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Draft Syllabus: MGT 3003.003 (Internet), Fall Semester 2017

Business Communication and Professional Development

(Updated August 17, 2017: All Dates & Times are Central Time Zone)

NOTE:(1) Only the online version of this syllabus is current. (2) Both PC and Mac users should use the Mozilla Firefox or Chromebrowsersfor full access UTSA to Web sites,to Blackboard-based assignments/exams, and to McGraw-Hill Connect-based assignments/exams. (3) In the event of conflicting assignment information and/or associated deadline dates with this syllabus or and other documentation/schedule, the information in this syllabus takes precedence. Find Blackboard Learnat

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

COMMUNICATION PLAN AND CONTACTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE FORMAT...... 2

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) DEGREE PROGRAM GOALS

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

STUDY RESOURCES

GRADING POLICY

COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSE PLAN

ACTIVITY TYPES

COURSE POLICIES

COURSE GRADING & SUBMISSION POLICIES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

20 EXTRA-CREDIT POINTS OPPORTUNITY: The Career Action Program (business majors only)……………..17

You probably remember the classic book and movie, The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy laments to her pet dog: “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” This course will take you out of “Kansas,” a metaphor for your experiences prior to entering the “real world” of professionalism. In doing so, it will challenge your time-management skills in order to complete time-sensitive assignments prior to their deadlines. Effective time management skills are valued and critical skills, both in this course and in the real world of work.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Bennie Wilson

Website:

Office Hours:TR: 12:30pm-1:30pm and by appointment

COMMUNICATION PLAN AND CONTACTS

COURSE TEAM / EMAIL ADDRESSES / PHONE / OFFICE HOURS
Professor
Dr. Bennie Wilson / Blackboard message or email

  • Point deductions
/ Message preferred / TR: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
and by appointment
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Aaron Vega / Blackboard Learn message or email

  • Résumé Grading (non-CAP students)
  • Résumégrading
  • Miscellaneouspoints
/ Message preferred / TR: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
and by appointment
Tech Support
McGraw-Hill
Blackboard course / McGraw-Hill tech support; (800) 331-5094 (toll-free): Text, "Connect"
  • UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) Tech Support:
Blackboard issue report form: Blackboard course navigation issues

ATTENTION: This is a completely online course. Because of their unreliability, using Wi-Fi computer connections is prohibited for completing course assignments. You do so at your own risk, without any assignment “do-overs.”

COURSE DESCRIPTION

(3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: COM 1043 or COM 1053, WRC 1023, and classified as a pre-business or declared major in the College of Business or approval of Department Chair and Dean of the College.

This course examines basic interpersonal communication processes within written and oral channels, with practical applications for the business environment. We will focus on three areas: 1) planning, researching, organizing, writing, editing, and revising business-related documents; 2) planning, organizing, and delivering oral presentations in a business setting; and 3) preparing for professional success in the business world, including career planning, networking, job searching, résumé preparation, and job application and interviewing. The preparation of a resume is required. (Formerly MGT 3043; Credit for both MGT 3003 and MGT 3043 is not authorized.)

Important Note: If you are a management major, you must earn a grade of “C-“ or better in MGT 3003 in order to stay in that major. Otherwise, you must either retake the course or change majors. If you are not a management major, please check the UTSA Course Catalog regarding similar provisions for this or other courses.

COURSE FORMAT

This course will be taught entirely online through McGraw-Hill Connect and Blackboard Learn. There will be no class meetings on campus; however, voluntary extra-credit opportunities will be conducted outside of class. See the course calendar and plan below for details.

Course Navigation Instructions: When you log in to Blackboard, you will arrive at the Course Content page. Use the course menu on the left side of your screen to go to other locations in the course.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) DEGREE PROGRAM GOALS

  • Students will be able to communicate, verbally and in writing, information and ideas pertinent tobusiness decision-making. (This course directly supports thisgoal.)
  • Students will be able to use quantitative analysis and quantitative and non-quantitative reasoning to effectively identify and solve businessproblems.
  • Students will be able to use current information technology to support businessdecision-making.
  • Students will be able to incorporate a global perspective in businessdecisions.
  • Students will be able to identify ethical and legal issues in a business context and find alternatives that demonstrate ethicalvalues.

