in reports that were created by someone other than yourself, you must identify the source and clearly differentiate your work from the material that you are referencing. There are many different acceptable formats that you can use to cite the work of others (see some of the resources below). You must clearly show the reader what is your work and what is a reference to somebody else’s work.
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Penalties for such actions are given at my discretion, and can range from a failing grade for the individual assignment, to a failing grade for the entire course, to expulsion from the program.
For more information, refer to the Temple University student code of conduct, available at http://www.temple.edu/assistance/udc/coc.htm.
Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities
The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed through the following link:
http://policies.temple.edu/getdoc.asp?policy_no=03.70.02.