COURSE SYLLABUS
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DAY
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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(Description of best method of contact.)
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:
Date:
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Course Number:
BU 301
Course Name:
Organizational Behavior
Semester Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
BU 105 Business Principles and Management
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines the nature of organizational behavior through the study of group and intergroup relations, organizational design, and the structure and factors affecting organizational design.
Topics include the external environment; the impact of technology, power and politics; and
organizational change and development.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the relationship between learning and behavior modification in an organization.
2. Discuss the theory of incentive plans.
3. Explain how learning, perception, attitudes, values, and ethics affect and influence individual’s
behavior with an organization.
4. List the basic considerations to be taken in setting up work groups.
5. Describe some techniques used to effectively manage groups.
6. Explain the relationship between intergroup behavior and performance.
7. Explain the influences that an individual has on stress and stress management.
8. Describe some strategies for resolving conflict in an organization.
9. Describe the strategies that an organization can use to plan for short-term and long-term change.
REQUIRED TEXT(S):
DuBrin, A. J. (2007). Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior 4e. Australia, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, United
Kingdom, United States: Thomson South-Western.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
PowerPoint slides, articles, links found in Blackboard each week.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: Follow detailed assignment instructions including the Research Paper.
Be sure to use APA format, proper grammar, and spelling.
DISCUSSION BOARDS: A "threaded discussion" is a discussion forum that allows one user to begin a
discussion by entering a message that can be read by other users (original post), who can then add their
own comments in response to the original message. Other users can then add their responses to these
comments. Thus, the discussion is "threaded" as one comment leads to another and another. Unlike
chat rooms and other "real-time" interaction forums, threaded discussions do not require different users
to be logged on at the same time. Instead, an individual can enter and contribute to a threaded
discussion at any time, responding to a message posted a day or even weeks earlier.
Each week, students will have assigned discussion statements or questions. Questions will be available
for students’ to post their primary posting by Sunday. Each student is required to answer each question
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by initiating an original response (called a primary posting). Each original post must be a minimum of
150 words and incorporate concepts from lectures, textbooks and supplemental readings which
should be highlighted in red and cited at the end of the posting.
From Monday to Sunday, each student must post secondary responses to three or more of their
colleague's posts for each discussion question with a minimum of 150 words or more by Sunday
of each week. Secondary responses should also incorporate concepts and theory from textbook
and supplemental readings. Students are expected to log on 4 times a week. Students are
encouraged to embark on collaborative discussions in addition to the required secondary postings. The
Instructor will participate in these discussions as well. Assessment is via the Threaded Discussion
Rubric.
IMPORTANT: The instructor reserves the right to change a threaded discussion assignment in advance
should a current event emerge that is relevant to the course material. Any changes will be posted in the
Announcement before that week’s session begins.
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Attendance is defined as submission of assignments, exams, or discussion board posting.
Each student is expected to log on at least 4 times a week. This standard is a minimum
requirement. Herzing University suggests that students participate on a daily basis during the
course.
Participation is measured by a student’s contribution to the virtual classroom discussion board.
A student contribution must add value to the course. A note is determined to be of substance
by containing information that supplements, contradicts, questions, or furthers discussion on a
subject area contained in the course. Notes such as “me too” and “I agree” and other notes
not related to the course are not considered substantive notes for participation. For specific
guidance students are encouraged to read the statement of expectations and evaluation rubric
posted under the Discussion heading.
Performance Expectations:
All readings and review of PPTs, lectures, and supplementary materials is to be completed
before the first day of the week.
Demonstrate dependability, initiative, time-management, and organization and prioritization
skills.
Work responsibly, either independently or with a group of their peers, in the design,
implementation, and presentation of course activities.
Resolve group communication concerns and any personal/professional disagreements that
may impede the course and its activities.
Tardiness: Discussion forums are locked the first day of the subsequent week. Missing the
opportunity to participate in the discussion will result in 0 pts being recorded for participation.
There is no making up missed participation.
Late Assignments will NOT be accepted.
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Missing the opportunity to participate in the discussion will result in 0 pts being
recorded for participation. There is no making up missed participation.
Late Assignments will NOT be accepted.
