Journalistic Code of Ethics
Class Policies
Homework / Assignment Policy / Class dynamics:
1. Being prepared for class is critical for success. Expect some form of homework each day. Deadlines are critical and late work is not acceptable. Any late work may be completely rejected at the instructors discretion however; if accepted consideration will be given to the type of work/assignment, kind of deadline given, the students overall history and engagement. Accepted late work will be reduced as follows: one letter grade deduction per day late and any work turned in more than four days late may not receive more than 50% credit.
2. All work must be typed unless otherwise directed. If you are using the schools computers and printers plan your time and print your work well in advance of class. Deadlines for work require being in class on time or work will be considered late. Note printing or working on assignments during other high school or college class time is not acceptable.
3. Online postings must be completed on time. Instructor screenshots your assignments and/or online pages when assignments are due. Failure to post or publish your work on time may receive a zero score. Additionally failure to document, title and/or backup online work, may result in a zero score.
4. This course has a peer accountability and a collaborative component. Though some work is done in collaboration all students are scored individually. Group dynamics are always considered by the instructor but it is the students responsibility to make an appointment with the instructor to discuss any group issues when teams are unable to resolve issues. The instructor is always available to assist teams through problems. Students will help each other edit, critique and motivate one another to complete a cohesive yearbook and other projects.
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ssessment Strategies:
Expect a variety of assessments. Expect a written test following each unit or topic as well as a mid-term and final exams each semester. Homework assignments will range from writing, photography, photo editing and enhancement as well as graphic design. Critique, verbal and written, is a reoccurring assessment. Expect rubrics for all assignments except when routine expectations are established.
Class Expectation:
Plagiarism is never acceptable and will be met with disciplinary action. Please be advised that only the photographer that
has taken a photograph has the right to publish the photograph or claim it as his/her own. Giving or receiving a
photograph from another person for class assignments and scores is strictly prohibited.
Cell Phones are prohibited. In compliance with DUAA policy cell phone use in class is not permitted which includes
ringing or vibrating phones. Make sure your phone is silenced before entering the room. In accordance with school
policy cell phones and/or other technology used in classrooms without permission may be confiscated and returned when
the instruct deems appropriate (end of class or end of day or when the parent retrieves the device from the office).
Expect to be held accountable to high standards in all work. Students must maintain the highest integrity in all work the
publish. Each student is to exam and proof all work with extreme care as they publish in print or online. In some cases
errors in publishing may result in disciplinary action.
Attention to detail is critical. When publishing for the yearbook or personal assignments following directions, maintaining
proper file names, backups for all work, and documenting proof of ownership are all required. Additionally students are
obligated to exercise good taste and fairness to the school community in published work. Failure to do so may result
in lesser scores and may lead to disciplinary action.
No food or drink is permitted in the classroom in accordance with University policy.
Maintain DUAA core values at all times..
1. Being prepared for class is critical for success. Expect some form of homework each day. Deadlines are critical and late work is not acceptable. Any late work may be completely rejected at the instructors discretion however; if accepted consideration will be given to the type of work/assignment, kind of deadline given, the students overall history and engagement. Accepted late work will be reduced as follows: one letter grade deduction per day late and any work turned in more than four days late may not receive more than 50% credit.
2. All work must be typed unless otherwise directed. If you are using the schools computers and printers plan your time and print your work well in advance of class. Deadlines for work require being in class on time or work will be considered late. Note printing or working on assignments during other high school or college class time is not acceptable.
3. Online postings must be completed on time. Instructor screenshots your assignments and/or online pages when assignments are due. Failure to post or publish your work on time may receive a zero score. Additionally failure to document, title and/or backup online work, may result in a zero score.
4. This course has a peer accountability and a collaborative component. Though some work is done in collaboration all students are scored individually. Group dynamics are always considered by the instructor but it is the students responsibility to make an appointment with the instructor to discuss any group issues when teams are unable to resolve issues. The instructor is always available to assist teams through problems. Students will help each other edit, critique and motivate one another to complete a cohesive yearbook and other projects.
A
ssessment Strategies:
Expect a variety of assessments. Expect a written test following each unit or topic as well as a mid-term and final exams each semester. Homework assignments will range from writing, photography, photo editing and enhancement as well as graphic design. Critique, verbal and written, is a reoccurring assessment. Expect rubrics for all assignments except when routine expectations are established.
Class Expectation:
Plagiarism is never acceptable and will be met with disciplinary action. Please be advised that only the photographer that
has taken a photograph has the right to publish the photograph or claim it as his/her own. Giving or receiving a
photograph from another person for class assignments and scores is strictly prohibited.
Cell Phones are prohibited. In compliance with DUAA policy cell phone use in class is not permitted which includes
ringing or vibrating phones. Make sure your phone is silenced before entering the room. In accordance with school
policy cell phones and/or other technology used in classrooms without permission may be confiscated and returned when
the instruct deems appropriate (end of class or end of day or when the parent retrieves the device from the office).
Expect to be held accountable to high standards in all work. Students must maintain the highest integrity in all work the
publish. Each student is to exam and proof all work with extreme care as they publish in print or online. In some cases
errors in publishing may result in disciplinary action.
Attention to detail is critical. When publishing for the yearbook or personal assignments following directions, maintaining
proper file names, backups for all work, and documenting proof of ownership are all required. Additionally students are
obligated to exercise good taste and fairness to the school community in published work. Failure to do so may result
in lesser scores and may lead to disciplinary action.
No food or drink is permitted in the classroom in accordance with University policy.
Maintain DUAA core values at all times..