COM4310 Discussion question #1
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IntroductiontoCOM4310_SUMMER2022.pptxCOM 4310: Research Methods in Communication
Introduction to the Online Course
Make a habit to review the tentative course schedule at the beginning of each week (preferably on Sunday). This way, you will be on top of all assignments, readings, and deadlines due on a given week.
This is really important, so make sure you adopt this habit…
My Best Advice to You:
Stop Here and Go Read The Course Syllabus and Tentative Course Schedule
I hope you did, because after reading the course syllabus and tentative schedule, you will be able to make (a little) more sense of the information presented on this PPT.
Have you really Stopped and Read?
The week in the online environment begins on Monday 12:01 am and ends on Sunday 11:59 pm.
Every Monday we actually begin a new week (you will notice that the tentative course schedule is arranged accordingly)
The Online Week
Every week, I will post one discussion question that serves as our class discussion.
EVERY student is expected to reply to it (this is considered your course participation).
These questions are usually based on the material covered on that week and require your opinion or thoughts on it. Nothing is difficult about it (really, super easy).
Weekly Discussions: What is it?
What’s the catch? You have to reply to it within the specific week. For example, if the question is for week 1 (01/10 -01/16)—you must reply to it within these dates.
Late responses after the 48-hour grace period will not count… No exceptions without a valid medical note. Please refer to the syllabus for more information.
The Weekly Discussion forums are limited to course material only or to questions about course material (not administrative issues/problems/questions).
Weekly Discussions: The Rules
For Example: Discussion: Week 1 will be the place where I post the discussion question for week one and in which you will post your responses. Once week 1 ends, the discussion is outdated (relevant only for the material covered on week 1)
Weekly Discussions: Where to Find?
This discussion forum is to post anything that is administrative in nature.
I will post there announcements, will remind you about course-related stuff, will post teams list, will communicate with you about dates’ changes etc…
Make sure you do not post there any PERSONAL questions/problems that you do not want to share with everybody .
General Discussion Forum
The general discussion forum is NOT the forum through which you “campaign” for material reduction, extension of due dates or any other relief efforts…
If you have a specific, personal problem that you wish to discuss (even if you think other class members might face the same issue), you may contact me via Canvas system and I will do my best to help you out. My decision will reflect all class members if I think it is relevant to all. But this is my decision.
General Forum: You are neither the Class Representative nor the Spokesperson
For any personal matter, use the Canvas message system or email me directly.
I will use the Canvas messages to distribute important messages that I think you might miss in the general discussion forum or in any other forum.
If you have an important issue you need to discuss with me and you get no response via Canvas message system, you may use my FIU e-mail address: [email protected]
Messages
Warning: You might see the same message appears in different places on Canvas (such as inbox messages, general discussion forum, announcements etc…)
The reason I place it in so many places is because I want to make sure you GOT IT—not because I want to nudge you !!!
Important Issues
You will have 4 quizzes in this class (see tentative schedule for dates and chapters)
Quizzes are true/false questions (10 questions in each quiz). You will have 15 minutes to complete a quiz.
The purpose of the quizzes are to force you to read the book chapters (I apologize for the inconvenience but this is the only way to make you read ).
So, the nature of the questions in those quizzes are only to check that you really read. Nothing is too complicated.
BTW—Quizzes will start from week 1. You can use an older textbook version —it’s cheaper; 10th edition is also fine as it follows the PPT modules.
Make sure you read the assigned chapters each week, so you will not accumulate too much unread material (the PPTs will help you better understand the chapters but cannot replace reading them).
Quizzes
Make sure you SAVE all your answers as you answer each of question to avoid losing your responses if you run out of time.
You will have a three-day window (from Friday to Sunday) to complete the quiz. You have to complete in one sitting (you cannot save for a later time).
No extension will be granted if you miss the open window.
Quizzes
Assessments
I assigned a three-day timeframe in which you can take each quiz (Friday-Sunday). You may chose any day you want.
However, try your best to take the quiz on Friday or as earliest possible rather than leaving it to the last minute when all sorts of problems usually emerge with no solutions….
Quizzes: Where to Find?
If you have any technical problem or difficulty to see the quiz, connect to the system, save your responses, system crush or any other disastrous situation that prevent you from completing the quiz successfully, please contact:
FIU ONLINE SUPPORT SYSTEM and not me because I will not be able to help you with any problems related to the system.
FIU Online Support will issue a case number that will justify why you could not take a quiz. Only then, I will be able to let you re-take the quiz. If I do not have the OK from FIU Online Support, I cannot let you re-take a quiz. See contact information for FIU Online Support.
Technical Problems with Quizzes
In this course you will have ONE (1) team assignments and one (1) individual assignment (see tentative schedule for dates).
Individual Assignment: IRB training (Assignment I)
Team assignment: Survey Project Assignment (Assignment II).
The instructions for the assignments are going to be placed in the assignment tab. The instructions will also appear on the week in which the assignment will be given (in the course content tab).
You will have to submit an assignment on the due date through the assignment drop box (see left Canvas panel). One paper per team for group assignments.
Assignments
The professor will assign you into your team on a randomly basis (based on the class roster).
Once you get your team assigned, make sure you contact the team members and exchange with them contact information.
It is your responsibility to contact your team members and start working. Not being able to contact your teammates is not an excuse to avoid doing the assignment.
Working in teams in an online environment is very challenging. Your teammates will be rating your participation. If you do not contribute to the project, you will get a zero for the assignment. Be an effective team player and do your share!
Teams
There is only one (1) final exam.
50 multiple-choice questions (online exam).
Material to be included: All material covered in the book chapter and PPT presentations (the PPTs are covering/clarifying the book chapters).
I will discuss it in more details as we get closer to the exam.
I will dedicate the week before the exam for a review for the final exam.
The exam dates have been scheduled in advance. Please plan accordingly.
Final Exam
For any technical problem with CANVAS
If a quiz/exam does not open or you cannot see it
If you have problems with viewing the course content
If you have problems posting information
If you have problems to log in
CONTACT FUI ONLINE BECAUSE I CAN’T TROUBLESHOOT ALL ISSUES ON MY END.
Technical Support
E-mail & Live Chat Support Sun - Thur from 8am - 10pm Fri. and Sat. from 8am - 8pm
Phone Support Monday - Friday from 8am - 8pm Telephone: 305-348 3630
Toll-Free: 1-877-3-ELEARN
Canvas Support: Contact
First, relax.
It is going to be a great course (given that you follow the previously written suggestions and recommendations).
It is not hard—you just need to keep up with the readings and the PPTs in each week (See Course Content tab).
And…after you finish reading this PPT, and the syllabus, you should feel more comfortable regarding what’s ahead.
OK, So What’s Next?
Make sure you read EVERY post/email I send to you directly or the class. You should also read posts made by your classmates—you might find useful and relevant information.
If you are struggling with the material or any external challenge, please do not wait until you missed assignments to reach out for help. Communicating early will increase your chances of success.
One more Advice…
I wish us all a great, interesting and enjoyable learning experience. Research is fun discipline!
I know it will be a wonderful journey!
Yours,
Prof. Bauduy
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