SUMMARY OF WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS/ASSESSMENTS:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Pre-test, APA Quiz, Readings ch 1,14,15, Assignment, Discussion: For this week's
discussion we will: 1. Describe how studying organizational behavior relates to your
chosen profession and 2. Describe the organizational culture and structure of an
organization.
Readings ch 2,3,4, Assignment, Discussion: 1. Describe your preferred learning style.
Based on the four stages of learning orientation, given an example of how you
learned something and 2. Describe the relationship between intelligence and job
satisfaction.
Readings ch 6,7, Assignment, Discussion: 1. What incentive plans motivates you?
What other factors lead to your motivation? And 2. How does WIIFM explain why
managers and professionals devote time to community and charitable activities?
Readings ch 10,11, Assignment, Midterm exam, Discussion: 1. If you believe the leadermember exchange theory is valid, how would you try to be part of the in-group? And 2. Many
managers feel that previous experience on a sports team prepares you for a workplace team.
Therefore, many managers will attempt to hires those individuals with this experience. What is
your reaction to this hiring practice?
Readings ch 8,12, Assignment, Discussion: 1. Many people complain of email overuse in
organizations on the job, how does email contribute to your effectiveness as a communicator?
And 2. What are the negative consequences if managers ignore power, politics, and influence
tactics in organizations particularly in work groups?
Readings ch 5,9, Assignment, Discussion: 1. Critics of teams in organizations often ask
"Have you ever seen a statue of a committee in a park?" What is the point of this statement and
how would you respond? And 2. Describe a failed business decision. Why did it fail? What
should be done differently to make it a success?
Week 7
Readings ch 13,16,17, Assignment, Final project, Final Exam, Discussion: 1. What are
some functional consequences of conflict? How can conflict be used to improve a particular
situation? And 2. What steps can you take to prepare yourself to be a better multicultural
manager?
Week 8
Post Test, Discussion: 1. How can use apply the concepts from this course to your
organization and professional preparation? And 2. What concept did you choose for your
research project? Share at least 2 pieces of new information you gathered with you classmates.
Assignment – Week 1
Library Assignment: Choose an Organizational Behavior topic of interest to you (review the
Table of Contents of this book and the Index for Ideas) for your research paper. Choose a
minimum of 10 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources related to your topic of interest for
utilization in your research paper. It is recommended you print or save a copy of the sources so
you can refer to them when writing your research paper. Create a reference page in APA
format listing this sources. The final research paper will be 10 pages on the topic. You may find
that you will need much more than 10 sources. See Writing Guidelines Document for
formatting particulars & Written Papers Rubric for evaluation specifics under Course Info page.
Below is the final project (due in week 7) outline:
Project Outline:
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Submit/Upload your assignment using the link below.
Cover page
Table of Contents
Body of the paper on the selected topic with References cited within the text in APA
Reference Page (based on assignment 1)
Some potential topics might include: organizational change, stress, conflict management, decision
making, groups/teams, leadership, personality, motivation, power and politics within the organization,
succession planning, time management, etc.
***For this assignment (week 1), you are creating just a proposed reference page for the final project in
APA format based on your chosen topic.
Assignment – Week 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
View the Supporting Lesson Links to the Web or other Media section of this course.
Take the Garner's Multiple Intelligence's Test and the VAK Learning Styles Inventory.
Take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, the Big Five Personality Test, and the Jung Typology Test.
Write a reflection paper about your newly acquired knowledge from the readings and links as well
as the new knowledge about yourself. How does this knowledge relate to organizational behavior?
How will this new knowledge and understanding be reflected in they way you prepare yourself
professionally?
5. The required components include:
1. Title page
2. Brief summary of results
3. Identify and explain the relevant principles and theories.
4. Use the principles and theories to analyze your results
5. Conclusion
6. References
Assignment – Week 3
Write a reflection paper using the theories and principles of motivation and incentives you have learned.
You may want to do some further research on the topic. How will you use these theories and principles
apply to you professionally? The required components include:
1. Title page
2. Brief summary of a situation
3. Identify and explain the relevant principles and theories.
4. Use the principles and theories to analyze the situation
5. Conclusion
6. References
Assignment – Week 4
1. Write a reflection paper using the theories and principles of teamwork and leadership you have
learned. Describe a situation when you were on a team and also a situation in which you were in a
leadership role. How do these theories and principles of teamwork and leadership help with your
professional development.
2. The required components include:
1. Title page
2. Brief summary of a situation
3. Identify and explain the relevant principles and theories.
4. Use the principles and theories to analyze the situation
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5. Conclusion
6. References
Assignment – Week 5
Review the case problem: Do we Need This Blogger? on p. 185-186 in your book and also the case
problem: Infighting at DaimlerChrysler on p. 281-282. Write a case analysis for each case problem to
