General Expectations

These are the things I expect you to do if you are serious about passing this class.

1. Check your UMF e-mail daily, especially after a deadline in case there is a problem with your paper and I need to reach you. I will send out class changes or cancellations, reminders, announcements, etc., via e-mail so check it often. This is the only e-mail address the University or Blackboard recognizes, so it will be my primary means of contacting you. NOTE: You can not forward your University e-mail to another account, so you must check your UMF e-mail.

2. Read and abide by these Expectations as well as the Syllabus and the Policies.

3. Read all the assigned readings in the order listed. Each week's lessons and assignments will build on previous knowledge, so I will assume you have read, understood, remembered, and applied all the readings! Likewise, if you have questions, ask; otherwise I will assume you don't have any questions.

4. Check off work you have completed by clicking the "Mark Reviewed" button. This feature will help you keep track of what you have already finished and what you still need to do. By clicking it you are also acknowledging that you have read and understood the material. NOTE: If you don't click the "Mark Reviewed" button I will assume you have not completed the assignments as I keep track of your progress.

5. Know how to use your computer and Blackboard. Lack of familiarity with technology is not an acceptable excuse for missing deadlines or otherwise not keeping up with the class work.

6. Make sure your computer meets the technical requirements and that you have a reliable Internet connection. Lack of computer or Internet access is not an acceptable excuse for missing deadlines or otherwise not keeping up with the class work. If your computer crashes or your Internet connection fails, make other arrangements immediately! That may mean borrowing a computer or going to a campus computer lab. The locations and hours for campus computer labs are included in the Technical Requirements.

7. Make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date.You can get free anti-virus software and updates while you are a U of M student. Just go to the U of M Virus Busters site and log in with your Ann Arbor/Kerberos password.

8. Participate in weekly discussions and peer-edit each major paper assignment for all the other students in your group. (Refer to the Syllabus and Discussion Board Policy.) Return peer-edited papers promptly!

9. Log on often to check for Announcements and updates.

10. Be respectful to other students; no profanities or rude comments will be tolerated.

11. Complete all work (readings, quizzes, etc.) by the deadlines.

12. Make sure papers meet the assignment requirements and are turned in on time.

13. Keep track of your own participation, assignments, deadlines, etc. This is up to the student, not the instructor!