Henry Ford College

CIS 100: Introduction to Information Technology

3 credit hours

Course Information:

Instructor: Dr. Diane Smith

Contact: [email protected]
Office hours: By appointment – see Office Hours section below
Meeting times: 100% online (no specific meeting time)
Prerequisites: None
Course dates: 1/10/2022 – 5/6/2022

Catalog Course Description:

Survey the field of computer technology and information management. Covers computer
hardware, the use of the Internet for communication, e-commerce, information retrieval, the
social impact of technology, computer security, networking, and industry-related careers.
Introduces students to operating systems; Internet browsers; e-mail; and word processing,
spreadsheet, and presentation software. This course satisfies the HFC's General Education
Computer Technology requirement.

Book Information:

 There are two textbooks required for this course: Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Brief
Edition by Rutkosky, Roggenkamp, and Rutkosky and Our Digital World: Introduction to
Computing, 5th edition by Lankisch, Muir, Seguin, and Verno. NOTE: You have already
paid an inclusive access fee that provides digital access to these textbooks through
HFC Online. You are not required to purchase a print version.

 Optional print versions of the books are available through the HFC bookstore at an
additional cost ($31.25 for each book). The bookstore can be reached at
https://collegestore.hfcc.edu/ or 313-845-9603. These books will be available for
purchase after January 25, 2022.

 If you choose to opt out of the inclusive access fee ($118.48) that was charged when
you registered for this course, you will be responsible for purchasing the books and
activation code required for this course. NOTE: The fees for purchasing the books and
activation code on your own are considerably higher than going with inclusive access
($145 for the activation code and digital books or $185 for the activation code and hard
copy books).

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Other Supplies:
 Computer speakers or earbuds/headphones.

 You must have access to a computer with high-speed Internet access.

 Users must establish an Office 365 account. As an HFC student, you have access to
Microsoft Office 365 at no cost to you. Use this link to access HFC’s Microsoft Office 365:
Log into HFC Microsoft Office 365. You must use your Hawkmail account for the email
address when setting up this account, even if you already have an Office 365 account under
a different email address. I will provide detailed instructions on how to do this during the
semester.

 Users must use Google Chrome to maximize your ability to complete the assignments. Do
not use other browsers such as Edge, Explorer, or Mozilla.

HFC Online: HFC Online is the College’s Learning Management System and the place you will
log into your online course (Link to HFC Online Learning site). CIS 100 will use HFC Online for
ALL course information and assignments including:
 Course syllabus
 Important course information and links
 Access to ebooks
 Access to all course assignments

HFCC Hawkmail: To protect your privacy, use only your Hawkmail account, which is HFC's
official communication tool. Your instructor may not receive or reply to emails sent from
personal accounts. Please include your name, course, and section number in your email. The
response time to emails is generally within 24 – 48 hours.

You can access your Hawkmail account from this web address:

 Link to MyHFC webpage (click Hawkmail link under Read Your Email)

(Your HFC Hawkmail username and password are the same as your HFC Online username and
password.)

Office Hours: If you would like to meet with me during my office hours, click on the Book
Office Hours link under the Course Information and Resources section of the course. You can
book an appointment by choosing a date and time, entering your contact information, and
selecting Book. You will receive an email with a Zoom link for the meeting. If you are unable to
attend the meeting, please be sure to cancel it so someone else may have that time.

Core Course Learning Objectives:

After the successful completion of CIS-100, you should be able to:

 Log into and out of a computer network.
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  Create, send, and open e-mail including attachments.
 Operate basic computer hardware including common input, output, and storage
devices.
 Perform file management tasks including finding, organizing, saving, copying,
and printing files.
 Use introductory word processing functions to prepare documents that
incorporate a variety of formatting options.
 Locate information on the Internet, identify appropriate search terms, download
files, and use search engines effectively.
 Prepare spreadsheets that incorporate basic formulas and a variety of formatting
options.
 Create, modify, and view a slideshow using introductory presentation software
functions.
 Identify issues and recommendations related to computer ethics and netiquette.
 Recognize common malware threats to computer security and privacy such as
viruses, phishing, and identity theft; and identify methods of prevention.
 Describe career opportunities in the Information Technology field.
 Explain how electronic commerce operates.
 Example how technology is essential to educational and career endeavors.

Important Information:

I want everyone to be successful in this class. Following these important points will greatly assist
you in getting the grade you desire.

