School of Professional Studies Course Information
Course Number, Course Title,
Semester, Session, and Section
Room and Meeting Day and Time:
Credits: Minimum Passing Grade:
Class Format: Lecture, Online, Blended
What does this course fulfill? (Please check with your Assoc. Dean or Dean) Core, Concentration, Major,
Elective?
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, Discussion, Experiential Exercise, Quiz, Exam, Test, Field Work, etcetera.
Syllabus Last Updated:
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Instructor:
Trinity Email:
Other contact information (phones and email) may be provided at the discretion of the instructor
and is not required by Trinity. We recommend placing boundaries and limitations on the use of
your personal contact information if you provide it.
Office Hours: When and how you are available for questions or consultation outside the course hours.
Course Description: Copy and Paste this from the course catalogue description. This can be found under
each degree program or in the Self-Service catalogue search function
Course Objectives: (3 to 6 measurable items that a successful A graded student would know, Please use
those provided in the previous syllabus or that are developed with the Program Director/Chair.
Refer to Bloom’s taxonomy on the SPS Teaching and Learning Excellence Moodle page)
Instructor Course Statement/Quote: (optional or remove)
Required Text: Author, Pub Year, Title, Edition, Publisher, ISBN # (repeat for each textbook)
Additional Reading: Handouts as given by the instructor, or Author, Pub Year, Title, Journal Title, Publisher
Recommended Text: Author, Pub Year, Title, Edition, Publisher, ISBN # (repeat for each textbook)
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Undergraduate Grading Scale
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
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F
Graduate Student Grading Scale
A
AB
BC
F
B+
C+
Assignment Contribution Towards Grade
Percentage/Points
towards grade
Assignments
(Description of assignment - level of description is left to the instructor’s
discretion)
The point or percentage scale used is the instructor’s choice, but must be
explicit in grading scale above. For example: 720-750 = A, or 94 to 100 = A,
etcetera. Or supply a conversion chart for how many points equal which
percents. For example, 1200 – 1250 = 95 to 100.
Total Percentage/Points
Course Schedule
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Topics Covered
Reading Assignments
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Trinity Academic Calendar
Important Dates for This Course
Add/Drop
Withdraw
Holidays
Last Day of Class
Additional Course and Classroom Management Policies
Additional text to be provided by Instructor – writing style, assignment details, philosophy of teaching,
time management, classroom decorum, cell phone, eating, drinking, lateness, etcetera.
Moodle Login Information
Many courses in Trinity’s School of Professional Studies are web enhanced with an online web page in the
Moodle online learning platform. There may be learning resources your instructor might refer you to or
require you to engage in, or to download. Experience has shown that successful Trinity students are selfmotivated and have excellent time management skills. Do not wait until the last minute to submit
assignments. Allow yourself extra time to resolve technology problems. You might also print materials in
advance from the course so you might continue your studies without a computer. Remember to log into
and check on your course regularly!
In Moodle:
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In your Web Browser:
Navigate to the Trinity web site and click the Moodle icon at the top of the page in the mini
dashboard
Login using your Trinity Email user name and password
This will redirect you to your Moodle course page where you can select your course ID and title
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You should be automatically enrolled in the course (The first time you log in you may be asked if
you want to enroll in this course, please select ‘YES’).
o If your course does not appear in your Moodle course page then search for it by using
the search dialogue box at the bottom of the page.
Now you are in the Moodle course home page for your course
Here you can access or view course announcements, course email, course forums for discussion,
course related media, assignments and grades.
For Moodle assistance please email Trinity Tech Support or call 202-884-9811 from 8 AM to 7
PM weekdays and from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturdays.
Academic Support Services
Trinity’s Academic Services Center offers assistance with topics such as scholarly writing and time
management to name a few. It can take 24- 48 hours to schedule a session so please plan in advance!
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Academic Services Center
o Kimberly LaBoone, Director of the Academic Services Center
o Hope Fisher, Asst. Director of Academic Services
Tutoring Services – Tutoring is free and confidential!
o To request tutoring
The Writing Center and request writing assistance
o Writing Center Handouts – useful resources on a variety of topics
o Scott Swinney, Director of the Writing Center
o Beverly Metcalf – SPS Writing Specialist
Library and Online Databases
 Library - Trinity’s Sister Helen Sheehan Library Home Page – Your resource Center for Online
Journals, the Trinity catalogue, DVDs and Videos, Inter Library Loans, etc…
o Jacob Berg, Research Librarian and Inter Library Loans
o Research Librarians – Ask for assistance in your topic development or online searches
 Trinity’s Free Online Research Databases – Your resource for online journals, periodicals, and
statistical data. Remember it is free! You just need your Trinity user name and a barcode from the
Library, to login.
Some links for writing assistance
 SPS Student Writing and Research Resources – a useful resource for SPS writing style guidelines,
title pages for assignments, and research writing.
 Vail Tutor - The VAIL Tutor provides an overview of academic integrity concepts and practical tips
for avoiding plagiarism. Students are introduced to proper documentation practices and
academic integrity policies. A certificate of completion is given to students after successful
completion of the online quizzes.
 APA Style Tutorial – The official tutorial from the APA. This has a very informative and content
friendly PowerPoint.
 Hacker – Fister: Finding and Citing Resources – offered by Bedford/ St. Martin’s Press, a great
resource for finding and documenting (citing) academic sources in Humanities, Social Sciences,
History, Sciences.
 The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue – Free writing resource for any type and style of writing.
Complete resource on Plagiarism, Citation, and References, a very comprehensive site.
 The OWL Online Research Resources – assistance with conducting research, citing research, and
the APA, MLA styles.
