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by Ryan B.Posted onAugust 17, 2017Assignments

Weekly Discussion Starter Assignment, 200-Level (McGowen, UR)

This assignment, written by Dr. Ernest McGowen, has been implemented in his “Introduction to American Government” course. This assignment requires a designated group of students…

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by Ryan B.Posted onAugust 17, 2017August 17, 2017Assessment

Rubric for a 200-Level Course (McGowen, UR)

Excellent for grading weekly blog posts meant to serve as discussion starters.

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by Ryan B.Posted onFebruary 16, 2016February 17, 2016Customizing Your Site

Tiled Background Images

Background images that are free to download, tile seamlessly, and help provide visual depth.

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by Ryan B.Posted onFebruary 16, 2016August 17, 2017Assignments

Weekly Assignment for a First-Year Seminar (Fetrow, UR)

Low-point, low-risk assignment with clear expectations and instructions regarding length, audience, and commenting on others’ work.

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by Ryan B.Posted onFebruary 15, 2016February 16, 2016Assessment

Rubric for a First-Year Seminar (Fetrow, UR)

Ideal for students who need to focus their attention on developing critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. 5-point scale.

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by Ryan B.Posted onFebruary 15, 2016July 23, 2020Assessment

Four-Point Rubric (Sample, Davidson)

A tried-and-true rubric focusing on content and using a 4-point scale.

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