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Classroom Behaviour<\/h2>\n

Learning takes many forms. In this class, you are encouraged to actively participate. This means sharing your thoughts and ideas, as well as listening to others. In some cases, we may agree to disagree, but in this regard we must still remember to respect the opinions of others<\/strong>. Every class member should feel free to speak<\/p>\n

Refrain from engaging in disruptive activities.<\/strong> Chatting with your friends during class is not the purpose of your attending the VIU; leave that kind of conversation for between-classes. Turn cell-phones OFF<\/strong><\/span> while in class.<\/p>\n

You are responsible for being in class on time<\/strong>. Looking for a parking space is not an adequate reason for being late. If you need to leave early, as a courtesy, please inform me. Early departures, as well as late arrivals, are disruptions to the class.<\/strong> You have a timetable, plan your activities accordingly. Be respectful of your classmates.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Plagiarism<\/h2>\n

This falls within the category of Academic Misconduct<\/a>, which includes cheating. Most students recognise what constitutes cheating, but often are less aware of what constitutes plagiarism. Basically, this is appropriating another’s work or ideas as one’s own. In academia, one regularly borrows ideas, even passages from a text (within reason). This is perfectly acceptable as long as you properly attribute the source<\/strong>. Paraphrasing still requires proper citation. If you are still unclear as to What is plagiarism?<\/a>, see the online article by S.E. Van Bramer of Widener University. Franklin University Library also has a style manual to avoid plagiarism<\/a>, which also includes the use of APA style. See also VIU’s Libguide: Using Information Ethically<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Citing References<\/h2>\n

Each discipline has its own reference style guide. Some of you may be familiar with the MLA Style Guide or the Chicago Manual of Style. In anthropology, references are cited within the text (author and date, and page number where appropriate) following the style guides of either the Chicago Manual of Style or the Society for American Archaeology (SAA). As of September 2015, the American Anthropological Association has adopted the Chicago Manual of Style.\u00a0 The Chicago Manual of Style<\/a> includes how to properly use in-text citation (author-date) and references in one’s bibliography. The complete SAA Style Guide (& Editorial Policy) can be accessed online<\/a>. Internet sources also need to be properly referenced; examples are provided in both Chicago and SAA-style guides.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Ethics & Human Subjects<\/h2>\n

As noted by Serena Nanda, “anthropology is, first and foremost, about people” (1999, 158). Anthropologists have an effect on others–those who they live with and those who are collaborators. There are three main ethical principles that must guide fieldwork: acquiring informed consent<\/strong>, protecting informants from risk<\/strong>, and respecting privacy and dignity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Students and faculty need to follow the VIU’s institutional policy regarding “Research involving Human Subjects.”<\/a> Information on how to proceed is under the “The Application and Review Process,”<\/a> included are links to: forms and guides, FAQs, and links.<\/p>\n

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) has a source page on ethics<\/a>; included are different associations with online ethics codes. Those of you pursuing anthropology careers should review AAA’s 2012 Statement of Ethics<\/a>.\u00a0 Also, have a look at the Handbook on Ethical Issues in Anthropology<\/a> (AAA Special Publication #23).<\/p>\n

Nanda, Serena. <\/span>1999. Neither Man nor Woman: The Hijras of India<\/em>. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Study Skills<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Evaluating Web Pages<\/h3>\n