1. Log into the HFC Online web site regularly to complete your homework. Since the
homework is online, you need to complete all homework on time! Many of the
assignments will take you only 5 or 10 minutes to complete. You need to set aside 3 - 5
hours a week to complete the assignments. While online and distance-based courses offer
a flexible way for students to obtain their education, they also require a great deal of
individual motivation and dedication. Start your assignments early and do not
procrastinate. Generally, there will be at least a couple weeks open before they are due so
you can work ahead if you choose.

2. Be sure you follow the academic honesty policy that is located at the end of this syllabus
and posted online in HFC Online.

3. Unfortunately, I am unable to diagnose all technical matters. If you are unable to get your
assignments to work properly, you may contact Tech Support immediately while you are at
your computer. Technical Support contact information can be found under the Getting
Started section of the course. Technical issues cannot be used as an excuse for not getting
your work done.

4. No assignments will be opened for individual students after the due date, even for

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 technical issues! It is the student’s responsibility to have access to a working computer
and understand when assignments are due. See the Course Schedule below for specific
assignments and their exact due dates.

5. Lastly, I recommend you print out this syllabus so you can easily refer to it for information
about the course.

Student Support Services:

Cirrus Technical Support: You should contact Cirrus Tech Support if you experience any issues
using the content of this course.

How to reach the Technical Support Team:

Go to the Getting Started section in HFC Online
Go to → Link to Live Chat Technical Support (opens new window)
Be sure to click the blue bubble in the lower right-hand corner to start your chat.
Technical Support is open: Monday - Friday ⇒ 9:00 am till 1:00 am - Eastern time
Saturdays & Sundays ⇒ 9:00 am till 1:00 am - Eastern time

Instructional Technology. If you require assistance accessing the HFC Online website, please
contact Instructional Technology at 313.845.9663, option 1.

Assisted Learning Services. The Assisted Learning Services Program is designed to assist
physically challenged, learning disabled, or academically disadvantaged students at Henry Ford
College to overcome barriers to education through supportive services. Assisted Learning
Services is in the LRC (Learning Resources Center), main level. For more information, you may
contact the office at 313.845.9617 or for the hearing impaired at 313.845.9804.

Drop and Incomplete Grade Policy:

Before withdrawing from this course, please speak with your instructor, your program
lead/advisor, a counselor, an academic advisor, and/or a student success navigator.
Withdrawing from a course may negatively impact your financial aid eligibility, graduation
date, and career goals, among other things.

Please note that drop grades are not automatically given. To receive a drop (DR) grade for the
class, the student must officially drop the class through the Registrar’s office. Telling your
instructor of your intent does not accomplish an official drop. The college Academic Calendar
and links to other important financial aid and dates can be found here:
https://www.hfcc.edu/academic-calendar

HFC's drop policy will be followed. The official college policy for a “no record” drop is January
16, 2022. The last day to drop/withdraw from the course is March 25, by 4:00 p.m.  If a
student stops attending and does not drop, he or she will earn an “E” grade for the courses.

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NOTE: THIS IS A COLLEGE POLICY NOT AN INSTRUCTOR POLICY.

Incomplete grades are generally not given without a sound reason and documented evidence
as described in the College Catalog. If an incomplete grade is given, the student must make up
all the work by the end of the following semester.

Course Attendance:

Since this course is 100% online, there are no regular classes to attend. You can complete the
homework any time before the assignments close on the due date.

Henry Ford College requires students to actively participate in their learning with regular and
sustained interaction. Since student success depends on active engagement, students who
have NOT regularly attended class sessions and completed the required course work will be
blocked from participating in the class even if they are enrolled. Online students will be
considered as not attending the class if they have not logged on and completed and engaged in
academically related activities.

If you are marked Never Attended, this does not drop you from the course but may impact your
financial aid disbursement and result in a final grade of NA. If you choose to drop a course, be
sure you check the college’s academic calendar for the last day to drop a course and receive a
100% refund for the semester, so you are aware of whether you will be charged for the course
if you do so.

You must complete the assignments for Microsoft Windows 10 Chapters 1, 2, and 3, the
Introduction Discussion Board, Email with Zip File Attachment, and the Syllabus Quiz
assignments to be considered actively participating in this course. This includes completing
the Guide and Practice Tutorials, Knowledge Checks, and Concepts Exams.

On-Site and Online Personal Conduct:

A. Students at HFC are expected to show respect for order, law, the personal rights of
others, and the educational mission of the College, as well as maintain standards of
personal integrity.

