Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What are the prerequisites for this course?
A. As specified in the syllabus, there are no prerequisites for this course.
Q. What software/books do I need?
A. You do not need any software or books. As long as you can view the course videos and use the edX platform, you are all set. We may ask you to access or download other materials. Anything required to answer quiz questions is clearly indicated.
Q. Are there due dates for the quizzes?
A. No. There are no due dates for individual quizzes. However, you must complete them all by the course end.
Q. What is the speech application assignment and when can I turn it in?
A. It is the culminating assignment in this course and is worth 20% of your final grade. You will be asked to record and share the speech that you have worked on throughout this course. This assignment must be completed before the end of the course. Audit students can use the peer and self-assessment rubric but will not receive course staff grading or review.
Q: May I request an extension to the Verification Deadline?
A: RITx will not provide extensions to the published verification upgrade deadlines. Our course verification upgrade deadlines are scheduled to provide learners with as much time as possible to determine whether to pursue a verified certificate, per the course content. If you miss a verification upgrade deadline, we recommend you enroll as a verified learner in the next scheduled offering of the course. You can always find the upgrade deadline on the course home page and your edX dashboard.
Q: Why aren't my recent grades appearing on the Progress Page?
A: Progress page may experience delays of up to an hour for updates. If an activity was in progress when the overall Progress was last updated, the Progress page may reflect an incorrect score until the next update cycle.