Your course grade will be determined by completion of the assignments listed below according to the following percentages.
| Assignments | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (8) | 320 points | 32% |
| Journals (7) | 245 points | 24.5% |
| Group Activity (1) | 35 points | 3.5% |
| Cover Letter (Proctored Activity*) | 200 points | 20% |
| Final Speech (including "Practice Using Studio" and the Proctored Activity*) | 200 points | 20% |
*60% combined average required to pass the course
There are two proctored assignments/activities in this course. Proctored Activity No. 1: Cover Letter is online. There is a 120 minute time limit.
The second proctored assignment is the Final Speech.
NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.
In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.
Your final grade will be based on the following scale:
| Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
| A | 90%-100% |
| B | 80%-89% |
| C | 70%-79% |
| D | 60%-69% |
| F | 59% and below |