Computer Science 24

Policies concerning assignments


Pair Programming

Most of you are assigned a partner for pair programming. You will work with this partner in all laboratory sessions.

In addition, you may choose to work with this person on programming assignments unless we state otherwise. Whether or not you choose to utilize pair programming in your programming assignments, every individual is responsible for completing all work. Additionally, both students' names must be included with every submission, and if the assignment is submitted to the submit.cs system then you must properly form a group for each pair submittal to receive any credit. To be clear, without forming a group, you will not receive any credit for work turned in by your partner, whether or not your name is included in your partner's submission.

Even if you do not formally utilize pair programming for a particular assignment, you may ask questions of your pair programming partner if you get stuck.

Note to "faster" partners:
Please help your lab partner understand the assignment, especially if you finished it already and your partner is struggling. Don't just give your partner the answers, but instead you should try to walk them through the problems, and generally offer the types of guidance given by the instructor and TAs during office hours. Keep in mind that, of the many different ways practiced, it is widely believed that teaching someone else is the most effective way for you to learn!

Plagiarism

Cooperative work is an important part of learning. You are encouraged to study together, discuss the lectures, and discuss the software solutions.

However, with the exception of your partner for pair programming:

If you violate these rules, you risk receiving a grade of F, and most cases require us to report the incident to the campus Judicial Affairs Office.

Late Policy

All assignments must be turned in before their deadlines to receive full credit.


Thank you for your cooperation!