Editing User:Groceryheist/ut syllabus template (section)

== 6 Getting Help with Technology ==

Students needing help with technology in this course should contact the [https://its.utexas.edu/contact ITS Service Desk] or [insert contact information for your local support unit(s) and for course materials, software, hardware, or other technology used in your course].

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=== 6.1 Classroom Expectations ===

'''Class attendence''' [State your expectations for attendance with the rationale. Explain the consequences for not attending if there are any. If participation is included in the course grade, you should also list it in the assignments under “Grading for this Course.”]

'''Class participation''' [What do you mean by this and how they can succeed? If participation is included in the course grade, you should also list it in the assignments under “Grading for this Course.” ]

'''Behavior expectations''' [State the guidelines and ground rules for appropriate behavior. You can reference a class-specific code of conduct (some instructors ask students to write this during the first week of class) or, more formally and officially, Section 11-400 of the Institutional Rules in the General Information Catalog.]

'''Professional standards''' [List and describe any professional standards that apply in your school or to the subject being studied in your course.]

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=== 6.2 Content Warning ===

Our classroom provides an open space for the critical and orderly exchange of ideas through discussion. Some readings and other content in this course will include topics and comments that some students may find offensive and/or traumatizing. I’ll aim to forewarn students about potentially disturbing content and I ask all students to help to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity.

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=== 6.3 Artificial Intelligence ===

[The office of [https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct/facultyresources.php Student Conduct and Academic Integrity] recommends including a statement about the use of artificial intelligence tools in class and outlines three levels of permissibility to choose from, please tailor the below statement to meet your needs:

“The creation of artificial intelligence tools for widespread use is an exciting innovation. These tools have both appropriate and inappropriate uses in classwork. The use of artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT) in this class:

* …is strictly prohibited. This includes using AI to generate ideas, outline an approach, answer questions, solve problems, or create original language. All work in this course must be your own or created in group work, where allowed.
* …shall be permitted on a limited basis. You will be informed as to the assignments for which AI may be utilized. You are also welcome to seek my prior-approval to use AI writing tools on any assignment. In either instance, AI writing tools should be used with caution and proper citation, as the use of AI should be properly attributed. Using AI writing tools without my permission or authorization, or failing to properly cite AI even where permitted, shall constitute a violation of UT Austin’s Institutional Rules on academic integrity.
* …is permitted for students who wish to use them, provided the content generated by AI is properly cited.

If you are considering the use of AI writing tools but are unsure if you are allowed or the extent to which they may be utilized appropriately, please ask.”

For more information about AI in education, see the Center for Teaching and Learning’s [https://ctl.utexas.edu/5-things-know-about-chatgpt “5 Things to Know about ChatGPT” webpage] that includes [https://ctl.utexas.edu/chatgpt-and-generative-ai-tools-sample-syllabus-policy-statements additional suggested syllabi statements] for your consideration.]

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=== 6.4 Assignments ===

The following table represents how you will demonstrate your learning and how we will assess the degree to which you have done so.

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=== 6.5 Late Work and Making Up Missed Work ===

[Description of your policies around late work, e.g., late work is not accepted, or late work is accepted subject to an x-point grade reduction for every y hours late, etc. And a description of your policies and procedures around makeup assignments for missed work.]

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=== 6.6 Absences ===

[Describe if and how attendance will be used in determining the course grade, as well as any policies that apply to absences in your course.]

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=== 6.7 Religious Holy Days ===

By [https://catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/academic-policies-and-procedures/attendance/ UT Austin policy], you must notify me of your pending absence for a religious holy day as far in advance as possible of the date of observance. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.

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=== 6.8 Equitable Accommodation ===

[Specify policies such as dropping one or two assignment/quiz grades for any reason, or the option for taking a cumulative make-up exam if one exam is missed for any reason.]

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=== 6.9 Extra Credit ===

[Description of your policies: e.g., if you provide opportunities for extra credit, how is it awarded?]

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=== 6.10 +/- Grading Policy ===

[Disclose whether or not +/- grades will be used for the final class grade.]

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=== 6.11 Grade Breaks ===

[Include the grade breakdown for your class.]

{| class="wikitable table-striped"
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| style="text-align: left;"| A
| style="text-align: left;"| 94%
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| style="text-align: left;"| A-
| style="text-align: left;"| 90%
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| style="text-align: left;"| B+
| style="text-align: left;"| 87%
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| style="text-align: left;"| B
| style="text-align: left;"| 84%
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| style="text-align: left;"| B-
| style="text-align: left;"| 80%
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| style="text-align: left;"| C+
| style="text-align: left;"| 77%
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| style="text-align: left;"| C
| style="text-align: left;"| 74%
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| style="text-align: left;"| C-
| style="text-align: left;"| 70%
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| style="text-align: left;"| D+
| style="text-align: left;"| 67%
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| style="text-align: left;"| D
| style="text-align: left;"| 64%
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| style="text-align: left;"| D-
| style="text-align: left;"| 60%
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| style="text-align: left;"| F
| style="text-align: left;"| &lt;60%
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=== 6.12 Academic Integrity Expectations ===

Students who violate University rules on academic misconduct are subject to the student conduct process. A student found responsible for academic misconduct may be assigned both a status sanction and a grade impact for the course. The grade impact could range from a zero on the assignment in question up to a failing grade in the course. A status sanction can include a written warning, probation, deferred suspension or dismissal from the University. To learn more about academic integrity standards, tips for avoiding a potential academic misconduct violation, and the overall conduct process, please visit the Student [http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct Conduct and Academic Integrity website].

[It is strongly recommended that you outline any individual expectations for assignment completion- including parameters around group work, authorized resources, citation requirements, etc. in the assignment directions. Clear and detailed expectations not only reduce the likelihood of a possible violation, but they also aid the Student Conduct team in holding students accountable that fail to adhere to the assignment directions.]

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