KTE Assignments

What is a KTE?

KTEs are Key Term Explorations.

There are eight (8) KTE assignments throughout the semester. They are worth ten (10) percent of your final grade.  Each KTE is worth up to seventy-five (75) points.  The average KTE that meets the minimum requirements will score up to fifty (50) points.  To earn over 50 points you must really do a great job and take advantage of the extra credit portion.   These KTE assignments take the place of a Term Paper, so take them seriously and do a good job on them. 

The Key Term Exploration task allow you to become more actively involved in understanding geologic terms and processes found in your book and on the lecture slides.  YOU select a key term from the current chapters assigned and from information you learned by viewing the lecture slides that cover one of your current chapters. You don’t have to be an artist or professional photographer to complete these assignments. You just have to keep an eye out for geologic features, and prove your acquired knowledge.

IMPORTANT: The following explains the KTE requirements, of which one is due about every two (2) weeks, (see syllabus for exact due dates). If you are unsure how to complete this task, view the sample papers.  Late papers only receive half credit, it is very important to turn in your work ON TIME.  Plan now for problems such as internet going out, computer crashes, illness.  Don't wait until the last minute to do your KTE. 

What to do :

* Choose two (2) Key Terms: either from the end of the Chapter(s) assigned or from terms discussed in the lecture slides during that two week period, or approved by me in advance.

* Draw a clear illustration of the geologic feature, term, or process. (Distance Learning students without access to a scanner will not be able to draw illustrations and must find examples online that they can attach to their work instead). YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCE FOR IMAGES

* Label the Key Terms (I need to know you understand what your selected image is showing.) Explain to me what you are showing in your image, how it illustrates the key term you are describing. Do this in your own words.  NEVER use copy and paste.

* Write (one paragraph) describing the feature and in general how it formed.

*Extra Credit*  Take photos of the Key Terms * Label photos and state how they shows your term.   Include the date and location photo was taken. These must be YOUR photos, not photos you found online.

How do I turn in my KTE?

I accept KTEs in most any format that you are comfortable using.  You can write your KTE in WORD or using WordPerfect or Photoshop, you pick the format and check with me to make sure its acceptable.  A dropbox is  provide for each KTE assignment where you can upload your file.  Powerpoint is also acceptable as is a PDF file.  Be sure your name and course "Geology10" appears on your work.  Also clearly Mark your paper with KTE1, KTE2, example: KTE1Smith.doc, KTE2Jones.pdf, etc.  CLEARLY state your KTE term, I cannot guess what term you are writing about.

What if I am late?

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