{"id":3831,"date":"2023-08-21T10:15:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T10:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lucylabs.gatech.edu\/ml4t\/?page_id=3831"},"modified":"2023-09-25T02:13:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T02:13:50","slug":"assignment-follow-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lucylabs.gatech.edu\/ml4t\/fall2023\/assignment-follow-up\/","title":{"rendered":"ASSIGNMENT FOLLOW-UP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Assignment Follow-Up<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The items and information outlined in this page outline the process for receiving clarification or regrade requests.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Content\">24\/7 Rule<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>24 Hours<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<p>24 hours after grades have been posted is identified as the \u201creview\u201d period. This allows the students to take the time to conduct an in-depth review of the grader feedback, own work and devise a well curated\/structured request that follows the guidelines in this page. Review the &#8220;Student Regrade Request Curation&#8221; and\u00a0\u201cGrader-Score Judgement\u201d section of this page for more details.<\/p>\n<p>Any requests made during the initial 24-hours will be denied and the student will be required to submit the form again inside the active window.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a07 Days<\/h3>\n<p>The regrade request window is 7 days (11:59PM AOE) from the day the grade was released. Regrade requests made after this window will be denied. Once the student has made a well detailed and properly formulated request outlined in \u201cRequest Comments\u201d section, the 7-day window stops (to includes appeals).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Assignment Follow-Up Form<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/zigQW0zLAs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assignment Follow-Up Form<\/a>\u00a0is the only approved and accepted method of requesting assignment follow-ups (regrades or clarifications). Creating an Ed Discussion post, responding to the feedback in Canvas, or sending a Canvas message about an assignment follow-up will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Grade_Weight\">Form Completion Notification<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When completing the form, there will be an option to \u201cSend me an email receipt of my responses\u201d on the last page. Choosing this option will generate an email to the student\u2019s Georgia Tech email to review the form responses. Choosing this option will allow students to check further to ensure their form information was correct.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span>Follow-Up Validation<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The form requires students to enter both their GT account username and GT ID. Utilizing two forms of validation greatly decreases the amount of incorrectly entered student identification, decreasing the number of requests the course staff cannot tie to a specific student for further evaluation and processing.<\/p>\n<p>When reviewing the form responses after submission, if it is found that one of the two identification metrics was incorrect, do not resubmit a new request. The system is capable of identifying the student off just one metric. Only resubmit if it is found that both metrics were entered incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Clarification Requests<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<p>While reviewing the feedback or deductions for an assignment there may be instances that the student would like further clarification. The clarification Request selection is there to ask questions and receive further information. Submitting a Clarification Request does not invoke a Regrade Request (unless during the request processing identifies an error in grading which will be handled without further necessary action) nor does it invoke any of the items of the Regrade Request.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Regrade Requests<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<p>The regrade request process intent is to correct identifiable errors in grading. The process is not to dispute subjective grader judgment on point allocations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Student Regrade Request Curation<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<p>When curating a regrade request, there are a few items that are necessary to have a well-detailed and properly formulated response.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Students must identify the aspect of the assignment in question<\/li>\n<li>Students must identify the piece of feedback in question<\/li>\n<li>Students must fully articulate how and why they meet the rubric items<\/li>\n<li>Students must give concrete evidence from their assignment submission that the rubric item is met.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Comments such as \u201cI answered X in my report,\u201d \u201cI did do X,\u201d etc. with no context to the student actually fulfilling the requirement, will not be processed and denied.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Grading Errors<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>All regrades requests that when reviewed indicate an error in grading will be promptly corrected. If the regrade request only includes clearly identifiable grading errors that end in favor of the student, the \u201cGrade Change (Improvement or Reduction)\u201d section does not apply.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Grade Changes (Improvement or Reduction)<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Submitting a regrade request re-opens the student assignment for re-evaluation. During the re-evaluation of the student assignment, a decision will be made. If it is determined a grade change is in order, the student grade will be updated. The grade change could be increased in the student\u2019s favor or decreased if it is noted that a deduction was missed. Grade deductions will follow the grading rubric.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3>Grader-Score Judgement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Subjective grade scores with ranges are oftentimes difficult to standardize. As such, they will not be reviewed or changed in a regrade request without definitive support that the rubric item was fully met. If there is a rubric item with a range for deductions (\u201cup to -X points\u201d) and the student feels that the deduction was simply \u201ctoo harsh\u201d or \u201cunfair\u201d will not be reviewed. <span>\u00a0<\/span>Our grading procedures include a high-level view of all graders&#8217; assigned grades, allowing us to systematically review this rather than looking case-by-case.<\/p>\n<p>Rubric items without a range for deductions (-X points) will not be reviewed without definitive support that the rubric item was fully met. These rubric items are \u201call or nothing\u201d meaning the student fully met the requirement(s) and received full credit, or the student did not fully meet the requirement (regardless of the percentage of requirements met) and received no credit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Grade Chasing<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Per-project grade-chasing or chasing a higher grade on multiple projects creates additional overhead to the course staff that takes away from providing assistance to students and completing course improvements. The staff would rather assist students in learning the material and be generous at the end of the course than spending precious time debating minor grade improvements on individual assignments throughout the semester.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3>Regrade Request Outcome<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The outcome of the regrade request will be handled via a new Canvas comment attached to the assignment in question only. To get notifications of a new Canvas comment, review the notification settings of Canvas.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eba1c8ee-1c82-4d37-ba61-59e882973127&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Regrade Appeals<o:p><\/o:p><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are multiple stages of the regrading process. At the completion of each stage, a Canvas comment will be added to the student\u2019s assignment in question. If a student feels the answer is not satisfactory, the student can invoke the next stage by resubmitting the Assignment Follow-Up Form again. The stages are outlined below.<\/p>\n<h4>Stage I (Grader)<\/h4>\n<p>The original grader reviews the request, summarizes the re-evaluation findings to the Head TA. 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