Ethics and the Law
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Ethics and the Law
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Student Roles and Responsibilities This page contains information on the following subjects. Click on the item for more information.
These classes are considered essential for your professional development. How you handle class requirements will be considered indicative of your professional conduct. For each student to benefit from these classes, the following are expected at all times.
Although students are required to take these classes concurrently, each class is graded separately. The grade awarded for performance in one class will not depend in any way on a student's attendance and participation in the other. Grades awarded for participation in each class will be based on the following:
One previously arranged absence will be allowed at no loss of points. Your presence in class is very important; missing more than once during the quarter may hinder your grade. This class moves quickly and it will be difficult for you to understand the material if you are absent. You also lose the benefit of peer discussion and deny your peers exposure to your unique perspective on common issues. Handouts for reading assignments and class discussion will be distributed periodically. Reading assignments must be completed before the next class unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. Most handouts will be used for regular reference, and for reference during some tests. It is strongly recommended they be kept in a binder and brought to each class. Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office. You may also call the DSS Office to make an appointment to meet with the DSS Coordinator. Students requesting academic adjustments must obtain the “Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services” (green) form provided by DSS before any adjustments are made. Fort Steilacoom: (253)
964-6526 or 964-6527, Room 300K in the Cascade Building
Required Paper: All students are required to complete a written project paper for each class (one for the Law class and one for the Ethics class). The project papers need not be complex, but must be well organized and well written, and must relate to the course of study. Each paper should focus as much as possible on the specific elements of the subject being examined, as well as the student’s own subjective experience. Students are encouraged to come up with ideas of personal interest or importance to write about, however, a list of project ideas has been prepared for consideration. (Click here) All project papers must be pre-approved by the instructor. To be approved, a one paragraph abstract of the project must be submitted prior to the END of the 4th class. The abstract should describe the goal of the paper and the method to be used to collect the information reported (e.g. Internet research, periodical reviews, interviews, etc.) If interviews are expected to be a part of the source information for the paper, include with the abstract a description of the interviewee selection method and a sample of the questions proposed. The format for project papers is as follows:
NOTE: NOTE: Project papers will not be returned. Students have presumptive copyright on all papers submitted, and are encouraged to indicate copyright on each appropriate document submitted. It is suggested copies be made for personal records prior to submission. All project papers are due at the START of the 9th class.
Click on the link below to go to the Pierce College Library for valuable information regarding using the Internet and other resources for research, Internet search techniques, organizing papers, proper source citation, copyright restrictions, etc. Pierce College Library - "Quick Tips"
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