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Son of Citation Machine – Landmark’s free citation and reference builder for APA, MLA, Turabian,
and Chicago writing and publishing styles.
Knightcite – The Hekman Library at Calvin College free citation and reference tool. Choose MLA,
APA, or Chicago. Then choose the type of source.
Institute for Writing and Rhetoric at Dartmouth – Many free resources including writing by
subject, rhetoric, and academic research in a very comprehensive site.
Glendale Community College Writer's Resources - An incredible resource for style, writing guides,
plagiarism, writing and essay, building an argument, finding topics, journals for writers, and more.
Research Methods and Data Sources
 Research Methods Knowledge Base – Research methods site from the Social Sciences Network
 ICPSR Free Data Sets for Social and Political Science Research from the Inter-University Consortium
of Political and Social Research, free data sets to download into SPSS and from which you can
learn about variables and research questions related to most research topics.
 False (Fallacious) Arguments – List and description of the common false arguments
Links for Mathematics assistance:
 Ask Dr. Math - A question and answer service with a searchable archive by level and topic.
Provided by the Math Forum at Drexel University.
 Math Anxiety Diagnostic Test - If you have math anxiety, take this Math Studies Skill Inventory or
check out the Suggestions for Studying Math. Provided by the Middle Tennessee State University.
 Professor Freedman’s Math Help - This site provides links to information, study skills tips, and ways
to reduce math anxiety.
 Extend Mathematics Resources from St. Olaf's - This site has resources for educators and students
from K-12 mathematics, college mathematics, statistics, calculus, science Mathematics, and
Medical Mathematics.
 Business and Economics Mathematics Assistance
 Economics Resources
 Accounting, Economics, Algebra and other Mathematics assistance trough FREE online videos
from the Khan Academy non-profit education center
The Trinity Plagiarism Handbook
Colleges and universities consider plagiarism a grave academic offence, and impose serious penalties on
students who plagiarize. It is important to keep in mind that unintentional plagiarism is still plagiarism;
whatever your intention, you are subject to the University's penalties for plagiarism. Therefore, it is
essential that you learn to identify and avoid all forms of plagiarism.
The Trinity Plagiarism policy clearly summarizes the Trinity Honor System, defines plagiarism, outlines
acceptable and unacceptable uses of internet and print resources, and provides exercises and resources
for your information and reference. This policy provides guidance and illustrations for students to learn
more about plagiarism and how to uphold Trinity's Academic Honesty Policy.
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Trinity Plagiarism Policy
To assist you in learning in understanding the fine points of plagiarism, paraphrasing, summarization,
citation, and referencing Trinity has developed a set of exercise to assist you in developing this important
academic skill. The exercises and quizzes in this handbook will help you identify gaps in your
understanding of plagiarism and clarify "gray" areas.
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Trinity Plagiarism Exercises
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The Trinity Honor Code
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Trinity Academic Honesty Policy
Trinity is devoted to the highest standards of academic honesty and intellectual integrity. As an
institution of higher education founded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in liberal
learning, Trinity challenges students to develop sound moral and ethical practices in their study,
research, writing and presentations; in their examinations and portfolios; and in all of their relationships
and actions as members of the academic community. The values that are central to the Trinity
experience animate the Honor System that has been a part of the Trinity community since 1913. All
members of the Trinity community, students, faculty, and staff, are expected to uphold a way of life that
embraces personal integrity and responsibility, the foundation of the Honor System. The Honor System
reflects a personal commitment on the part of all members of the community to individual integrity and
shared trust, hence it also reflects a community commitment to abide by University policies, rules, and
regulations. Upon joining the Trinity community, each student and each member of the faculty and
staff agrees to adhere to the following honor pledge:
"I realize the responsibility involved in membership in the Trinity (Washington)
community. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of this community. I also affirm
my intention to live according to the standards of honor, to which lying, stealing, and
cheating are opposed. I will help others to maintain this responsibility in all matters
essential to the common good of the community."
Student Code of Conduct
All students at Trinity must comply with the expectations of the Honor System which includes the Student
Code of Responsible Conduct and other campus rules and policies, including this policy statement. The
Honor System and the various policy statements contain implied and explicit expectations about the
conduct of all students at all times. This policy statement amplifies these expectations with a particular
emphasis on Trinity’s expectation that students in professional programs will act with professionalism and
high regard for ethical conduct in all matters.
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Student Code of Conduct for Students in Professional Schools
Trinity ADA Statement
Trinity welcomes all people to study and work at the University who otherwise meet the requirements for
admission to the University. In all aspects of its academic policies and practices, Trinity seeks to ensure
that applicants for employment, as well as employees, are treated in compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Trinity is committed to nondiscrimination in its admissions and academic practices,
including but not limited to access to courses, grading, participation in governance, events, and activities.
Students who require special consideration for any challenges or disabilities should contact Ms. Hope
Fisher, Asst. Director of Academic Services, Disabilities Support Coordinator, at least two weeks prior to the
start of their courses. Trinity provides prompt, fair and impartial consideration of all complaints of
discrimination in employment or personnel practices. Complaints brought under the ADA should follow
the same process as described for complaints of discrimination.
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Trinity ADA policy
School of Professional Studies Academic Policies
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Trinity Washington University’s collegiate units, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School
of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Studies each have their own specific
policies regarding student status, grading, and etcetera. View the complete Trinity School of Professional
Studies (SPS) policies. Remember to choose the correct policies for your degree program (Undergraduate
= Associate’s or Bachelor’s: Graduate = Master’s)
SPS UNDERGRADUATE Academic Policies
SPS GRADUATE Academic Policies
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