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

  • Text: Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World, 3rd ed., by Peter Cardon, McGraw-Hill Publishing, in one of the followingformats:
  • Combination Loose-Leaf with Connect Access Card for McGraw-Hill “Connect” Learning Management System (cost approx. $149.00): ISBN−9781260240085 - available in the Universitybookstore.

The Pre Pack includes:

  • A hard copy, loose-leaf version of thetext
  • Access to thee-Book
  • An access code to “Connect,” an online (via the course Blackboard site) study and assignmentsystem required for thiscourse.
  • Connect Access Card (cost approx. $114): ISBN: 9781260232219 – available in the bookstore (you will need the Connect code to access the online study modules including the eBook and Connect/LearnSmart content)
  • Access to thee-Book
  • An access code to “Connect,” an online (via the course Blackboard site) study and assignmentsystem required for thiscourse.
  • Online Blackboard Connect Access Purchase (cost $90.00): The direct student purchase through Blackboard includes: Access to e-Book and Connect (no printed book), an online study and assignment system required for this course. (NOTE: Do notpurchase Connect access online through the McGraw-Hill web-site, or you will nothave access to Connect assignments via Blackboard. See the “Register for Connect through Blackboard” link on the left side of the course Blackboard site for a tutorial on how to do this.)

oIMPORTANT NOTES:

If you took this course a previous semester and you are retaking it this semester, you should know that:

If you used a previous edition of the text, you must purchase the current 3rd edition for this class.

If you are retaking this course and used the current 3rd edition for this class, your Connect access may have, or might soon, expire. It is your responsibility to contact the McGraw-Hill s soon as possible to seek an extension of this access.

If your access—including the two-week courtesy access—expires prior to the last Connect-based assignment, you will forfeit any Connect-based assignments that you miss during the expirationperiod.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE & HARDWARE: The primary software requirement for accessing UTSA networks is Microsoft Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. If you use a MAC computer, you must be able to produce documents that are compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013. (NOTE: Do not submit documents as zip files or files that are not compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013, e.g., Google docs, etc.)

Wireless Internet connections are inherently unstable and spotty, particularly in public locations. Never use Wi-Fi connections for any of the assignments—online or otherwise—in this course. You should access your assessments at home or work locations with a stable high-speed Internet connection, and with a physical wire running from the router directly to your computer's Internet port. An Ethernet cable is one of the most popular forms of network cable used on wired networks--they easily connect from your laptop to wired computers located in libraries, hotels, etc. in many metropolitan areas.

STUDY RESOURCES

  • Study and LearningAssistance
  • McGraw-Hill “Connect”: This interactive eLearning and assignment program is available at the course Blackboard site, located at the links on the left side of each Blackboard page. It provides many extensive study and evaluation tools to assist your success in reading and understanding chapter materials in the text. These include practice chapter pre- and post-quizzes, simulation exercises, etc. In addition, this program is required to access Connect-based assignments. “Connect” also includes accessto the following optional learning tools:

LearnSmart “SmartBook”: An adaptive reading system that creates a personalized reading process whereby the student’s text reading continuously adapts by highlighting content based on what the student does and does not know.

LearnSmart “Achieve”: An adaptive learning system that improves writing editing skills.

  • Tomás Rivera Center (TRC): Learning Assistance Services for Undergraduate Students at the TRC provides one-on-one Academic Coaching, which can assist with many educational concerns, such as time management, overcoming procrastination, reading strategies, note taking, and study skills. Visit the TRC website ( for more information.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Follow the instructions belowimmediately if you believe there has been a systemic network outage affecting your access to Blackboard and/or McGraw-Hill Connect.

  • Problems with Blackboard Learn-based Assignments: First, access the UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) public alert web page at which has a history of Blackboard outages and what time they occurred. Notify me if you believe a Blackboard outage affected you.

