{"id":134,"date":"2019-09-05T22:16:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T05:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rmst221b\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2019-11-26T13:46:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T20:46:28","slug":"self-assessing-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rmst221b\/self-assessing-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-assessing work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some of your work in this course will be marked by me\u2014as feedback and that kind of commentary is important for learning\u2014but you will be the person who decided on your grade for it. (This is a version of \u201cungrading.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a copy of what is on Canvas, which is where you\u2019ll be submitting your self-assessment (and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rmst221b\/peer-assessing-work\/\">peer assessment<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>PROJECT STAGE 1 (IDEAS) = 5%<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ll schedule extra office hours for meetings, individually or in groups. Afterwards, please write a short comment (1-2 sentences) in the text box provided, or record yourself there, explaining what your project\u2019s idea will be. This can be a very rough idea at this stage. And explain your self-grading.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for an A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">For this assignment, that means coming to see me in office hours, and afterwards having some idea of what you\u2019re going to do for your final project.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 = A<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a grade of 1-4, check in with me first\u2014Canvas inbox\u2014and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<li>0 = not done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PROJECT STAGE 2 (PLANNING) = 5%<\/h2>\n<p>Please submit your project planning work (plan, sketch, draft, methodology, bibliography) by writing or recording yourself in the text box or by attaching a PDF.<\/p>\n<p>Please include your self-grading and a short comment (1-2 sentences) explaining it.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for an A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">You completed and submitted work for which you undertook research, developed an argument and used evidence to support it, and ideally presented your ideas in a clear, compelling, creative, and inspiring form. You handed it in on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you decide to assess your work with a B, C, or D range grade, it will likely be because you didn\u2019t manage some or much of what is described above. We\u2019ll talk about that together: come and see me in office hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the purpose of this class, a failing F grade isn\u2019t a grade as much as an acknowledgment that you did not show up and\/or do the work. Submitting work that is plagiarized \u2013 work that is not your own and\/or that you have copied from someone or somewhere else \u2013 effectively constitutes not doing the work and will result in an F for that assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">**Important Note**: This self-grading scheme assumes presence and timely participation. Students who consistently don\u2019t submit the required work or participate in the self-reflection process will default to a grade that I will assign, based on the work (including presence and participation) that the student has completed. In that case, I reserve the right to change or assign a grade, where appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(Criteria adapted from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.history.pitt.edu\/people\/carla-nappi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prof. Carla Nappi, University of Pittsburgh<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 = A<\/li>\n<li>4 = B+\/A-<\/li>\n<li>3.5 = B<\/li>\n<li>3 = C<\/li>\n<li>2.5 = D<\/li>\n<li>0 = not done<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a mark in the 0-2 (= F) range, come and see me first and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PROJECT STAGE 3 (PROGRESS) = 5%<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ll schedule extra office hours for you, as we did with &#8220;Project stage 1 (ideas).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards\u2014like in our first meeting\u2014please write a short comment (1-2 sentences) in the text box, or record yourself there, explaining how your project is developing and what stage you&#8217;re at. This can still be an unfinished idea at this stage, it&#8217;s work in progress. And explain your self-grading.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for an A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">For this assignment, that means coming to see me in office hours, and afterwards having some idea of how your final project is going.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 = A<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a grade of 1-4, check in with me first\u2014Canvas inbox\u2014and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<li>0 = not done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PROJECT STAGE 4 (WORK SAMPLE) = 5%<\/h2>\n<p>Please submit your work sample\u00a0by writing or recording yourself in the text box or by attaching a PDF.<\/p>\n<p>Please include your self-grading and a short comment (1-2 sentences) explaining it.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for an A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">You completed and submitted work for which you undertook research, developed an argument and used evidence to support it, and ideally presented your ideas in a clear, compelling, creative, and inspiring form. You handed it in on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you decide to assess your work with a B, C, or D range grade, it will likely be because you didn\u2019t manage some or much of what is described above. We\u2019ll talk about that together: come and see me in office hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the purpose of this class, a failing F grade isn\u2019t a grade as much as an acknowledgment that you did not show up and\/or do the work. Submitting work that is plagiarized \u2013 work that is not your own and\/or that you have copied from someone or somewhere else \u2013 effectively constitutes not doing the work and will result in an F for that assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">**Important Note**: This self-grading scheme assumes presence and timely participation. Students who consistently don\u2019t submit the required work or participate in the self-reflection process will default to a grade that I will assign, based on the work (including presence and participation) that the student has completed. In that case, I reserve the right to change or assign a grade, where appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(Criteria adapted from Carla Nappi.)