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Created by Sally AnelloCreated by Sally Anello

Contact InformationContact Information

Kaplan email: sanello@kaplan.edu Kaplan email: sanello@kaplan.edu

AIM: sallyjanello. Put my name in your AIM: sallyjanello. Put my name in your buddy list. Then you will know when I am buddy list. Then you will know when I am online.online.

Feel free to visit anytime you see me online. Feel free to visit anytime you see me online. I'm always glad to talk with you. I'm always glad to talk with you.

DBDB We usually have 2 discussion board questions We usually have 2 discussion board questions

each week. Be sure to use the dropdown box to each week. Be sure to use the dropdown box to access them all.access them all.

The DB is worth 20 points each week.The DB is worth 20 points each week.

If you'd like to get top scores, post early and often.If you'd like to get top scores, post early and often.

"I agree" or "good job" does not count as a post."I agree" or "good job" does not count as a post.

SeminarsSeminars

We are very lucky at Kaplan to have live We are very lucky at Kaplan to have live seminars where we can discuss and apply seminars where we can discuss and apply the concepts. I feel that this is a major the concepts. I feel that this is a major learning component of the class.learning component of the class.

You are responsible for reading the You are responsible for reading the transcripts so that you have the information transcripts so that you have the information that is presented in seminars.that is presented in seminars.

Typical weekTypical week

Always check weekly Announcements. Always check weekly Announcements. That is where instructors communicate That is where instructors communicate important information about each unit.important information about each unit.

We have a chapter or two to read, the We have a chapter or two to read, the discussion board (DB), and projects starting discussion board (DB), and projects starting in unit 2.in unit 2.

ProjectsProjects

We have 2 case studies, three 1-2 page We have 2 case studies, three 1-2 page projects, and a final paper.projects, and a final paper.

The case studies (CS) and projects are The case studies (CS) and projects are reflective papers. What that means is that reflective papers. What that means is that you will demonstrate your understanding by you will demonstrate your understanding by applying the concepts in your own words.applying the concepts in your own words.

The final is a research paper.The final is a research paper.

The Final is due at the end of Unit 9.The Final is due at the end of Unit 9.

No quizzes, no tests. No quizzes, no tests.

Kaplan has a terrific Kaplan has a terrific Writing Center.Writing Center. If you If you have any problems with grammar, usage, have any problems with grammar, usage, organizing ideas, paragraphing, the WC is a organizing ideas, paragraphing, the WC is a great resource.great resource.

You are expected to write at the college You are expected to write at the college level in 400 courses.level in 400 courses.

Doc Sharing – our own class library!Doc Sharing – our own class library!(These are for my section. If you are in a different section, be (These are for my section. If you are in a different section, be

sure to check what your instructor has put in doc sharing.)sure to check what your instructor has put in doc sharing.)

SyllabusSyllabus Class HintsClass Hints Writing help – paraphrasing,, thesis, essay writingWriting help – paraphrasing,, thesis, essay writing DB expectationsDB expectations Plagiarism/TurnitinPlagiarism/Turnitin Final Final Case study guidelines and sample case studyCase study guidelines and sample case study

Class HintsClass Hints

Check with your instructor about whether to Check with your instructor about whether to use headings or cover pages on your use headings or cover pages on your papers.papers.

Use correct grammar in all your writing. Use correct grammar in all your writing. Present yourself professionally.Present yourself professionally.

Ask questions!Ask questions! Don’t let problems build. Contact your Don’t let problems build. Contact your

instructor.instructor.

Enjoy the class!Enjoy the class!