Prepare: 
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

Read Chapter 11: Grading and Reporting to Students and Parents.
Read Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt or Hurt Students?Links to an external site.
Explore the Resources for Teaching Growth MindsetLinks to an external site.
Watch the Writing a ScriptLinks to an external site. video.
Find an article that supports your assigned position from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library or a reputable and credible website. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table provides guidance for locating an appropriate source.

Reflect: 
Should a student earn half the credit for an assignment they did not submit?

Create, Write, and Present: 
You will create a multimedia introduction based on the requirements below by creating a video for your initial response:

First, create a visual presentation using tools such as PowerPoint, CanvaLinks to an external site. or PreziLinks to an external site. (review the Writing Center’s Presentations TipsLinks to an external site. and How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site. webpages for support). Many of these sites enable you to create public files, so be mindful of specific information you choose to
Second, write a script using Microsoft Word of what you will record for each slide of your presentation. Refer back to the Writing a ScriptLinks to an external site. video if you need assistance.
Third, present the PowerPoint, Canva or Prezi presentation using Screencast-o-MaticLinks to an external site. or Zoom Links to an external site.to record your voice and your slide show. If you also feel comfortable, feel free to use the webcam feature as well. Please review the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start GuideLinks to an external site. or Zoom Quick Start GuideLinks to an external site. in order to get started. This guide will familiarize you with the tool and review how to upload your video to the

Posting Instructions

Finally, embed your video or link into your discussion, and include your script. You may either copy and paste your script right after your video link or attach your Microsoft Word document. For support, review How Do I Upload and Embed a Media File From My Computer in the Rich Content Editor as a Student?Links to an external site.

Requirement for Presentation:
Based on your assigned position, formulate a defense statement supported by the course text as well as the article you located that includes the following:

Slide 1: Create an introductory slide that identifies your assigned position for this debate.
Slide 2: Explain the theory behind the no-zero grading policy and its purpose. Use evidence from your text to support your explanation.
Slides 3, 4, and 5: Provide at least three reasons for your position based on the article or articles you located to support your reasons. Each reason should be fully developed in your script and written in at least one paragraph.

Properly cite and reference your sources within your response using APA formatting. Refer to the Introduction to APALinks to an external site. webpage in the UAGC Writing Center for details.

You will create a transcript for each slide for your recorded presentation and include it in your discussion response.