Assignment Guidelines SSP 1000 (Ruark) 2008-09

The reading and homework assignments each week should equal 2 to 3 hours for every 1 hour of class time.

Written Work and Portfolio :  Failure to do the following requirements will result in a drop of grade and/or an assignment handed back to redo.

1. Papers handed in should be word processed, stapled, double spaced, black ink, size12 font in Times New Roman. All should be hard copies unless otherwise noted. Portfolio should have all these elements too.

2. Include a paper cover sheet or header with the following information:

• Your name
• Name of the Assignment (Career Exploration Paper))
• Name of course and Course number (ICL SSP 1000)
• Instructor name (Beth Ruark)
• Date

3. MLA format, include bibliographies and footnotes where appropriate.

4. Appropriate writing and word usage for college level work that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

5. Content and synthesis of learning. You should be able to present your depth of understanding utilizing class discussions, lectures, speakers, text, your life experiences as it pertains to the topic and your educated opinions.

Email:

1. Put a description of assignment and your section number in the subject line.

2. Include prior conversations for context where appropriate.

3. Include proper greeting

4. Appropriate writing and word usage for college level work that is free of grammatical and spelling errors. Communication emails can be more informal. Assignment emails should be formal.

5. Sign the email with your full name or your signature. Make sure you include the course name somewhere in the email.

ALWAYS KEEP A COPY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT.