SIMPLE RULES FOR CLASS BEHAVIOR

There are certain requirements that will be necessary for the successful completion of this class.  The requirements are mandatory and are explained fully in this syllabus.

1. Study for quizzes
2. Read the chapters; take good notes
3. Be on time and stay until the end

You are responsible for keeping up with the assigned readings and being prepared for class discussions. The textbook readings are intended to provide background information to my lecture.  Because we will be having class discussions when I am lecturing, it is of the utmost importance that you read the assigned reading for that particular lecture in the textbook. If for some reason I am unable to lecture on a particular topic in the book you are still responsible for knowing that particular section of the assigned reading. So, please be aware that you will be tested on what the book covers.  Bring you textbook to every lecture.  In order to be successful in this class, you will need to devote equal study time to course lecture as well as the readings; therefore, class participation is expected.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE QUIZZES/EXAMS:

• This is a three hour course. An estimate of study time outside of class is 3 hours for every 1 hour in class. Therefore, you need to plan on spending at least 9 hours per week studying for this class, outside of class.
• Studying in college is a complex task, in that it involves many factors such as time management skills, reading ability, and study skills, among others…
• Achieving success in this course will require a time commitment. I recommend that you prepare for your exams and for class by ACTIVELY reading and outlining (taking detailed notes) the assignments.
• Students report that it is helpful to make a flash card for each paragraph of reading material.  They ask a question on one side of the card and answer it in their own words on the other side of the card.  Then, they have a way of testing their understanding of the content.

Behavior policy. 

Students are expected in this class to behave in a manner befitting adult, college students, with the proper respect displayed for their fellow students, the instructor, and the college. A student will receive one verbal warning only. Verbal warnings may include dismissal from class for the remainder of the class period. A second incident results in permanent expulsion with no chance for reinstatement.

Prohibited behavior includes, but are not limited to the following:

• Arriving late or leaving early from the classroom
• Talking on the cellphone or text messaging
• Carrying on side conversations with classmates
• Sleeping
• Doing other coursework, or reading the newspaper or other materials not related to the course
• Speaking rudely or forcefully to classmates
• Speaking rudely or forcefully to the instructor, questioning the instructor’s authority, expressing anger about a grade, or generally disrupting the instructor’s ability to teach
• Dominating the class discussion by not allowing other students to speak

PLEASE BE IN CLASS ON TIME! Class starts at 9:00 a.m.  

Exams:
Each student will be required to take a midterm and a comprehensive final during the semester. 

The midterm will consist of True/False, multiple choice and/or matching questions, and/or essay/short answer. The final exam will be comprehensive. The exam will consist of True/False and multiple choice questions.  

NO CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, OR TABLETS ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS ON THE DAY OF EXAMS! If a student has one of these devices on the day of the test, the student will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to take the test.

Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom once testing has begun.  If a student leaves the room, then their test will be taken up and graded based on the questions they have answered up to that point.

All tests will begin at 9:00, if a student enters the class after 9:10 they will not be allowed to take the test.  

Chapter Reading Quizzes:

Each student will be required to take a chapter reading quiz for each chapter that is assigned. Quizzes will be handed out at the beginning of class on each day a new chapter is started (this equals 2 quizzes a week), Students will have 20 minutes to complete each quiz. NO MAKE UP QUIZZES WILL BE ALLOWED. The two lowest quiz grades will be dropped.

Quizzes will cover the vocabulary and main points in each chapter.

Students will use the quizzes as a study guide for the midterm and the final.

Capstone assignment

(see below for more information)

All About Me Paper:

Each student will turn in a 1-2 page paper giving a brief overview of their

life and what they hope to accomplish with their degree. The paper is due

March 27, 2017 See attached guidelines for paper requirements.

