2. ASSIGNMENTS WILL INCLUDE
• Quizzes
• Discussions
• Examinations
• Active Learning Activities
• Final Paper and Presentation
3. QUIZZES
Description Point Value Due Date
11 quizzes (1 per week) throughout the course
Will assess understanding of material
Will consist of multiple choice and short
Quizzes will be timed (30 minutes)
15 pts each
Total: 165pts
Students are expected to
complete each quiz every
Tuesday by 11:59PM before
to a new lecture
Quizzes assess learning on
an ongoing basis and
cannot be made up
4. DISCUSSIONS
Description Point Value Due Date
12 discussions (1 per week) throughout the
course
Students will
o Answer discussion prompt
o Reply to at least two (2) other student’s
o Respond to at least (1) comment left on
post(s)
25 pts each
Total: 300 pts
Students are expected to
complete discussions after
lectures. Discussion posts
are due on Tuesday by
11:59PM after a new lecture
Discussions assess learning
on an ongoing basis and
cannot be made up
5. EXAMINATIONS
Description Point Value Due Date
2 examinations (1 midterm, 1 final exam)
Exams will consist of multiple choice
Students will submit 10 proposed questions
the exam; good questions will be included
Examinations will be timed (90 minutes)
100 pts each
Total: 200pts
Exam 1 5/27
Exam 2 8/1
6. ACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Description Point Due Date
5 active learning activities
Students will be assigned to learning
Students will be assessed on their own
individual participation
25 points
Total:
125pts
Students are expected to
complete discussions
after lectures. Discussion
posts are due on Tuesday
by 11:59PM after a new
lecture
Activities assess learning
on an ongoing basis and
cannot be made up
7. FINAL PAPER AND PRESENTATION
Description Point Value Due Date
Students will be required to produce a
paper and media presentation that
research on a specific area of social
psychology. The final paper will be 5
in length and the media presentation can
be a PowerPoint, video, or audio.
are encouraged to be creative with this
assignment. A full assignment description
will be provided at midterm.
Paper: 75
points
Presentation:
35 points
Total: 110
points
Final paper will be
due on 8/1 at
11:59PM