apply what you have learned. The required components are:
1. Title page
2. Introduction including an overview of the business
3. State the problem or issue in a paragraph.
4. Describe the facts and assumptions of the case
5. Analyze the case and information that you have. Answer the questions at the end of the case.
6. Provide your recommendations in order to solve the problem. Provide at least three alternative
solutions and support each with the materials from the chapter, your experience, and other sources.
Choose an optimal solution.
7. Describe the consequences and implications of your recommendations. You may need to restate
your assumptions. Provide an action plan.
8. Summary conclusion
9. References.
Assignment – Week 6
1. Review the case problem: The Adam Aircraft Work Group/Team on p. 208-209. Write a case
analysis to apply what you have learned. The required components are:
1. Title page
2. Introduction including an overview of the business
3. State the problem or issue in a paragraph.
4. Describe the facts and assumptions of the case
5. Analyze the case and information that you have. Answer the questions at the end of the
case.
6. Provide your recommendations in order to solve the problem. Provide at least three
alternative solutions and support each with the materials from the chapter, your experience,
and other sources. Choose an optimal solution.
7. Describe the consequences and implications of your recommendations. You may need to
restate your assumptions. Provide an action plan.
8. Summary conclusion
9. References.
Assignment – Week 7
Read the case problem: Hard Charger Turned Soccer Mom on p. 311-312 and the case problem:What to
do about Louie? on p. 404-405. Write a case analysis on each case to apply what you have learned. The
required components are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Title page
Introduction including an overview of the business
State the problem or issue in a paragraph.
Describe the facts and assumptions of the case
Analyze the case and information that you have. Answer the questions at the end of the
case.
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6. Provide your recommendations in order to solve the problem. Provide at least three
alternative solutions and support each with the materials from the chapter, your experience,
and other sources. Choose an optimal solution.
7. Describe the consequences and implications of your recommendations. You may need to
restate your assumptions. Provide an action plan.
8. Summary conclusion
9. References.
Assignment Grade distribution for references week 1
1. 10 Scholarly peer reviewed references (2 points for reference listed up to 10, .5 for
each that is not scholarly peer reviewed up to 10) = 25 points
2. APA format – 5 points
3. Organizational behavior topic – 4 points
Assignment Grade distribution for reflection paper – weeks 2, 3, and 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Title page 5 points
Brief summary of results 5 points
Identify and explain the relevant principles and theories. 7.5 points
Use the principles and theories to analyze your results 7.5 points
Conclusion 5 points
References 6 points
Assignment Grade distribution for each case study – weeks 5 & 7 (week 6 has only 1 case so double
the values below)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Title page 3 points
Introduction including an overview of the business 1.25 points
State the problem or issue in a paragraph. 1.25 points
Describe the facts and assumptions of the case 1.25
Analyze the case and information that you have. Answer the questions at the end of the
case. 2.5 points
Provide your recommendations in order to solve the problem. Provide at least three
alternative solutions and support each with the materials from the chapter, your experience,
and other sources. Choose an optimal solution. 2.5 points
Describe the consequences and implications of your recommendations. You may need to
restate your assumptions. Provide an action plan. 2.5 points
Summary conclusion 1.25 points
References. 2.5 points
Assignment Grade distribution for Final research project paper
1. 10 page boy on the topic – 50 points
2. 10 scholarly peer reviewed sources. – 20 points
3. Cover page – 5 points
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Table of Contents – 5 points
Body of the paper on the selected topic – 100 points
References cited within the text in APA – 10 points
Reference Page in APA format – 10 points
Grade Summary
Points
Weight
Discussions
250
25%
Assignments
250
25%
Midterm Exam
150
15%
Final Exam
150
15%
Final Project
200
20%
Totals
1000
100%
Grade Scale
A
93% - 100%
A-
90% - 92%
B+
87% - 89%
B
83% - 86%
BC+
80% - 82%
C
70% - 75%
D+
66% - 69%
D
60% - 65%
F
I
= < 59%
Incomplete
76% - 79%
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Item
Percentage
Due Date
Pretest
0%
Fill in specific date
Meet & Greet
0%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 1
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 1
3.4%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 2
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 2
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 3
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 3
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 4
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 4
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Midterm
15%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 5
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 5
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 6
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 6
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 7
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Assignment 7
3.6%
Fill in specific date
Final Exam
15%
Fill in specific date
Final Project
20%
Fill in specific date
Post Test
0%
Fill in specific date
Discussion 8
3.125%
Fill in specific date
Total
100.00%
Note: Please make sure total above is 100%
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Grading Rubric for All Written Assignments
A: Superior Work
Intro



