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ISP Student Resources
Flowcharts and Student Process Charts:
Incoming Students:
The Post-Admissions Chart provides an outline of next steps for new students once admitted to the program.
Current Students:
The Course Process Chart offers an outline for the ISP course structure.
The 2011 schedule offers a general timeline of course requirements and grading schedule for 2011.
Class Rubrics, Guides and References:
Overall, the ISP faculty follow these grading models, though each faculty member has individual standards and should be consulted.
Presentation Grading Form
Presentation Grading Matrix
Presentation_Written Report Grading Matrix
Writing Rubric
Natural Resources Conservation reading guide: Chira Reganold Reading Chart
SU 6003 and SU 6073 Reference Guide (Please note: This document is updated periodically. Please consult Professor Farnsworth for the most recent version)
Students will often be required to produce white papers for ISP classes. Here is a real-world example of a thorough and effective white paper: Water and Watts, Southeast Energy Opportunities.
National Academies Press: 4,000 Publications offered for free or reduced rates.
General Writing and Avoiding Plagiarism - From Purdue University:
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): General Writing Tips
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): APA Style Writing Guide
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): MLA Style Writing Guide
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): Avoiding Plagiarism
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): Writing and Formatting Business Letters
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): Writing and Formatting Effective Memos
WeCar at Lipscomb:
ISP students can become a part of WeCar at a reduced rate as a Lipscomb student. WeCar is a membership-based car sharing program for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation. Several WeCars are located on campus for reservation. You can sign up here.