B. Students working online will be held to the same behavioral standards as students in
traditional classrooms. Please be aware that I will be observing your discussions with
each other, and I will review those discussions, commenting where appropriate with the
goal of helping you to better understand the course content. Specifically, you should
adhere to the following guidelines:

 Personal correspondence should be conducted elsewhere.

 Treat and respect others as you would like to be treated.

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  “Flaming”, an angry series of words or comments used to personally attack others
who may disagree with you, is not permitted.
 Take time to review the tone, language, word choice, spelling, and grammar of any
written correspondence prior to sending it. You will be judged by the quality of your
work.
 HFC’s computer use policy is in effect: https://dvc.hfcc.net/aup

College Closings:

If the physical college is closed due to inclement weather (e.g., snow) or a power outage, this
information will be communicated via the local news media. If you think the weather could
possibly cause a closing, call 313-845-6327 after 6:30 a.m. or check the college’s home page. If
there is no message indicating a closing, you may assume HFC is still open. You can sign for the
emergency alert system by going here: https://dvc.hfcc.net/about/alerts

Since this is an online course, your assignments are still due on the same dates even if the
college is closed.

Academic Integrity Policy:

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty.
See the end of the syllabus for a full description of what academic dishonesty entails. First
offenses of academic dishonesty (cheating) will result in a two-letter grade drop in the course.
Second offenses will result in an immediate failing grade in the class and a letter of the violation
forwarded to the Office of the Registrar. Drop grades will not be given in instances of academic
dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty is a serious offense and can affect your entire academic
career. Please think twice before using someone else’s work and calling it your own.

Required Work for this Course:

Assignments Point values

ODW Homework Assignments 297 points
Microsoft Windows 90 points
Microsoft Office Assignments 557 points
Email/Zip File Assignment and Security Paper 80 points
Two ODW Exams 160 points
Midterm and Final Office Exams (Word, Excel, & PP) 280 points
Discussion Boards (five assignments worth up to 10 50 points
points each)
Syllabus quiz 26 points
Total 1540 points

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 Extra Credit

Extra Credit Opportunities Possible Points

ODW Chapter 5 11 points
ODW Chapter 6 8 points
ODW Chapter 7 8 points
ODW Chapter 8 8 points
Total 35 points
Final Exams are due by Friday, May 6 by 11:55 pm. No late work will be accepted!

It may appear that you have a lot of assignments in a particular week, but some of these
assignments may only take you about 10 minutes to complete. When we created this course,
we made sure you would not have to spend any more than a reasonable amount of time per
week on your homework. Almost all your homework will also be graded immediately. Below is
a summary of the types of assignments you have in this course.

 Discussion Boards/Forum. You will be required to post to discussion boards in the Our
Digital World chapters and Introduction, AND you are also required to respond to at least
one of your classmate’s posts for each forum topic. You will be graded up to 5 points for
your post and up to 5 points for your response to someone else’s post. Your post should
be insightful and have at least 150 words to receive full credit and at least 75 words for
your response. Discussion boards will be graded at the end of the semester.
 Concepts Check - Multiple Choice. These are short multiple-choice questions that you can
take these up to 3 times and your highest score will be saved.
 Concepts Check - Label It and Arrange It. These are small, quick-to-complete assignments
where you drag and drop 4 or 5 images onto the text labels that describe them.
 Concepts Check - Matching. These are small, quick-to-complete assignments where you
drag and drop terms with their matching definitions.
 Chapter Quizzes. These are short multiple-choice quizzes that will typically have between
10 and 20 questions in them. You can take these up to 3 times and your highest score will
be recorded in the grade book.
 Watch and Learn Lessons. These are Microsoft Office videos and chapter sections that will
guide you through a particular topic or skill (these are not graded).
 Guide and Practice Tutorials. These are where students can go through the skill in that
section. The Guide walks you through step-by-step where the Practice provides students
the opportunity to complete the steps on their own. These are required assignments and
only the Practice portion is graded.
 Skill Checks. These are Microsoft Office projects where you will be asked to complete a
series of tasks in either Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. You will get three chances
to perform each task correctly. And, you can also take the skill exam three times with the
highest score recorded in the grade book.

