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of transferring prior to completing either of those program options. All students should
ensure that their student accounts are current, or the use of various student services
may be restricted or eliminated.

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Grading Scale: (400 possible points)

A 90%-100% 360 points and above is an A

B B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83% 320 -359 points

C C+ 75-79% C 70-74%
D D+ 67-69 % D 60-66%

F 59% or below 239 and below will be an F

GRADING ELEMENTS:

Students will be evaluated on their class discussions, group project, midterm and
final exam.
1. There will be 1 group project: 100 points (Prison Project)

2. There will be 10 in-class assignments. These are interactive learning activities
Some will require group work. (10 activities @10 points each) 100 points
Participation includes:
(in-class group activities, case law discussions, discussion questions, or Canvas
activities)
3. Media analysis paper (50)

4. There will be a 50 question midterm exam consisting of multiple-choice questions
worth 1 point each. (Chapters 1-7)

5. The final exam is multiple-choice: 50 questions worth 2 points each (Chapters 8-
13 and class lectures/class discussions we had throughout the semester) 100 points
Participation in Class Discussion
Class participation is a very important part of the learning process in this course. You
will be evaluated on the QUALITY of your contributions and insights. Quality comments
possess one or more of the following properties:
 Offers a different and unique, but relevant, perspective;
 Contributes to moving the discussion and analysis forward;
 Builds on other comments; displays critical thinking;

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