Second, if no outages occurred, and you still cannot access Blackboard, email OIT Tech Support at and provide the following information:

  • Your name, email address, banner ID/Username
  • Details of your problem
  • Phone number where you can be contacted
  • Your course and section number, and the name of your professor
  • Your computer’s operating system & version number, e.g. Mac OSX, Windows 7, Windows XP, etc.
  • The name and version of internet browser in which you are using blackboard, e.g., Safari version 5.1.2, Internet Explorer version 8, Mozilla Firefox version 12, etc.
  • If you used a UTSA-owned computer, provide your computer’s inventory/asset number
  • Problems with McGraw-Hill Connect-based Assignments: Phone or email McGraw-Hill technical support. Be sure to inform them you registered on “Connect” via Blackboard, not via the McGraw-Hill Website.
  • CallTech support at (800) 331-5094 during below times (Central DaylightTime):
  • Sunday:11:00 a.m. – 1:00a.m.
  • MondaythruThursday:7:00 a.m. - 3:00a.m.
  • Friday:8:00 a.m. - 8:00p.m.
  • Saturday:9:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m.
  • EmailTech support by accessing
  • Complete “Your Information” on theform.
  • Select “Connect” under “ProductName.”
  • Click “SubmitQuestion”

Provide a screenshot of the problem, if possible

Tell them the specifics of your problem and the date and time of yourissue.

Ask if there was a systemic Connect systems outage, and the date/timesthereof.

Ask them to notify your professor of their findings at

Record the incident reference number they provideyou and provide it to our McGraw-Hill representative, at

GRADING INFORMATION

Your semester grade will be based on a combination of a final exam, resume assignment, module tests, challenge cases, practice sets, checks for understanding, and short activities/exercises.

Required Assignments / Contribution to Semester Grade
Final Exam / 8% [100 pts/1200]
Resume Assignment / 8% [100 pts/1200]
Module Tests / 28% [11 @30 pts each = 330 pts/1200]
Challenge Cases / 21% [10 @25 pts each – 250 pts/1200]
Practice Sets / 13% [10 @15 pt. each =150 pts/1200]
Check Your Understanding / 16% [20 @10 pts each = 200 pts/1200]
Exercises / 4% [2 @10 pts each and 1 @ 30= 50 pts/1200]
Activities / 2% (4 @ 5 pts each = 20 pts/1200]
Total / 100% [based on 1200 possible points]

Final grades will be based on students earning the following points out of a possible 1200.

Course Grade Determination
(Based on Max 1200 Assignment Points)
Letter Grade / Grade Points / Course Points Between
A+ / 4.00 / 1160 / 1200+
A / 4.00 / 1120 / 1159
A- / 3.67 / 1080 / 1119
B+ / 3.33 / 1040 / 1079
B / 3.00 / 1000 / 1039
B- / 2.67 / 960 / 999
C+ / 2.33 / 920 / 959
C / 2.00 / 980 / 919
C- / 1.67 / 840 / 879
D+ / 1.33 / 800 / 839
D / 1.00 / 760 / 799
D- / 0.67 / 720 / 759
F / 0.00 / 0 / 719

COURSE SCHEDULE

Modules assignments and tests are available on a Module Week basis, as follows:

