[JRN 1000]
Foundations of Journalism

Deadline Policy

Producing the news is a deadline-driven process. Meeting deadlines is crucial for your success in journalism. In this class, you will be expected to adhere to the professional practices of journalism, including meeting deadlines.

In-class assignments are due at the end of class unless otherwise stated. Assignments will not be accepted after the instructor has collected them. In-class assignments, if missed, cannot be made up for credit except for cases of prolonged absence because of illness.

Writing/Story Aassignments are due at the scheduled beginning of class. Assignments turned in after the instructor has collected them are late. An additional 20 points will be deducted from the grade earned on assignments turned in any time after the instructor has collected them. The duration of time that has passed since the deadline does not matter -- late is late. However, assignments turned in 24 hours or later after the deadline will not be accepted at all and will be assigned a grade of 0. Please be advised that missing a deadline may result in getting a grade of C or lower and will mean you will need to retake the course before you can take advanced courses in the program. The instructor is not responsible for computer, printer, traffic, parking, alarm clock, conflicting schedules and other problems. In preparation for future success as a journalist, learn now the importance of meeting deadlines. Plan ahead.