Grading Scheme:
Exams                                       35%
Quizzes                                     30%

Attendance                                15%

Capstone  Assignment              10%

All About Me Paper                  10%

        
Total                                          100%

A = 100%-89.5%

B = 89.4%-79.5%
C = 79.4%-69.5%
D = 69.4%-59.5%

F = 59.4% and below
 

You get the grade you earn.  At the end of the semester, if you have a final grade of an 89.5 you will receive an A, if you have a final grade of 89.4 you will receive a B.

Makeup Policy:

Because the lowest two quiz scores will be dropped, there will be no make-up quizzes or exams.  The purpose for the drop grades is so that you can miss up to two quizzes for any reason, such as being late to class,  death in the family, illness, vacation, having a baby, not able to get your books on time, not having access to a computer, having to work, forgetting to take, etc…

Extra Credit:

There is not an “extra credit” option.  I want you to learn how to do college level work and do well in your class as opposed to passing a class based on extra credit.  I want you to learn the study skills necessary to be successful as you continue taking courses in college.   

Attendance and participation are required.  A role sheet will be handed out at the beginning of class, you will sign acknowledging you are present.  If you come in after the sign in sheet has been passed around, you are responsible for signing in before you leave I will not sign you in.  A student is allowed (2) two absences. Each additional absence will result in 10 points, per additional absence, being taken off of the attendance grade.  STUDENTS HAVE FAILED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY DID NOT ATTEND CLASS!

It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course or withdraw from the college. Failure to drop the course within a timely manner will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually an “F”. The last day to drop is May 2, 2017, you must have my permission to drop. You need to send me an email requesting to drop the class and the reason behind it.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED, HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

APA style

Format:

• Use 8.5” x 11” paper
• Type double-spaced with 1” margins on all edges.
• Page number should be in the top right corner.
• Indent each new paragraph
• Use Times Roman 12 pt. font.

Every assignment you turn in must have the following cover page attached. If the cover page is missing 10 points will be deducted from your grade.

Title of paper

Your name

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Instructor Haskins

ALL ABOUT ME PAPER:

March 27, 2017 – Due at the Beginning of Class

All About Me Paper guidelines

Purpose- To introduce yourself to the instructor.

Topics-

The paper needs to include information about your background, experiences, career goals, and anything in your life that may affect your performance in this class. 

Format-

This will be a five(5) paragraph essay with the following sections;

I-Introduction (what is your paper about)

II- Your history (family, educational history, etc...)

III- Your current situation (your current family situation, current work situation, hobbies, etc...)

IV- Your future (your major, what you plan to do with your degree, what you want to do when you grow up, etc...)

V- conclusion(summarize what your paper was about)

SEE ABOVE BOX FOR ADDITIONAL FORMAT REQUIRMENTS.

Length –
• Minimum 2 Page
• Maximum 4 Pages

Make sure to follow the format listed in the format for all assignments section.

CAPSTONE ASSIGNMENT:

Read the 16.4 CROSSCURRENTS feature box on page 598 in your textbook. After careful consideration, craft a 500-word essay (minimum of 2 pages double spaced) that addresses the items listed below:

1. Answer the critical thinking questions at the end of the selection.
2. In addition to the questions at the end of the selection, discuss the following:
   • What are the social and ethical implications of utilizing restorative justice practices?
   • Does the use of restorative justice enhance the interdependent relationship between the three components of the criminal justice system?
   • Discuss the effectiveness of these types of programs by analyzing empirical/quantitative data. (see items c below)
3. Responses should be supported by the use of substantive information from the textbook (minimum of 3 textbook citations) and data found via internet research. Several websites have been provided within the class site on Blackboard in the folder entitled “Capstone Research.”
4. Include a simple “Works Cited” section at the end of your essay that includes the names and URL’s of any websites used.
5. Assignment will be copied and pasted (do not upload) via the “Capstone Assignment” link on the class site in Blackboard.

• Check Blackboard DAILY
• Examples of previous students work will be available for you to view. This will give you examples to reference.
• Students will be responsible for printing off any material that is posted to Blackboard.