PYS 314 Orientation Quiz

Question 1

1 / 1 pts

You send the instructor or your group facilitator an e-mail on Saturday night at 11 p.m. When will you likely get a response?

Saturday at midnight

Sunday morning

Sunday evening

Monday morning - Correct

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Question 2

1 / 1 pts

Which part of the class is worth the most points overall?

Discussion Forums

Chapter Check Ins - Correct

Critical Reading Assignments

Adolescents in the News Assignment

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Question 3

1 / 1 pts

If you do NOT post to the Introduce Yourself forum in your Group Discussion Board by midnight on Wednesday, 3/18, you will be dropped from the course per EKU's First Day Drop policy (see attached policy). 
4.3.5acr_drop_or_withdrawal_from_courses.pdf

True - Correct

False

Question 4

1 / 1 pts

You are currently taking the Orientation Quiz!

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 5

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is true regarding the PowerPoint Presentation of course material? 

This is the equivalent to lecture. 

Slides will have several short video explanations of material. 

You should work through each PPT and watch all embedded videos to fully understand the course content. 

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 6

1 / 1 pts

Which of the follow is/are true regarding the Chapter Check Ins? 

The Chapter Check Ins are meant to assess your understanding of a topic. 

Chapter Check Ins are open at the start of the course and a portion will close every two weeks as we cover course topics. 

The timing of the Chapter Check Ins closing gives you flexibility in when you can take them, while keeping us moving through material as a class. 

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 7

1 / 1 pts

Study the course PowerPoint presentations and embedded videos to prepare for the Chapter Check Ins. 

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 8

1 / 1 pts

Chapter Check Ins are closed book, closed PowerPoint, and are to be worked on individually.

True - Correct

False

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Question 9

1 / 1 pts

You must complete each Chapter Check Ins in one 30-minute sitting.  (The clock begins ticking and if you leave it will continue to tick and the Chapter Check In will auto-submit.)

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 10

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following are true regarding the Critical Reading Assignments?

There will be a Critical Reading Assignment for each topic.

The Critical Reading Assignments will be due at midnight on Friday of the week we cover the topic. 

A Grading Rubric and sample can be found in the Critical Reading tab. 

All of the above. - Correct

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Question 11

1 / 1 pts

Each Discussion Forum post is worth 10 points.

True - Correct

False

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Question 12

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following are true regarding the Discussion Forum posts? 

You should pick one Thread and make a single post to the one Thread you have selected before the forum closes at midnight on Friday of the week the topic is being covered.

Any posts made after midnight on Friday can be read but will not be graded.

A grading rubric and a sample post for the discussion forums can be found in the Discussion Forum tab.  

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 13

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following are true regarding making a second post to the Discussion Forums? 

You can earn an extra credit point for making a second post. 

The second post needs to be made at least 24 hours AFTER the first post. 

A and B are true - Correct

Correct

Question 14

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is true for the Adolescents in the News assignment? 

You will find a news story about someone who is 11-25 years old. 

You will identify 5 course topics in the story. 

You will ask and answer questions on your stories. 

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 15

1 / 1 pts

The purpose of firm course deadlines is to move all students through a course effectively. 

True - Correct

False

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Question 16

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is true regarding the course Make-Up Assignment Policy? 

You can complete any assignment early. 

You may request an extension for any reason BEFORE an assignment due date, and it will be granted. 

Only documentable emergencies will be considered if an assignment is not completed on time. (You may be asked to present your documentation of your emergency.)

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 17

1 / 1 pts

There is no partial credit for late assignments. 

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 18

1 / 1 pts

You have a question about the due date for an assignment. How should you get that question answered?

Send the instructor an e-mail.

Check the Course Questions Forum, and post a question if needed.  - Correct

Ask a student who has taken the class before.

Don't ask!

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Question 19

1 / 1 pts

You have a sick child and need an extension on an assignment. How should you make this request? 

Send your Group Faciltator an email BEFORE the assignment due date reqesting an extension. (It will be granted!) - Correct

Check the Course Questions Forum, and post a question if needed. 

Ask a student who has taken the class before.

Don't ask!

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Question 20

1 / 1 pts

Your public library is a good place to find a back-up computer if you have a computer problem.

True - Correct

False

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Question 21

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following are true about Technology Requirements for this course? 

There will be no concessions for computer malfunctions (this includes the computer of the course instructor and facilitators). 

Students can get a free download of the Microsoft Office Suite (see syllabus for link)

All of the Above - Correct

Correct

Question 22

1 / 1 pts

You are having a problem with your computer connecting to Canvas.  What should you do? 

E-mail the instructor. 

Post a question to the course questions forum. 

Call the Blackboard (Bb) help desk at 859-622-3000. - Correct

Correct

Question 23

1 / 1 pts

Important dates for the semester can be found in the Colonel's Compass. 

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 24

1 / 1 pts

A link with information about Accessibility Accommodation, Academic Integrity, and Discrimination & Harassment can be found on the course syllabus. 

True - Correct

False

Correct

Question 25

1 / 1 pts

The last page of the syllabus contains the Tentative Course Outline with all assignments and due dates listed on one page. 

True - Correct

False

Correct