FAQs

As you read these, you might want to refer to your syllabus for more specific explanations, or you can always discuss these with the instructor. These policies apply to all my courses and are considered a part of each course syllabus.

What if I don't have an e-mail account?

	Each EC student is assigned a campus e-mail account during registration. This e-mail can be used for sending and receiving on-campus or off-campus email. If you have problems with it, contact EC's Information Technology office on the first floor of the Aaron Building.
	In my courses, students must activate their e-mail accounts no later than one week into the semester. The instructor will send and receive information and assignments to and from students on a regular basis.
	The Communication Department relies on e-mail as the primary way to communicate with majors. You should check your campus e-mail account at least once a week.

What if I can't turn in my assignment on the day it's due?

	You may submit an assignment BEFORE the due date.
	A written medical excuse or similar documentation is required if requesting to submit an assignment after the due date.
	Because of the nature of the communication field and professional work environment, late work is not eligible to receive full credit. Late work will receive a zero or a severe grade reduction.
	Regardless of excuse, all assignments must be submitted within one week of the due date.

What if I am late to class?

	It is the responsibility of the student to sign the attendance sheet in each class.
	One absence is a 1-point deduction from the final course average, and one tardy is a 1/2 point deduction from the final course average.
	Leaving class early is counted the same as a tardy.
	If you have or can get a medical excuse for missing all or part of a class, that written excuse must be submitted to the instructor within one week.

What if I am absent on exam day?

	You should meet with the instructor to arrange to take the exam BEFORE exam day.
	If you are unable to arrange to take the exam before exam day, a doctor's excuse or similar documentation is required when rescheduling with the instructor.
	All missed exams MUST be taken within one week of the original exam date regardless of the reason for the absence.
	It is the discretion of the instructor whether or not to allow a make-up exam.
	Make-up exams are not eligible to receive bonus points or curve points.

How many classes can I miss? Will absences affect my grade?

	One absence is a 1-point deduction from the final course average, and one tardy is a 1/2 point deduction from the final course average.
	If absent because of participation in a college-sanctioned event (intercollegiate athletics, Singers, etc.), then your absence is recorded but points will not be deducted from the final course average.
	Leaving class a little early is counted the same as a tardy.
	A medical excuse for missing all or part of a class must be submitted to the instructor within one week.
	For more information, see EC's *College Catalog* under Class Attendance Policy in the Academic Information section.

Research and Citing Sources

APA and MLA styles are acceptable. For information about plagiarism, please refer to your course syllabus.

Anything else?

	Everything should be typed and double-spaced unless the instructor or syllabus says otherwise.
	Always cite any sources--text, images, concepts, etc.
	We tape or record in our department. We do not film anything.
	This is the Communication Department, not the Communications Department.