Assignments

//**General:**//

 * ====All submissions in print need to be, double-spaced, font Arial, Tahoma, Verdana or comparable, 11 point, regular. A penalty of ... points is deducted each week following the assigned date the paper is due to a maximum of ... points.====
 * ====Be clear, concise and specific! Your grade is based on quality and not quantity!!! A bibliography must be included; you must use at least two textbooks sources; include web site if used; include the title of the paper!====
 * ====Do not download text information directly on your report. Plagiarism is not professional! Inserting images, blueprints, maps, and photos is however acceptable.====


 * ====Complete a research project on the .... of a specific .......... Trace the .... role of the .... through recent history. Contact a contemporary .......... in the area being studied. Finally, gather all research into a report or project.====
 * ====Analyze the ......... in .............. in terms of its Baroque aesthetic characteristics and principles. Discuss how the ....... derives from historical models discussed in class in terms of purpose, style, composition, or decoration. Give examples of the details of the ............. to support your discussion. Finally, obtain/make slides to present the results of the research to the class.====
 * ====Locate, discuss, and document significant examples of ........... in ecclesiastical and secular architectural buildings in .............. Write an essay explaining the cultural values and stylistic characteristics of the different geographic regions of the Baroque period. Last, select works of art from the .............. Museum and identify how they relate to concepts ............ Consolidate all works and projects into a portfolio.====
 * ====Complete a critical comparison of two architects of the Southern German Baroque. Examine the methods and subject of the architects, explaining the differences and similarities in their works. Organize a presentation on the material, using visual aides such as slides.====

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**B) Rubrics**
(5 Points) || **Better** (10 Points) || **Best** (15 Points) ||
 * ==== **Compare and Contrast Activity Rubric** **(**Compare and Contrast Activity Rubric Adapted from Submission by Rufina Butler, 2008)====
 * **Criteria** || **Good**
 * Opening catches reader's interest. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Thesis states topics and the main idea. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Features or subjects are discussed in the same order. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Order in which features are discussed is logical. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Specific examples are used to support ideas. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Wording and ideas are fresh and interesting. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Compare/contrast clue words are used. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Grammar ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Spelling ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Capitalization ||  ||   ||   ||
 * ====**Web Exploration Rubric** (Web Exploration Rubric Adapted from Submission by Cherry Ellis, 2008)====


 * The **//Web Explorations//** are an extremely important component of the course. You get the chance to further explore topics that specifically interest you, and in doing so, you increase your research flexibility and expertise on the Web. Please make sure to keep up with your entries. See the Syllabus for the official late assignment policy.

Strive for excellence! It's extremely important that each assignment you complete in this course is a direct reflection of your serious thought and effort. Quality in form and content is expected Make sure to carefully proofread and edit your work before submitting the final copy to avoid a significant grade deduction for excessive typos, misspellings punctuation or sentence structure errors. CCD's On-Line Writing Center or OWL can help in all writing areas. Contact them at []

For each Web Exploration, you will select your topic from the current unit's assigned readings or Tours section. NOTE: For Unit 1, you may work exclusively with the Unit 1 Tours section if you are still waiting on your textbook.

Each Exploration should be one to two pages. Consider the assignment a very short, less formal than usual research project. Follow your own curiosity and enjoy the journey! Submit each **//Web Exploration//** entry in the Assignment Dropbox. If you miss the dropbox deadline, write to me about alternative submissions. || Identify a topic covered in the assigned reading and/or Tours section for each unit. What did you know about it before you began reading/touring? Choose a topic that in some way interests, intrigues, puzzles or baffles you. Explain your initial reaction to the item you selected. Why did you select this particular item? Explore the textbook and/or related web sites in the current unit's Tours section to find out more about your topic, describe what you find in the text and/or Tours section. || (5 points) || (3 points) || (0 points) || Explain what more would you like to know about this topic**.** Narrow your topic to make web search possible. || (5 points) || (3 points) || (0 points) || Summary of one website including the site’s address. Remember to Limit Your Topic before searching or you will be buried under too much information. Now, conduct a web search of your own to find TWO relevant sites. Choose worthwhile sites (see Q & A), not necessarily the first two sites you discover; do not include any that offer little information for you. You are graded on your selections. Use any search engine you're familiar with, but www.google.com would be a great place to start! Provide the URL for each website in the paragraph, and then give a detailed summary of each site: amount of information, source of material, highlights, other significant details, and any useful information for you especially. Point value: 10 of 50 points for each site. || (10 points) || (5 points) || (0 points) || Summary of one website including the site’s address as in III. || (10 points) || (5 points) || (0 points) || Summarize what you learned from this search. Did your research help you understand the current unit's focus and discussions? Most important, what did you learn that makes a difference to you and your understanding of the world around you? || (15 points) || (8 points) || (0 points) || Check [] for the correct citation form. Check spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing at that site as well. || (5 points) || (3 points) || (0 points) ||
 * Further Directions:**
 * **Criteria** || **Meets Expectations** || **Below Expectations** || **Needs Revision/Unacceptable** ||
 * **Paragraph I Introduction**:
 * **Paragraph II Narrowing your choice**:
 * Paragraph III**:**
 * Paragraph IV**:**
 * Paragraph V Conclusion**:**
 * Works Cited**:**

