Campus survey
10%October 9
Distribute the survey to 10 people and complete it yourself, for 11 total responses.
Assessment
Assignments
Coursework, assignment handouts, and due dates for Fall 2026. Submit your work and view grades in Canvas.
Discussion pieces
15%Weekly, beginning Week 3
A 150–200 word summary and set of critical questions on the assigned target article. Due by 5:00 p.m. the day before the relevant class meeting.
Midterm exam
25%October 13, in class
Four short-response questions (answer three) and one long answer of about three blue-book pages, covering the course material studied so far.
Research paper
20%Final draft December 4
A 4–6 page paper on an ethical issue from Weeks 4–11. Proposal due November 6; rough draft due November 20; final draft due December 4.
Final exam
30%Wednesday, December 16, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
One cumulative final examination. A study guide will be available before the end of the semester.
Semester timeline
Deadlines by week
Example discussion-piece summary provided
September 7–11
Weekly discussion pieces begin
September 14–18
Campus survey responses due Friday, October 9
October 5–9
Midterm exam Tuesday, October 13 (Monday schedule)
October 12–16
Research paper proposal due Friday, November 6
November 2–6
Research paper rough draft due Friday, November 20
November 16–20
Research paper final draft due Friday, December 4
November 30–December 4
Cumulative final exam Wednesday, December 16, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
December 7–11