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 Exercises. These are Microsoft Office projects where you will be asked to create a series of
tasks in either Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
 “From Scratch” Assignments. These are timed assignments (90 minutes) that are designed
so you have to use the appropriate Office application to demonstrate your knowledge of
the material. They require you to download or create a project, insert objects, etc. and
then upload the finished project into HFC Online. These are manually graded by the
instructor and may take several days for your grade to appear in the grade book.
 Concept Exams. These are multiple-choice quizzes that will typically have between 10 and
20 questions in them. You can take these up to 3 times and your highest score will be
recorded in the grade book.
 Email and Zip Assignment. You will have an additional assignment that will ask you to
complete a series of steps that will have you zip images and email the zipped file to your
instructor.
 Security Paper. In this project, you will utilize Microsoft Word skills to create a 3 – 6-page
research paper on an approved security topic. The grading rubric and topics are in the link
for the assignment. All papers will be run through a plagiarism checker.
 Mid-Term and Final Exams. You will have mid-term exams and final exams which will
cover Microsoft Office skills and concepts from the Our Digital World book.

Grades:

You can see how many points you have for the assignments by going into HFC Online and
clicking on Grades, which is in the upper left corner under the 3 horizontal lines (the
hamburger). Assignments that have not been completed will display with a dash (-) in the
grade column. Please note that any assignment that has not been completed will be given a
grade of zero (0) at the end of the semester and calculated into your final grade. This will affect
your overall grade for the course.

NOTE: The total number of points for this course is 1540. In the grade book, you will see the
number of points you have earned compared to the number of points you attempted. For
example: You may have earned 500 points out of 550 points attempted at the end of the
semester. This means you did very well on the assignments you completed, but you did not
earn enough points to pass the class (as noted below). As assignments open and close, the
number of points available will change. Just keep in mind that the total number of points
available in the class is 1540 (without the extra credit) at the end of the semester.

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Final Grade Breakdown:

Points Grade
1540+ A+
1432 - 1539 A
1386 - 1431 A-
1340 - 1385 B+
1278 - 1339 B
1232 - 1277 B-
1186 - 1231 C+
1124 - 1185 C
1078 - 1123 C-
1032 - 1077 D+
970 - 1031 D
924 - 969 D-
923< E
*Note: If revisions are made to this syllabus, a revised copy will be posted in HFC Online and
you will be informed of the changes.

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 Tentative CIS 100 Winter 2022 Schedule

Class Meeting Agenda

Introduction to the course-Read the Course Information & Resources and
Due 1/23 Getting Started modules (146 points possible so far)

Read the Windows eBook Chapters 1, 2 and 3

Complete the Windows Chapter Assignments for Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Submit the Email/Zip File Assignment
Post to Discussion Board - Introductions
Complete the Syllabus Quiz

The above items MUST be completed by 11:55 pm on Sunday, Jan 23. Failure
to complete ALL of the above assignments will result in a Never Attended (NA)
designation with the Registrar.

Read ODW Chapters 1 & 2 (228 points possible so far)

Due 1/30 Complete the lessons and assignments for Chapters 1 & 2
Post to the Discussion Board

Microsoft Word; part 1 of 3 (273 points possible so far)

Due 2/6 Complete Word Section 1 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises

Microsoft Word; part 2 of 3 (339 points possible so far)

Due 2/13 Complete Word Section 2 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises

Microsoft Word; part 3 of 3 (422 points possible so far)

Due 2/20 Complete Word Section 3 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises
Complete Word “From Scratch” assignment

Read ODW Chapters 3 & 4 (517 points possible so far)

Due 2/27 Complete the lessons and assignments for Chapters 3 & 4
Post to the Discussion Board

Mid-Term: ODW Chapters 1-4 (717 points possible so far)

Due 3/6 Mid-Term: MS Word Chapters 1-3

Spring Break
3/7/2022 – 3/13/2022
Microsoft Excel; part 1 of 3 (769 points possible so far)
Due 3/20 Complete Excel Section 1 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises

Microsoft Excel; part 2 of 3 (838 points possible so far)

Due 3/27 Complete Excel Section 2 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises

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Class Meeting Agenda

Microsoft Excel; part 3 of 3 (925 points possible so far)

Due 4/3 Complete Excel Section 3 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises
Complete Excel “From Scratch” assignment
Read ODW Chapter 5 and 6 (999 points possible so far)
Due 4/10 Complete the lessons and assignments for Chapters 5 and 6
Post to the Discussion Board
Begin Security Project

Read ODW Chapters 7 and 8 (1085 points possible so far)

