Get clarity on college related terms.
For example, "Check the library Course Reserves for this weeks readings..."
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). 3+1. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Academy. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Ad Board. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Adjunct Faculty. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Merriam-Webster Dictionary (n.d.). Assistant Professor. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistant%20professor
Collins Dictionary (n.d.). Adjunct Professor. https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/associate-professor
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Audit. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Example
"The library Course Reserves are located behind the service desk as well as online."
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Dean's List. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Declaration of Major. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Declaration of Minor. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Degree Audit. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). FERPA. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Dictionary.com (n.d.). Professor. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/professor
The grading symbols are defined as follows:
A = Excellent | P= Pass |
B= Good | I = Incomplete |
C=Fair | W= Approved Withdrawal |
D=Poor | AU=Formal Audit |
F=Fail | RW=Required Withdrawal |
In determining the general quality of a student's work, the following valuations are used to calculate a grade point average:
A= 4.00 | C-= 1.67 |
A- = 3.67 | D+ = 1.33 |
B+ =3.33 | D = 1.00 |
B = 3.00 | D- = 0.67 |
B- = 2.67 | F = 0.00 |
C+ = 2.33 | RW= 0.00 |
C = 2.00 |
Tip
Consider your option to appeal decisions. See Student Code of Conduct and the Handbook based on your program of study
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Grade Scheme. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Example
"Create an infographic combining qualitative and quantitative data about your topic"
Lankow, Jason, et al. (2021). Infographics: The power of visual storytelling. John Wiley & Sons. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/simmons-ebooks/detail.action?docID=882721
Creative Commons. (n.d.). Open education. https://creativecommons.org/about/program-areas/education-oer/
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Registration Priority. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Registration Guidelines. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
American Association of University Professors. (n.d.). Tenure. https://www.aaup.org/issues/tenure
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Transfer Credit. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Verification. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Withdrawal. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology
Simmons Registrar (n.d.). Workday. https://www.simmons.edu/academics/registrar/academic-terminology