Module Weeks / Modules / Text Readings / Due Date
Week 1: August 22- Sept. 3 / Module 1 / Chapter 1 & 2 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Sept. 3
Week 2: Sept.4- Sept. 10 / Module 2 / Chapter 2 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Sept. 10
Week 3: Sept.11- Sept. 17 / Module 3 / Chapter 3 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Sept. 17
Week 4: Sept.18 – Sept. 24 / Module 4 / Chapter 4 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Sept. 24
Week 5: Sept. 25- Oct. 1 / Module 5 / Chapter 5 & 6 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Oct. 1
Week 6: Oct. 2- Oct. 8 / Module 6 / Chapter 7 & 8 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Oct. 8
Week 7: Oct.9- Oct. 15 / REVIEW
Week 8: Oct. 16- Oct. 22 / Module 7 / Chapter 16 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Oct. 22
Week 9: Oct. 23- Oct 29 / Module 8 / Chapter 16 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Oct. 29
Week 10: Oct. 30- Nov. 5 / Module 9 / Chapter 9 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Nov. 5
Week 11: Nov. 6- Nov. 12 / Module 10 / Chapter 11 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Nov. 12
Week 12: Nov. 13- Nov. 19 / Module 11 / Chapter 10 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Nov. 19
Week 13: Nov. 20- Nov. 26 / THANKSGIVING / THANKSGIVING
Week 14: Nov. 27- Dec. 3 / Module 12 / Chapter 14 & 15 / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Dec. 3
Week 15: Dec. 4- Dec. 10 / REVIEW
Week 16: Final: Dec. 9 – Dec 10th / Final Exam / Open 12:00 AM CSTSaturday, 12:00 AM(Morning) / Sunday, 11:59 PM CST Dec. 10
Grades Due UTSA Registrar (via Dr. Wilson) Dec. 19

The UTSA academic calendar can be found at

COURSE PLAN

This table includes graded activities only. The end of chapter “Module Tests” and the Final Exam are the only timed tests. You are allowed only one attempt on these tests and on all other graded activities. It is your responsibility to access and submit the proper assignment/test prior to its deadline.

GRADED ACTIVITIES / POINTS / # Questions / TIME LIMITS
MODULE 1 / TOTAL: 90 / Min
1.1 / 1.1.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
1.2 / 1.2.4 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
1.3 / 1.3 Challenge Case (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 25 / 7 / 7
1.4 / 1.4.5 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
1.5 / 1.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 2 / TOTAL: 90 / Min
2.1 / 2.1.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
2.2 / 2.2.6 CFU
2.2.7 Practice / 10
15 / 5
5 / 5
5
2.4 / 2.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 6 / 10
2.5 / 2.5 Module Test / 30 / 28 / 30
GRADED ACTIVITIES / POINTS / # Questions / TIME LIMITS
MODULE 3 / TOTAL: 90 / Min
3.1 / 3.1.5 CFU
3.1.6 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 10
15 / 5
1 / 5
5
3.2 / 3.2.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
3.4 / 3.4 Challenge Case (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 25 / 7 / 10
3.5 / 3.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 4 / TOTAL: 90 / Min
4.1 / 4.1.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
4.2 / 4.2.3 Exercise
4.2.5 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 10
15 / 5
1 / n/a
5
4.4 / 4.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 5 / 10
4.5 / 4.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 5 / TOTAL: 100 / Min
5.1 / 5.1.4 Activity (McGraw-Hill Connect)
5.1.5 CFU / 5
10 / 1
5 / 5
5
5.2 / 5.2.7 CFU
5.2.8 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 10
15 / 5
1 / 5
5
5.3 / 5.3.4 Exercise / 10 / 10 / 10
5.4 / 5.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 6 / 10
5.5 / 5.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 6 / TOTAL: 95 / Min
6.1 / 6.1.4 CFU
6.1.5 CFU / 5
10 / 4
6 / 5
5
6.2 / 6.2.7 CFU / 10 / 7 / 5
6.3 / 6.3.4 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
6.4 / 6.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 6 / 10
6.5 / 6.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 7 / TOTAL: 110 / Min
7.3 / 7.3 Challenge Case: Create a Resume / 100 / n/a / n/a
7.4 / 7.4.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
GRADED ACTIVITIES / POINTS / # Questions / TIME LIMITS
MODULE 8 / TOTAL: 75 / Min
8.2 / 8.2 Exercise / 30 / 30 / 15
8.3 / 8.3.3 Activity
8.3.5 CFU / 5
10 / 1
5 / 10
8.5 / 8.5 Module Test / 30 / 32 / 30
MODULE 9 / TOTAL: 80 / Min
9.1 / 9.1.6 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
9.2 / 9.2.5 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
9.3 / 9.3 Challenge Case / 25 / 8 / 10
9.4 / 9.4 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 10 / TOTAL: 95 / Min
10.1 / 10.1.2 Activity
10.1.5 CFU / 5
10 / 1
5 / 5
5
10.2 / 10.2.6 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
10.3 / 10.3.5 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
10.4 / 10.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 7 / 10
10.5 / 10.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 11 / TOTAL: 95 / Min
11.1 / 11.1.4 Activity
11.1.5 CFU / 5
10 / 1
5 / 5
10
11.2 / 11.2.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
11.3 / 11.3.4 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
11.4 / 11.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 7 / 10
11.5 / 11.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
MODULE 12 / TOTAL: 90 / Min
12.1 / 12.1.3 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
12.2 / 12.2.5 Practice (McGraw-Hill Connect) / 15 / 1 / 5
12.3 / 12.3.5 CFU / 10 / 5 / 5
12.4 / 12.4 Challenge Case / 25 / 7 / 10
12.5 / 12.5 Module Test / 30 / 30 / 30
FINAL EXAM / TOTAL: 100 / 50