Due 4/17 Complete the lessons and assignments for Chapters 7 and 8
Post to the Discussion Board

Complete ODW Chapters 5-8 Exam (1225 points possible so fare)

Due 4/24 Security Paper Due

Microsoft PowerPoint; part 1 of 2 (1380 points possible so far)

Due 5/1 Complete PowerPoint Section 1 Tutorials and Exercises
Microsoft PowerPoint; part 2 of 2
Complete PowerPoint Section 2 Lessons Tutorials and Exercises
Complete PowerPoint “From Scratch” assignment

Final Exam Week: BOTH Final Exam assignments are due by 11:55 pm by
Due 5/6 FRIDAY, May 6, 2022.

Final Exam: PowerPoint 1-2 Exam (1540 points possible total)

Final Exam: Excel 1-3 Exam

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 Academic Honesty Policy

A. Purpose of Policy

Students are expected to uphold the college’s standard of conduct relating to academic
honesty. As an HFC instructor, I consider this standard very important for several reasons:

1. To ensure you leave this course with the knowledge and skills it is intended to provide –
knowledge and skills that will be helpful for you in both career and personal endeavors.

2. To ensure the degree you obtain at HFC is respected by other colleges and industry.
Colleges and universities whose courses and degrees are too easy and are not rigorous
in providing quality content and enforcing high academic standards eventually acquire
reputations as such. HFC instructors are committed to providing the type of quality
education that will ensure your degree will be respected.

3. To ensure that students understand the various short and long-term ethical and moral
negative consequences of cheating. Some individuals might believe that cheating is a
simple, inconsequential, and isolated act, but it is not. In addition to the two previously
stated reasons not to cheat (i.e. learning the knowledge/skills and school/degree
reputations), the following are also important reasons:

a. Those who do not cheat typically do so because of a basic sense of right and wrong.
When one cheats on school assignments, a habit or pattern of this behavior may
develop that continues into future non-school-related decisions where cheating can
also have very negative consequences, e.g. taxes, running business/companies, etc.

b. Those who do not cheat also typically do so because of an intrinsic sense of pride
when they accomplish something themselves. This not only leads to greater learning
but a hard work ethic that will always serve one well in life. Inventor Thomas Edison
once said: “Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration.” I wholeheartedly agree with
this.

c. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found
through networking. Given this, it is important that individuals fully apply
themselves in terms of both effort and ethics in order to have the greatest chance of
obtaining good recommendations for jobs or further educational pursuits.

B. Consequences of Academic Dishonesty

Instances of academic dishonesty (cheating) in this class will be handled in the following
manner:

1. First offenses will result in a two-letter grade reduction in the final course grade.

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 2. Second offenses will result in failing grade for the course as well as an academic
honesty violation report sent to the Office of the Registrar.

It is the college’s policy that if an instructor fails a student in a course for academic
dishonesty, the instructor must immediately notify in writing the student and the registrar
of the infraction, retaining copies of both notifications.

The registrar maintains a record of all such violations.  If a student fails two classes as a
result of academic dishonesty, he or she is dismissed from the College for two academic
years. In addition, a notation of the reason for academic dismissal is placed on the student’s
transcript. The notation may be expunged at the discretion of the appropriate vice
president if the student petitions for its removal after at least two years have elapsed since
the disciplinary action.

Drop grades will not be issues where there has been an instance of Academic Dishonesty.
You can read the full text of the college’s Academic Dishonesty Policy at the following web
page: https://www.hfcc.edu/current-students/student-policies

C. Examples of Academic Dishonesty (Do’s and Don’ts)

Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:

Homework Assignments, Worksheet Assignments, Microsoft Office Lab Assignments

1. Having another student complete your homework, worksheet or assignment.

2. Completing another student’s homework, worksheet or assignment.

3. E-mailing another student your work/assignment for them to look at, use, or submit.

4. Accepting, reading, and using another student’s assignment to complete your

assignment.

5. Copying and pasting answers from another student’s assignment to your assignment.

6. Providing your Moodle or Snap password to another student, accepting the password of
another student, or in any way using another students HFC Online account to assist
them in their coursework.

Quizzes and Examination

7. Obtaining or using unauthorized examinations or quizzes.

8. Having another student take your quiz or examination.

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9. Unauthorized use of notes, books, or other prohibited materials during an examination.