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 = A<\/li>\n<li>4 = B+\/A-<\/li>\n<li>3.5 = B<\/li>\n<li>3 = C<\/li>\n<li>2.5 = D<\/li>\n<li>0 = not done<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a mark in the 0-2 (= F) range, come and see me first and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>READING COMMENTARY (WEEKS 2-13) = 15%<\/h2>\n<p>Please comment on your contributions to class reading commentary\u00a0by writing or recording yourself in the text box or by attaching a PDF.<\/p>\n<p>Please include your self-grading and a short comment (1-2 sentences) explaining it.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria for an A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">Thoughtful and respectful participation. You <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(1) kept up with the reading in the course, and demonstrated that to our community through your <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(2) generous and respectful participation in reading commentary discussions, and your <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(3) questions and responses there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you decide to assess your work with a B, C, or D range grade, it will likely be because you didn\u2019t manage some or much of what is described above. We\u2019ll talk about that together: come and see me in office hours or leave me a Canvas Inbox message. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the purpose of this class, a failing F grade isn\u2019t a grade as much as an acknowledgment that you did not show up and\/or do the work. Submitting work that is plagiarized \u2013 work that is not your own and\/or that you have copied from someone or somewhere else \u2013 effectively constitutes not doing the work and will result in an F for that assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">**Important Note**: This self-grading scheme assumes presence and timely participation. Students who consistently don\u2019t submit the required work or participate in the self-reflection process will default to a grade that I will assign, based on the work (including presence and participation) that the student has completed. In that case, I reserve the right to change or assign a grade, where appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(Criteria adapted from Carla Nappi.)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A = 13<\/li>\n<li>B+\/A- = 12<\/li>\n<li>B = 11<\/li>\n<li>C+\/B- = 10<\/li>\n<li>C = 9<\/li>\n<li>D = 8<\/li>\n<li>F = 0 = not done<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a mark in the 0-9 range, come and see me first or leave me a message by Canvas Inbox and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>DISCUSSION QUESTIONS &amp; FEEDBACK (WEEKS 3-12) = 5%<\/h2>\n<p>Self-assessment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please comment on your own contributions to the Thursday Montaigne discussion sessions\u00a0by writing or recording yourself in the text box or by attaching a PDF.<\/li>\n<li>Please include your self-grading and a short comment (1-2 sentences) explaining it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Peer assessment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please also nominate at least THREE discussion-facilitating groups who you think deserve 5 points for their discussion session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Criteria for a self-graded A:\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">Thoughtful and respectful participation. You <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(1) kept up with the reading in the course, and demonstrated that to our community through your <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(2) generous and respectful participation in class discussions, and your <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(3) feedback afterwards there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you decide to assess your work with a B, C, or D range grade, it will likely be because you didn\u2019t manage some or much of what is described above. We\u2019ll talk about that together: come and see me in office hours or leave me a Canvas Inbox message. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the purpose of this class, a failing F grade isn\u2019t a grade as much as an acknowledgment that you did not show up and\/or do the work. Submitting work that is plagiarized \u2013 work that is not your own and\/or that you have copied from someone or somewhere else \u2013 effectively constitutes not doing the work and will result in an F for that assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">**Important Note**: This self-grading scheme assumes presence and timely participation. Students who consistently don\u2019t submit the required work or participate in the self-reflection process will default to a grade that I will assign, based on the work (including presence and participation) that the student has completed. In that case, I reserve the right to change or assign a grade, where appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(Criteria adapted from Carla Nappi.)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 = A<\/li>\n<li>4 = B+\/A-<\/li>\n<li>3.5 = B<\/li>\n<li>3 = C<\/li>\n<li>2.5 = D<\/li>\n<li>0 = F<\/li>\n<li>(if you\u2019re thinking of giving yourself a mark in the 0-2 range, come and see me first or leave me a message by Canvas Inbox and I\u2019ll try to persuade you of your merits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of your work in this course will be marked by me\u2014as feedback and that kind of commentary is important for learning\u2014but you will be the person who decided on your grade for it. 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