* CFU (Check for Understanding)

ASSIGNMENT ACTIVITY TYPES

Below are the types of activities and assessments you may encounter—depending on semester-by-semester availability― as you work your way through the course.

  • Read: Read from online resources (open source textbooks, articles, journals) on topics relevant to learning outcomes.
  • Watch: Watch videos, animations, slideshow, or other sources to understand lesson concepts and answer questions on what you've learned.
  • Listen: Listen to podcasts or other audio sources to understand lesson concepts and answer questions on what you've learned.
  • Explore: Learn more about topics of particular interest to you.
  • Checks for Understanding (CFU): Answer straightforward questions on the material to make sure you understand basic concepts before moving on.
  • Discuss: Collaborate with your classmates to discuss an open-ended issue relevant to the lesson in a respectful and thoughtful environment.
  • Journal: Reflect on a particular concept or topic using critical thinking and creative skills, and with enough detail for possible use later in the course.
  • Practice Sets: Participate in an application-based activity related to a skill learned in the lesson.
  • Module Exam: Answer a variety of questions based on the module lessons for a grade.
  • Challenge: Engage in a creative, problem-solving application of knowledge and skills, individually and as a team, of a lesson in a real-world context.

COURSE COMPUTER ACCESS POLICIES

Important Notes Regarding Online AssignmentConnectivity:

  • The University drops students from class if they are delinquent in paying University fees (tuition, fines, etc.). These students cannot access Blackboard, McGraw-Hill Connect, and cannot attend classes, submit course assignments or submit course assignments (either hard copy or online), either in advance or retroactively during the time dropped from classes, even if eventually the student pays his/her fees.
  • Computer systems are notoriously subject to unforeseen and uncontrollable situations that may cause them to crash. Failure to complete online assignments on time due to the following unfortunate events will not be a basis for deadline extensions of “Connect” or Blackboard-based assignments, or for résuméassignments.
  • Before Starting EACH Assignment/Test
  • To ensure proper computer configuration, run a Browser Check for Connect at a Browser Check for Blackboard at