10. Open cheating on an examination (such as copying from another student’s paper or
computer screen).

11. Unauthorized acquisition of tests or alteration of grades (such as the stealing of tests,
test keys, or grade books from faculty offices or elsewhere, or the purchasing of tests or
grade books).

Term/Research Papers and Other Writing Assignments

12. Plagiarism (using another person’s work without acknowledgment).

General

13. Any activity intended to improve a student’s grade fraudulently.

14. Representing the work of others as your own.

15. Receiving or giving unauthorized assistance from/to other students.

16. Revision of graded work in an attempt to receive additional credit fraudulently.

Can I help/assist others in the class or receive assistance on an assignment?

This is a common question. In a few, limited circumstances it is acceptable to help/assist a

friend in the class or receive assistance on an assignment. When considering assisting
someone else or accepting assistance, be sure to follow the following guidelines to make
sure you are not violating academic honestly.

1. Before you ask someone for assistance you should be sure you have thoroughly read all
the course materials related to the assignment and attempted the assignment (or that
part of the assignment) yourself. This is the best way to learn. In addition to your
textbook, the course web site provides you with tremendous resources to assist you
with the assignments, such as step-by-step videos and tutorials.

2. If you cannot figure out how to do something (such as creating a Microsoft Excel
function or changing the page margins in Microsoft Word) after giving the task
reasonable effort, you may ask someone for assistance. When asking others for
assistance, I recommend the following steps:

a. First, you can also ask your instructor for assistance. I can assist you via e-mail or
Zoom.

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 b. Second, the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department has a computer lab
that may be available to all students currently taking a CIS course with Lab
Technicians available to assist you. The lab technicians are not there to do your
assignment but can provide some assistance if you get stuck on part of the
assignment. This computer lab is located in room E-194 of the Technology Building.

c. Finally, if you want to seek the assistance of a family member, friend, or co-worker,
you can. However, be sure you receive limited assistance, such as an answer on how
to do “one step” of the assignment.

Be sure your friend or family member is not doing the majority of the assignment. It
is critical that you complete the assignment, worksheet, discussion board post, quiz,
or examination.

Using Someone Else’s Computer or Letting Someone Use Your Computer

If you let another student use your computer, be very careful! If you already completed an
assignment, such as the Microsoft Excel From Scratch, and they find it stored on your
computer and use it to complete or submit their assignment, this constitutes a violation of
academic dishonestly for both you and the other person using your computer.

Your instructor will not be able to determine if this was accidental or not, nor who was the
one to have originally created the file versus the one who subsequently used it. Therefore, I
would strongly recommend you do not share computers with someone else unless you
store your files on your own USB drive that others will not have access to. If they find and
use your file, with or without your knowledge, you are both equally responsible.

Questions

If you are unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an academic honesty
violation, please ask your instructor. Any question is welcome. It is better to ask than to
receive a two-letter grade reduction in your grade or fail he class. I certainly do not want
this to happen to anyone.

D. Moodle Passwords

It is very important that you make sure you do not share your course web site password(s)
with anyone and that only you access your accounts. If another student logs into your
Moodle account and uses copies any of your assignment or submits theirs for yours, it could
result in academic dishonesty for both students.

E. Final Thoughts

The negative consequences of cheating are simply not worth attempting it. First, it should
not be necessary for anyone to cheat in this class. Use the resources available to you, ask
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 for assistance if needed (in the E-194 computer lab or from me), plan your time and work
(i.e. start your assignments early/do not procrastinate), and I’m sure you will do very well in
the class.

Furthermore, individual homework assignments and quizzes are worth far fewer points than
the two-letter grade drop or failing grade one will obtain in instances of an academic
honesty violation. Thus, not submitting one of these assignments is a better option than
cheating on the assignment.

If your goal is to learn, graduate with a high-grade point average (G.P.A.), develop academic
references, and to not have to take any classes over again, these guidelines for academic
honesty should be followed.

Please note: instructors retain copies of all electronic files and assignments submitted dating
back years. Instructors are very knowledgeable on how to detect cheating. Therefore, in
addition to the previously cited reasons, you are strongly encouraged not to violate the
academic honesty policy.

For most of you, this document was unnecessary as you always uphold academic honesty and
complete your own work. But, for the rare cases where this is not true or there may have been
areas unclear as to whether they constituted academic dishonestly, I wanted to provide this
information to you.

I look forward to working with all of you throughout this upcoming semester! The work in this
class is very useful and reasonable so I look forward to everyone doing very well.

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