Grading Policies Overview

Automatically graded tests have a limited number of attempts (typically 2) and a lockout period (usually 2 hours) after all attempts are exhausted. This is intended to encourage students to focus on the material and learn from their mistakes before continuing.

To pass an automatically graded test, students must achieve a score of at least 70%. This score signifies that they have demonstrated a sufficient understanding of the material.

Essay assignments require students to use their own words and demonstrate their understanding of the course content by analyzing and synthesizing information. They are encouraged to express their unique perspectives and interpretations without relying on outside sources.

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own. This includes copying content from the internet, other students, or outside sources. It undermines the learning process and can have serious academic consequences.

To avoid plagiarism and produce original essays, students should focus on reflecting on key concepts, relating them to their own experiences, and expressing their own thoughts and interpretations. This approach promotes deeper learning and understanding.

Written assignments that are manually graded by the instructor are marked with a red heart icon. These assignments are not graded automatically and require more subjective evaluation based on the content and quality of the responses.

The instructor provides timely feedback on manually graded assignments, reviewing them once a day. This daily grading schedule ensures that students receive feedback promptly and can understand their performance.

Submitting assignments early allows students to take advantage of the daily grading cycle and receive prompt feedback. Early submission helps students identify areas for improvement and make adjustments before the assignment deadline.

The instructor's name is usually displayed under the course banner on the assignments page. This information is typically found within the online learning platform or course management system.

Students should contact the instructor directly if they have any questions or issues with the course. This ensures that their concerns are addressed by the person responsible for course management and student support.