Body:
Organization






Deliberate, creates
interest
Gives title/author
if needed
Clear, concise and
specific thesis
statement
Organized
throughout
Logical, clear
sequence
Completely
supports thesis
Exhibits critical
thinking
Has consistent
transitions
Proper in-text
citations
B: Above average



Body:
Mechanics




Adequately
introduces topic
Thesis statement
may be lacking
specificity.








Uses excellent
vocabulary well
Stays on
topic/meets
assignment
Correct
tense/point of
view

Has sentence
variety
Correct
spelling/punctuati
on
Writes in
scholarly style





Well organized
Easy to follow
Thesis could use
more support
(adequate but not
extended)
Majority of citations
are correct
Shows some
original thought
Has several
transitions
Majority of citations
are correct

Attempts higher
level vocabulary
with some success
Stays on
topic/meets
assignment
Mostly correct
tense/point of view

Sentences correct
but lacking in
variety
Few spelling errors
Writes in scholarly
style










Conclusion



Appearance

Deliberate closing
strategy
Does not
introduce new
material
Paraphrases
thesis, but does
not merely repeat
introduction
Neat, properly
D: Below
F: Fails to
Average
meet
requirements



Body: Fluency
C: Average




Adequate closing
Does not introduce
new material
Re-states thesis in
same words, but
does not completely
repeat introduction

May have a few



Intro is too
short – does
not
introduce
topic
Thesis
statement is
vagueshould be
more
narrow
Some org.
problems
Some gaps
in flow
Not enough
thesis
support
Shows little
original
thought
Some
transitions
but lacking
Citations
are both
correct and
incorrect
Both higher
and lower
vocabulary
Some
tense/point
of view
errors
Meets
assignment
mostly, but
occasionall
y strays off
topic
Some
sentence
fragments/r
un-ons/not
varied
Several
preventable
spelling
errors
Mix of
formal and
informal
writing
Weak
closing
Does not
introduce
new
material
Merely
repeats
introduction
Some


Some intro
component
s missing
Thesis
statement
is poor or
unidentifia
ble

Difficult to
follow
May jump topics
Does not
prove/support
thesis
Citations
incorrect
Very few
transitions


Vocabulary
is very
basic and
incorrect
Some
tense/pov
errors
Attempts
but does
not
succeed in
meting
assignment
Many
sentence
fragments/r
un-ons
Many
spelling
errors
Majority of
writing is
informal

Weak
closing
Introduces
new
material
Does not
refer to
thesis

Improper



















Thesis
missing
Introduction
does not
introduce
topic
No
sequence
Jumps
topics
frequently
No in-text
citations
No
transitions
Improper
word
choices
Many tense
and point of
view errors
Fails to
meet
assignment
Many
mechanical
errors of all
types
Writes
informally
No formal
closing
New
material
introduced
Does not
refer to
introduction
Improper
10

