Introduction to Social Psychology Module 1
- 2. ASSIGNMENTS WILL INCLUDE • Quizzes • Discussions • Examinations • Active Learning Activities • Final Paper and Presentation
- 3. QUIZZES Description Point Value Due Date 11 quizzes (1 per week) throughout the course Will assess understanding of material Will consist of multiple choice and short Quizzes will be timed (30 minutes) 15 pts each Total: 165pts Students are expected to complete each quiz every Tuesday by 11:59PM before to a new lecture Quizzes assess learning on an ongoing basis and cannot be made up
- 4. DISCUSSIONS Description Point Value Due Date 12 discussions (1 per week) throughout the course Students will o Answer discussion prompt o Reply to at least two (2) other student’s o Respond to at least (1) comment left on post(s) 25 pts each Total: 300 pts Students are expected to complete discussions after lectures. Discussion posts are due on Tuesday by 11:59PM after a new lecture Discussions assess learning on an ongoing basis and cannot be made up
- 5. EXAMINATIONS Description Point Value Due Date 2 examinations (1 midterm, 1 final exam) Exams will consist of multiple choice Students will submit 10 proposed questions the exam; good questions will be included Examinations will be timed (90 minutes) 100 pts each Total: 200pts Exam 1 5/27 Exam 2 8/1
- 6. ACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES Description Point Due Date 5 active learning activities Students will be assigned to learning Students will be assessed on their own individual participation 25 points Total: 125pts Students are expected to complete discussions after lectures. Discussion posts are due on Tuesday by 11:59PM after a new lecture Activities assess learning on an ongoing basis and cannot be made up
- 7. FINAL PAPER AND PRESENTATION Description Point Value Due Date Students will be required to produce a paper and media presentation that research on a specific area of social psychology. The final paper will be 5 in length and the media presentation can be a PowerPoint, video, or audio. are encouraged to be creative with this assignment. A full assignment description will be provided at midterm. Paper: 75 points Presentation: 35 points Total: 110 points Final paper will be due on 8/1 at 11:59PM