Notes re: Capstone projects

PPT 1 & 2 have now been graded and posted.

CHECK YOUR GRADE! I have had a few people send in shortcuts instead of their file (remember, shortcuts have a .lnk extension, while powerpoint files have a .pptx extension).

If indeed you did that, you have until the next clas to email me your file. Send to my MERCER email account, please, and indicate which section you're in (stet or csb). That will save me some time!

I was also surprised at the number of people who turned in nothing. This is not a good way to keep your gpa up.

Now that we are in the swing of things, some "rules of the road" and some fatherly advice:

1. You know what the due date is. (Check the syllabus or a previous blog entry). It ain't gonna change. Plan around it.
2. If something comes up, email me. Never hurts to ask for dispensation (go look it up).
3. TRIPLE-check what you are submitting BEFORE you hit the submit button.
4. You can still submit files for 24 hours after the deadline. For powerpoint I didn't take any points off. From now on, however, turning in late costs you 15% - i.e. 3.4 ould be the highest grade you can make on that project.
5. Once it's closed, it's closed. I ain'ta gonna accept 'em no more - unless there was blood, a hospital, or suspender-wearing kangaroos involved. (Seriously, if there's a major life thing happening, let me know)
6. QUADRUPLE-check yourself as you create the project. Follow the instructions!
7. NEVER EVER trust the numebrs. Quintuple-check them.
8. To err is human. To really screw things up takes a computer. This is extra true for Capstone projects.