formatted
References in
APA format

formatting errors
References mostly
correct

improper
formatting
References
incomplete
or
incorrectly
formatted

format in
most
places
References
incomplete
and
incorrectly
formatted

format
throughout
No
reference
page
Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Discussion Posting Guidelines and Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Weekly Discussions are required:
All online courses should have weekly discussion questions and all weekly discussions should be
graded. All graded discussions will include feedback in the grade center, under instructors’
comments, to let students know what they did well, why they received the point total that they did,
and what they can improve upon the next time.
Number of posts:
Students are required to post 3 posts spread at least 3 or more days. The initial post should be the
answer to the main discussion question and the other secondary posts should be students’
interactions with their peers’ posts.
Quality of posts:
The initial and secondary posts should be meaningful and should promote further discussion. Please
refer to the discussion threads grading rubric for more about the quality of posts.
Due Dates:
Post your initial post by Wednesday of the week and the other secondary posts by Sunday midnight
of the week. No discussion will take place when the week is over.
Number of words:
All discussion questions should be meaningfully answered. Please refer to the grading rubric. The
number of words of the initial post should be no less than 250 and the number of words in each of
the secondary posts should be no less than 100.
Discussion Grades:
The discussion question is worth 31.25 points (3.125% of your final grade). XXXX points are allocated
to the initial post and XXXX points are allocated to secondary posts. Please refer to the Discussion
Threads Grading Rubric for further information about discussion threads grading.
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Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in
consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE
Quality of
Initial Post
A
Examples of fully
developed posts
may include one or
more of the
following points:
B
C
D
F
Examples of
Examples of
Examples of
No discussion
clearly defined
partially
posts that have post submitted
posts may include developed posts not been
one or more of may include
developed may
the following
one or more of include one of
points:
the following the following
points:
points:

Thorough use 
of key terms
and concepts
relevant to the
discussion
Correct use of 
key terms and
concepts
relevant to
the discussion
Minimal use 
of key terms
and
concepts
relevant to
the
discussion
No
knowledge
of the key
terms and
concepts
relevant to
the
discussion

Thoroughly

incorporates
textbook and
other academic
or professional
resources
Correctly

incorporates
textbook and
other
academic or
professional
resources
Minimally 
incorporate
s textbook
and other
academic or
professional
resources
No use of
textbook
and other
academic or
professional
resources

Real-life

experiences
fully relate to
the discussion
Real-life

experiences
do not fully
relate to the
discussion
Real-life

experiences
do not
relate to the
discussion
No
application
of real-life
experience
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Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in
consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE
A
B

Comprehensive 
demonstration
of analytical
and cognitive
thinking skills

Thorough use
of current
events

Use of correct
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
with no errors
Initial Post
Deadline

Quality and
Quantity of
Secondary
Posts
Examples of fully
developed posts
may include one or
more of the
following points:
C
D
F
Demonstrates 
of analytical
and cognitive
thinking skills
Limited

demonstrati
on of
analytical
and
cognitive
thinking
skills
No
demonstrati
on of
analytical
and
cognitive
thinking
skills

Correct use 
of current
events
Minimal use 
of current
events
No use of
current
events

Use of

correct
spelling,
grammar,
and
punctuation
with
minimal
errors
Incorrect 
spelling,
grammar,
and
punctuatio
n with
multiple
errors
Incorrect
spelling,
grammar,
and
punctuatio
n with
many
errors
Mid-Week (e.g. 
Wednesday or
Thursday,
depending on
the due date
assigned by the
Instructor)
One day after 
the due date
assigned by
the
Instructor
Two days 
after the
due date
assigned by
the
instructor
Last day of No discussion
the week posts submitted
(as defined
by the
Instructor)
Examples of
Examples of
Examples of
No discussion
clearly defined
partially
posts that have posts submitted
posts may include developed posts not been
one or more of may include
developed may
the following
one or more of include one of
points:
the following the following
points:
points:
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Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in
consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE
A
B
C
D

Thorough use 
of key terms
and concepts
relevant to the
discussion
Correct use of 
key terms and
concepts
relevant to
the discussion
Minimal use 
of key terms
and
concepts
relevant to
the
discussion
No
knowledge
of the key
terms and
concepts
relevant to
the
discussion

Real-life

experiences
fully relate to
the discussion
Real-life

experiences
do not fully
relate to the
discussion
Real-life

experiences
do not
relate to the
discussion
No
application
of real-life
experience

Comprehensive 
demonstration
of analytical
and cognitive
thinking skills
Demonstrates 
of analytical
and cognitive
thinking skills

