HRMN 300

HRMN 300 Assignment 1 Due 11.17.20

Tips for Success

Professor Laura Kerekes

University of Maryland Global Campus

[email protected]

925.963.7750

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ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT: GENERAL THINGS TO KNOW

• What it is: Essay exam with 4 questions, one for each of the first 4 weeks of the class to demonstrate what you’ve learned.

• It is NOT a research paper requiring you to find and use outside resources – use the sources from the weekly required readings as your reference materials.

• Start working on it now! Due November 17th – late submissions will generally not be accepted unless there are special circumstances.

• Worth 25 points of your grade. • Must be submitted as an MS Word (or other word processing doc) to the class

assignments link – NOT via email or text message. • Be sure your Academic Integrity assignment (due first week of class) is

accepted for this class. If not, you cannot submit this assignment. • Assignment grading rubrics will be followed. • Turnitin will be used – provide your ideas/analysis in your own words.

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FORMATTING THE ASSIGNMENT

• Your cover page should look like the one pictured above

• DO NOT include the original question, just title it Question 1, 2, 3, 4

• Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point business font such as Times New Roman or Calibri

• USE APA FORMATTING GUIDELINES AND SPELL-CHECK YOUR WRITING!

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PAGE FORMAT EXAMPLE

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS • Respond to ALL parts of the four questions – you’ve seen some of these

questions already in our weekly discussions.

• Reflect on the question and develop each answer as fully as you can.

• I’m looking for your logic and critical thinking as you present your argument, not a recitation of the textbook.

• DO NOT copy or quote anything!!! Use your own words and cite the sources for your inspiration.

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HOW DO I GET AN “A”? (How the grading works)

Criteria “A” “B” “C” “D” “F”

Content quality/how well the question is answered

Every part of the question is completely answered correctly.

The answer shows substantive reflection/analysis of the topic, with APA formatted in-text citations to support answers.

Every part of the question is answered but may include irrelevant information.

There is less analysis or reflection with minor errors.

APA formatted in-text citations are generally used.

Answers to some parts of the question are incomplete or contain errors.

Weak analysis/or reflection.

In-text citations are used to support some answers.

Answers are either incomplete, contain errors, and don’t really answer the questions.

APA formatted in-text citations are not included.

The essay questions aren’t answered and contain errors.

APA formatted in-text citations are not included.

Content – thoroughness of answers

Every part of the question is answered in detail to support the conclusions made.

Most of the details that answer every part of the question are there.

Some of the answers are brief and don’t include enough details.

Most of the answers are really brief and don’t include relevant details.

No relevant details are included in the answers.

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HOW DO I GET AN “A”? (Continued)

Criteria “A” “B” “C” “D” “F”

Organization/logic of the answers

Answers have a clear order/organization with opening and closing statements.

Answers are clear, logical and easy to follow the analysis of the ideas.

Smooth transitions between ideas.

Answers are clear and points presented logically but aren’t as expansive as the “A” essay.

Smooth transitions between ideas.

Answers show minor problems in organization and logic.

Transitions are more difficult to follow.

Answers show several problems with the organization or logic.

Transitions between ideas are confusion.

Answers show little organization and ramble between ideas.

Transitions between ideas are missing and/or very difficult to follow.

Writing mechanics and language use

Good English grammar conventions are used, including capitalization, punctuation and spelling. No errors.

Good English grammar conventions are used, including capitalization, punctuation and spelling. One to three errors.

English grammar conventions are used, including capitalization, punctuation and spelling. Over three errors found.

Does not adhere to English standard grammar usage. Over ten errors found.

Does not adhere to English standard grammar usage. Missing or incorrect.

APA guidelines for in-text citations and references

Correct in-text citations for all answers.

Lists at least three resources with full references at the end of each question.

Majority of in-text citations and references are properly cited with some formatting inconsistencies.

At least three resources used with each question

References are cited in- text incorrectly or does not use three resources from course materials for each question.

Inconsistent or missing in- text citations.

Less than three resources properly referenced with each question.

Citations and/or references missing or incorrect.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! START NOW!

• Don’t let potential system glitches, power outages, or last- minute personal emergencies impact this assignment.

• Proofread your work, and don’t forget your citations and references. I hate taking points off for avoidable errors.

• DUE no later than November 17th

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YOU’VE GOT THIS…BUT IF YOU NEED HELP, CONTACT ME

Laura Kerekes

925.963.7750

[email protected]

Schedule time with me at https://calendly.com/laurakerekes/chat