Web assignments will be a significant part of the course. I like to use the "warmup" concept. Prior to about half of our class sessions, questions will be posted on the course warmup application, written and maintained by the e-learning center at WSU. These warmup questions will be based on the reading for the next class period, and must be answered and subnmitted electronically by each student, no later than 12:00 noon on the day the class meets. Course credit will be given to each student for making an honest attempt at answering the questions. (The exception to this is the first exercise, which deals with the course syllabus and web page, where all questions must be answered correctly to receive credit.) An honest does not mean that all answers must be correct. Instead, an honest attempt means that all questions must be answered. Furthermore, the essay questions must be answered in their entirety. All points in the essay question must be addressed. Essays must be thorough and complete. The statement on academic honesty and cheating, explained in the syllabus, will apply to these assignments. If cheating is discovered, all persons involved will be subject to the policy statement.

Student answers will be reviewed by the instructor, and will form the basis for the classroom discussion/lecture session. Oftentimes, answers reveal misconceptions that can be dealt with during the next class. This is your opportunity to influence the course of each lecture. The warmups are also a great opportunity for you to test your comprehension of our course material. You can also use them as a means of review of concepts prior to exams. Please note, however, that the warmup questions are NOT the exam questions. Get in the habit of checking the course web page daily, along with the warmup application, so that you don't miss warmup assignments.

Warmups will be completed using an application developed and maintained by the elearning center at WSU. If you have any difficulty using this application and accessing the warmups, or difficulty in submitting your answers, consult with with elearning@winona.edu. You may access the application afrom the course index page under "warmups," or go to http://elearning.winona.edu/apps/FacStaff/jmeyers/warmup/

Get in the habit of checking the course web page daily so that you don't miss warmup assignments.