COIN78 - XML Grading
Homework Assignments should be submitted on or before the due date and certainly before the final date of acceptance. If directions are not clear to you, please please email me, and be as specific as possible in the subject line. I recommend reading the online lecture notes and demos before doing any associated homework. I don't want you to be frustrated if you have any confusion about directions. Each course subject and lesson will have specific criteria in the assignment requirements for that course and project.
Assignments
Assignments are graded on how well they meet and exceed criteria and requirements and illustrate understanding of concepts used to create the desired effect. The following items are used in evaluatingassignments:
- Ability to follow instructions and satisfy the requirements
- Ability to follow direcion on naming and organizing files
- Testing for well-formedness and vailidity
- Use of good data modeling techniques
- Clean XML code (i.e., no unnecessary whitespace or added line breaks)
- Detail in your data mode and data strcuture
- Clarity in communications (is always appreciated)
Attendance
- Students should attend all sessions, arrive on time and remain for entire lecture/lab except for special pre-arranged circumstances or emergencies.
- Students missing more than 2 classes in a row may be dropped by the instructor. For online classes, this means if you get a zero and/or don't submit 2 homework assignments, you will be dropped or get a "W" or if you haven't logged on for a specified period of time you will be dropped or get a "W".
- Students missing more than 2 sessions during a term may have their grade reduced by one grade.
- Repeated tardiness may result in a grade reduction.
- Students taking classroom course who do not attend the final class session may have their grade reduced by one grade. The last session is usually a review and critique with analysis and discussion of projects. It is a good place to summarize and see theory into practice. It's also rewarding to view the work of classmates over an entire quarter or semester. Be there! For online courses this means that you must participate in the peer reviews and critiques after the final projects have been submitted and viewed.
Additional Factors the Effect Grades
Student showed exceptional classroom participation in one or more of the following:
- Assisting other students with their work
- Using the discussions to create dialog about the current project or info relevant to the course
- Shared techniques or tips learned in other courses with students, etc.
- Attend outside lectures and/or webinars on the subject
- A positive attitude, especially in email communications
You are registered for a letter grade unless you fill out a Pass/No Pass option card with the Registrar by the required date. A grade of A, B, or C receives a Pass. If you receive a D or F, you will receive a No Pass.
To take the class Pass/No Pass, fax your request to the admissions and records office. Fax: 650-949-7048. There is currently no way to request Pass/NoPass online. Check the Academic calendar for the dates in which this has to be done. The basic guideline is: Fall/Winter/Spring - Friday of the fourth week of instruction and Summer - Friday of the second week of instruction. Regardless of status, students are expected to complete all work, and maintain regular attendance (participation in the class discussions, lessons, etc.) or they will be dropped or assigned a "W".
There will be no incomplete grades given except for medical emergencies, and you must meet the legal requirment of having turned in 80% of your work. It is the responsibility of each student to monitor the academic calendar.
Back up all your work at every stage of development and keep copies of all homework assignments and projects that you submit to us. Excuses of lost work, crashed systems, disk errors, etc. are not acceptable reasons for not turning in assignments on time.
Late homework and lack of attendance or participation may result in a 'redo' for not following instructions. Students who don't attend the final session of in-class or online courses may receive a penalty in the form of a grade loss.
Final Grades are based on Assignments, Attendance, Collaboration, Final Projects, and a Positive Attitude.
