Grading Assignments, Lateness, Participation, and Attendance
Assignments
Expect a rigorous course where you will work and learn a considerable amount. Grades are based on accurate, high-quality results, not on effort. Please do not argue for a better grade for an assignment, based on the amount of effort you poured into it.
Your final grade will be computed as the weighted average of the following components:
DRAFT LIST
- MiniPrj #1: SmallBank A 5%
- MiniPrj #2: ERD at Notflix 5%
- MiniPrj #3: SmallBank B 10%
- In-class SQL 10%
- MiniPrj #4: ERD for B2B 5%
- MiniPrj #5: Team ERD 10%
- MiniPrj #6: Pressly Ad 5%
- MiniPrj #7: REI_Not 5%
- MiniPrj #8: Acme Global 5%
- MiniPrj #9: Nolex 10%
- In-class SQL 10%
- MiniPrj#10: SQL 10%
- Participation 10%
- WINIT (count as participation)
Detailed descriptions of these assignments will be posted on the class schedule as the class progresses.
The Readings and Software page includes our policy on the use of AI tools.
Lateness
All projects are due at the beginning of class, unless explicitly indicated otherwise. Any homework submitted after the deadline will be subject to a 10% penalty per day. Days are not prorated.
Participation
Participation is graded on most days in class. Here you will find a definition and the rubric used to grade you. WINIT counts as participation.
Attendance
We plan to hold COMM 3220 in-person, in RRH 225. Let me know via email or Teams in advance if you plan to miss a class. You will not be penalized for missing up to two class sessions during the semester. Use these freebies wisely! After that, your participation grade for any absence will be zero.
Given the threat of COVID and other serious illnesses, you will have no negative consequences to your participation score, nor any extra work to do if you are absent more than twice in a row and you email me some justification: a doctor note, test, or similar evidence.
In any case, you are always responsible for covering the materials, monitoring the web site, and the Teams messages. Not attending or not paying attention is not an acceptable excuse.
Etiquette - Behavioral expectations
We follow the honor system. In addition, we are a professional school, which means that in class you are expected to behave like a professional. Practice integrity and intellectual rigor. Respect your classmates. Be punctual. Non compliance has participation implications.