When students drop a course, there is a date by which they can drop with an automatic
W (no impact on their GPA). After this date, the instructor may assign a grade of
W or WF when a drop is requested (WF counts as an F in GPA calculation). The general
rule is WF is assigned to students who are not passing the course at the time the
student chooses to drop. However, it is ultimately up to the instructor. Contact your
course supervisor if you need help determining the appropriate grade.
Use A, B, C, D, or F for your grades. No plus/minus grades can be given. Your syllabus
should clearly and accurately reflect your grading system and criteria.
Incompletes- see above
Plagiarism
Require your students to submit their written assignments through Turnitin and report
any instances of plagiarism to your course supervisor and Dr. Henson, who will help
you handle the situation. Plagiarism is a serious academic issue and must be reported
every time. Include your policy regarding plagiarism and the consequences in your
course syllabus. You can access Turnitin using the online Blackboard Learn system
(recommended) or directly through the Turnitin.com website if you have your own account.
See also the UNT CLEAR website for Turnitin support: http://clear.unt.edu/turnitin
Grade Appeals
Student grade appeals may only be filed after the official final grade has been posted.
Inform your course supervisor and Dr. Henson immediately when a student contacts you
regarding a grade appeal.
If a change needs to be made to a final grade as a result of an appeal (or grading
error), a change of grade form must be completed (form in department office).
University policy requires retaining all graded assignments/exams for one year after
the term/semester has been completed or return tests to students. If the tests are
returned, students are responsible for producing the tests should a grade appeal be
necessary.
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