HON 4960 Lifehacking the Literature: Home

Students will be graded on several aspects: class participation and evidence of completing assigned readings (20%); written class assignments (25%); two essay-type midterm examinations aimed at questions on the changing nature of information (each 15%); and a semester-long project to prepare a detailed annotated bibliography on a topic of their choosing (20%) and presentation on the research process used to prepare the bibliography (5%) This bibliography could be the first step in preparing your honors thesis, or it could be on any topic of your choosing that crosses interdisciplinary research lines.

A standard scale will be applied to final grades (>93% A, 90-93%, A-, etc.)

Course Goals [Keyed to UToledo's Institutional Learning Outcomes]:

    After taking this seminar, students will be able to:

There is no textbook for this course. As a seminar course, much of the class will revolve around discussion of the readings assigned here. All are available electronically (linked from this LibGuide). Please read all of the required readings by the day indicated.

Any student who feels s/he may qualify for academic accommodations in this course based on the impact of a disability should contact The Office of Academic Access (Rocket Hall 1820, Phone: 419-530-4981 or TTY 419-530-2612) to discuss your specific need(s). 

• Classroom Discourse:
  As a seminar course, the active participation of all class members is essential for dynamic discussion and the give-and-take of ideas. However, all discussions must take place in a civil environment, respecting other classmates and instructors, even when your opinions differ.
• Attendance & Participation:
  Because this is a seminar course based on in-class discussion, your class participation counts for 15% of your final grade, and participation of course necessitates attendance. A maximum of one unexcused absences will be permitted; more than one unexcused absences will result in the loss of class participation points. Excused absences are as defined in the University's Missed Class Policy. Please notify either instructor by phone or by e-mail of any absences as soon as possible.  Out of respect for your classmates, we will begin our sessions on-time, and excessive tardiness will affect your participation grade.
• Late Work:
  Late work will not be accepted for credit. Please have your assignments in at the beginning of the class period during which they are due. No extensions will be given, except in the case of excused absences.
• Cell Phones & other Electronic Devices:
  As a courtesy to your fellow students and the instructors, please silence all cellular phones or other electronic devices during the class period. When we are working in the computer classroom, you are asked to remain on-topic and not multitask on other websites (e-mail, social networking, etc.)
• Academic Honesty:
  You are expected to abide by the University Policy on Academic Dishonesty. Please note that researching and constructing your annotated bibliography should not be construed as being in violation of example #8: "Submitting the same written work to fulfill the requirements for more than one course", as the bibliography itself (the written work) will not appear in the same form for another course.