Use of correct
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
with no errors

Limited

demonstrati
on of
analytical
and
cognitive
thinking
skills
Use of
 Incorrect 
correct
spelling,
spelling,
grammar,
grammar,
and
and
punctuatio
punctuation
n with
with
multiple
minimal
errors
errors
F
No
demonstrati
on of
analytical
and
cognitive
thinking
skills
Incorrect
spelling,
grammar,
and
punctuatio
n with
many
errors
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Discussion Threads Grading Rubric
The Academic Dishonesty policy will be strictly followed and non-compliance with the policy will result in
consequences as outlined in that policy.
GRADE
A

Meets or
exceeds the
required
number of
secondary
posts as
defined by the
Instructor;
posts are
spread out
over at least 3
days (including
day of initial
post)
B

Meets the
required
number of
secondary
posts as
defined by
the
Instructor;
posts are
spread out
over 2 days
C

Did not

post the
required
number of
secondary
posts as
defined by
the
Instructor;
posts are
submitted
on the
same day,
prior to the
last day
D
F
Did not post
the
required
number of
secondary
posts as
defined by
the
Instructor;
posts are
submitted
on the last
day
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Original Work, Cheating, Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing
The Herzing University Catalog addresses academic dishonesty in general in the “Student Conduct”
section of the University catalog. Original Work Cheating, Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing are
addressed in greater detail here.
When completing an assignment for a Herzing University course, students are expected to do original
work for the assignment and to not reuse work they may have done in previous courses or other settings
unless specific prior approval is granted by the instructor.
Cheating is defined as “the giving or receiving of aid (whether written, oral or otherwise) in order for a
student to receive undeserved credit on class work, homework, tests or any other assignment that is his or
her own responsibility.”
Plagiarism violates the central core of Herzing University’s educational philosophy. It involves stealing
another person’s work and claiming it as one’s own. It occurs whenever one directly copies another
person’s intellectual effort and integrates it into his/her class work without giving proper credit to the
author.
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Paraphrasing is defined as "a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form”
(Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, 1996). When one paraphrases but intentionally omits
authorship of the work, this, too, is a serious violation of academic honesty.
All Herzing University students have an individual responsibility to understand what cheating, plagiarism,
and paraphrasing are. The student must also be aware that the consequences for cheating and plagiarism,
or for paraphrasing without proper attribution, are severe. Whenever you have doubt about what
constitutes cheating, plagiarism, or paraphrasing, contact your instructor. With the advent of the Internet,
the potential for cheating by simply cutting and pasting information into a paper is tempting. Be aware
that these dishonest activities will not be tolerated and instructors have access to increasingly
sophisticated search engines to “test” the validity of student work. Plagiarism, in particular, is easily
traced.
Consequences and Sanctions
Herzing University will, upon finding that a student has violated its policies on Academic Dishonesty,
enact the following:
1. For the first offense the student may receive a zero on the assignment involved or a failing grade in the
course. The student will be required to repeat the entire course if completion of a failed course is needed
to graduate.
2. Upon a second offense, the student may be immediately and permanently expelled from the University.
Academic Appeal Process
The student is directed to the “Grievance/Complaint Procedure” and “Academic Appeal for Termination”
sections of the Herzing University Catalog for information for petitioning the University to reconsider its
action.
To avoid academic dishonesty, proper references to any text and outside resources are
ALWAYS required. You should also consult the following websites and resources or APA reference
manual to comply with this requirement:
APA Overview Presentation: https://herzing.blackboard.com/modules/_199_1/APA-6th-imp.jar
Basics of APA Style: http://www.apastyle.org/
Electronic References: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/related/electronic-sources.pdf
OWL (Online Writing Laboratory): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
APA Tip Sheet: 6th Edition APA Tip Sheet
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY:
Herzing University is committed to addressing the needs of students who meet the criteria for special
accommodations. It is the University’s policy to comply fully with federal and state laws, including Section 504 of
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the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), regarding students with
disabilities. Information concerning the University’s policies and procedures related to a disability can be found in
the Student Handbook and Academic Catalog.
Contact the Online Campus Student Services Department for a copy of the "Request for Accommodation"
documents should you have a need.
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