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 * ====** Discussion Rubric Examples **====

The two examples below are not exhaustive of the possibilities for discussion rubrics. They will give you the general idea of rubric formatting and styles, however.

 * ====**Discussion Rubric** **Submitted by Kelly Cupples, 2007**====

Points ||~ Criteria ||~ Intro ||~ 1 ||~ 2 ||~ 3 ||~ 4 ||~ 5 ||~ 6 ||~ 7 ||~ 8 ||~ 9 ||~ 10 || ...does not echo ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Poss
 * ~ 2 |||||||||||||||||||||||| Responses to Instructor ||
 * ^  || …to each topic/question ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 6 || ...within 3 days of Unit opening
 * ~ 3 || ...response includes reference to textbook material ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 3 || response includes 1+ ref from outside source ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 4 || …explains in detail why/how reference is relevant ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 2 |||||||||||||||||||||||| Responses to Classmates ||
 * ^  || …respond to 2+ classmates; well thought comments ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 4 || …at least twice on separate days; different topics ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 6 || …provide analysis to student responses showing critical thinking, insight, creativity ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ 30 || Total Scores ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Back to Top 3 or more posts EACH week. || (8 points) At least 2 posts EACH week. || (7 points) At least 1 post EACH week. || (6 points) 1 post total or does not post in all weeks discussion is current. (If you post only once the entire discussion you earn a "needs Improvement" on the entire grade form regardless of quality, etc.) || (0 points) No Submission || All posts use course terms and concepts accurately, focus on the topic, and show critical thinking. || (12 points) Majority of posts use course terms and concepts accurately, focus on the topic, and show critical thinking. || (10.5 points) Less than half of posts use course terms and concepts accurately, focus on the topic, and show critical thinking. || (9 points) No posts use course terms and concepts accurately, focus on the topic, or show critical thinking. Or, posts only once the entire discussion. || (0 points) No Submission || All posts acknowledge posts of others and expand the discussion using examples from reading, Web research, or personal experience as appropriate. || (12 points) Majority of posts acknowledge posts of others and expand the discussion using examples from reading, Web research, or personal experience as appropriate. || (10.5 points) Less than half of posts acknowledge posts of others and expand the discussion using examples from reading, Web research, or personal experience as appropriate. || (9 points) One or more posts violate Mutual Respect Policy and/or no posts acknowledge the contributions and ideas of class peers. Or, posts only once the entire discussion || (0 points) No Submission || All posts use accurate citation in APA format **where appropriate. (Shortcut/Tip: you can just include the textbook author's name and page numbers rather than fully cite it over and over- everyone should have this resource :)** || (4 points) Majority of posts use accurate citation in APA format where appropriate. || (3.5 points) Less than half of posts use accurate citation in APA format where appropriate. || (0 points) One or more posts are plagiarized. //[This may be grounds for a zero in the entire discussion!]// Or, posts only once the entire discussion || (0 points) No Submission || All posts are a reasonable length (100-300 words). || (4 points) Majority of posts are a reasonable length (100-300 words). || (3.5 points) Less than half of posts are a reasonable length (100-300 words). || (3 points) All posts exceed word limit or fail to meet word limit. Or, posts only once the entire discussion || (0 points) No Submission ||
 * ====**Discussion Rubric** - Formatted for Blackboard Vista Grade Forms Tool Submitted by Lisa Marie Johnson, 2008====
 * ~ Criteria ||~ Exceptional ||~ Very Good ||~ Acceptable ||~ Needs Improvement ||~ No Submission ||
 * ~ Frequency & Quantity || (10 points)
 * ~ Quality || (15 points)
 * ~ Community || (15 points)
 * ~ Citation || (5 points)
 * ~ Length || (5 points)

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**C) Quizzes and exams**
====Two exams of fifty minutes each will be given during the course of the semester. The exams combine short answer/quizzes and short essay questions. The short answer questions are 12 points each for a total of 60 points. The short essay questions count the remaining 40 points, and there is a choice of questions to answer. The quizzes and comprehensive count 70 percent of the course grade. A total of 300 points is possible.====

final grade may be elevated to A.
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WÖLFFLIN, Heinrich. //Renaissance and Baroque//. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1966.
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