  • Use compatible browsers; Mozilla Firefox or Chrome.
  • Turn off pop-up blockers
  • Clear your browser cache
  • Start with a new browser session
  • Use a wired connection; wireless connections can be interrupted by interference from other devices or due to saturation of wireless access points in public areas.
  • Close all other programs, e.g., movies, music, e-mail, anything not needed to run the test.
  • Do not use Wi-Fi connections--including Wi-Fi connected routers--for online assignments. Use only hardwired computers such as thosein UTSA computer labs, the library, and elsewhere on campus and in other home and work locations. AirRowdy and other wireless connections--particularly those serving apartment complexes, dormitories, and other high-volume areas--are prone to disconnectingunexpectedly.
  • Whether or not you use a hard-wired computer, there are serious hazards involved in waiting untilnear the deadline time to complete online assignments. Risky high-volume times to complete assignments that might experience connection issues will not be a basis for a “do-over,” These include, for example:
  • Attempting to navigate through the assignment with the “Back” and/or “Forward” arrows of your Browser, rather than using the navigation tools within the assignment itself.
  • Without overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the assumption is that wired or Wi-Fi systems connection problems with Blackboard and/or Connect that prohibit online access and/or create outages on the assignment deadline date are the result of system overload created by an inordinate number of students attempting to access these assignments after 12: 00 p.m. (noon) on the deadline date. Your attempt to complete assignments during this period is at your ownrisk.
  • Bad weather such as electrical storms and the like may result in computerdisruptions—do not attempt to complete assignments/test during such events.
  • Depending on the day and time of a computer systems crash, and waiting until the “last minute”to complete your online assignment, there is a high probability that there will likely not be timely support from the Blackboard or McGraw-Hill staffs to assist you with your technicalissues.
  • Do not set your computer to “time-out” during a level of inactivity that may “time-out” assignments and tests.
  • During Each Assignment/Test
  • Do not refresh the page, close the window, or click the browser's "Back" and "Forward" buttons/arrows; use only the navigation links/buttons displayed in the assignment/test.
  • Do not double-click the Start button while waiting for assignment/test to load, causing multiple instances of it to open.
  • Avoid using the scroll wheel on the mouse; doing so after clicking an answer choicemay inadvertently change your answer selection.
  • Graded Activities:
  • All graded Module assignments are available on the first day of the Module Week (Monday), and are due not later than 11:59:00 p.m. on the last day of the Module Week (Sunday).
  • Again, before attempting to access Blackboard andeach Connect assignment, click on Check My Computerto see if your computer meets the compatibility requirements for Connect and Blackboard. If not compatiblefor listed reasons, e.g., outdated browser version, blocked cookies, pop-up blocker is on, etc., correct the issue, and troubleshoot again. If compatible, click “Connect Quizzes & Writing Assignment” at your Blackboard site, to access theassignment.
  • Access “Connect” assignments and quizzes through the Blackboard “Connect” link on the left side of the folder or by clicking on the title of the assignment itself. They are available from the start of the applicable Module Week that includes the various tests and assignments, as listed on the “Course Schedule” above.
  • There are no assignment extensions or “do-overs” under any circumstances unless the McGraw-Hill and/or Blackboard tech support staffs certify to the professor that there was a systemic Connect or Blackboard outage during the time you attempted to access a particular quiz consistent with the provisions of thissyllabus.
  • Assignment/test points are not awarded unless students click the applicable “submit” button for each assignment by the assignment submission deadline.
  • Final Exam:The final will be available for a specified period of time and consists of multiple-choice questions from the text chapters assigned.
  • Résumé: You will have one attempt to prepare and send a professional job résumé as part of the professional development portion of this course. The résumé grading rubric is at (Notes: [1] Do not start this assignment until after reading these instructions on submitting résumé writing assignments, [2] do not submit a cover letter with this assignment, and [3] do not submit this assignment in a format file that only a MAC computer canread.
  • The résumé turn-in process is as follows: Upload your completed résumé as a PDF file onlyto the course Blackboard site by the deadline listed in the class schedule and this syllabus. (NOTE: If you upload your résumé as a non-PDF file, your assignment will be graded “zero” if it is notreadable. If you upload it as a Word document, there is the danger that you will lose points for distortions in formatting and content alignment.)
  • The TA will grade your résumé via the online grading rubric on Blackboard.
  • Your résumé should be for a job or type of job you will likely be seeking--if you have no specific job or employer to refer to, refer to a job for which you might like to apply, and/or an employer for which youmight like to work. The résumé must follow the CSPD résumé template at This is to permit consistency of grading this assignment among all of the students.
  • After you receive your graded rubric, you are encouraged to make any recommended changes, and/or change the formatting of your résumé to meet your personal preferences.

COURSE GRADING & SUBMISSION POLICIES