CS1010 Orientation Notes

Orientation class for Computer Science 1010/CS 1010; not a coding class. Coding appears in later CS courses (e.g., CS 1270/2270/2280).
Topics: resume building, career preparation, academic policies and procedures, ISU forms and where to find them, and creating an academic plan for future semesters.
End goal: have a resume and a clear understanding of how things work at ISU.

Each student will be assigned one adviser (out of the six instructors).
Advisers can be found in Workday under the Academics tab.
Peer mentors are assigned to sections; you can find yours via Canvas and Workday.
You’ll meet your peer mentor in your discussion section; the syllabus page lists peer mentors and classroom assignments.

Canvas: used for the syllabus, calendar, and finding your peer mentor and section details.
Workday: used to view your adviser and class schedule (look for the letter/section for CS 1010).
Syllabus: contains calendar, assignments, sections, room numbers, and more.
ISU Career Services resources: templates and guidance for resumes.

The course is half-semester and meets about $6$ times total; Mondays are lectures (big section) and Wednesdays are smaller discussion sections (Canvas room).
There are some non-class days (e.g., Labor Day) and optional workdays with office hours.
Attendance policy:
- Attendance is mandatory; you can miss up to $4$ days without penalty.
- More than $4$ days missed means you will not pass unless you communicate and make arrangements (email the instructor or your peer mentor).
- Each calendar day counts unless noted as a non-count day (e.g., certain workdays).
- A special case: the career fair day counts differently; you attend by submitting a photo from the fair.
If class is canceled due to emergency, instructors will email notices; actual cancellations are rare.

Four major assignments total:
1) Professional resume
2) Academic policies and procedures quiz
3) Registration procedures quiz
4) Graduation plan (end of semester)
All four assignments must be completed at a satisfactory level to pass CS 1010. A pass is required in all four components.
You can revise and resubmit each assignment as many times as needed before the course end, according to the rubric.
Late work has a cutoff date on the calendar; ensure submissions occur before that date.
This is a pass/fail (S/F) course; meeting attendance and assignment requirements determines passing.

Rubric components for the resume:
- Organization
- Language
- Length
- Legibility
To get a passing score (a 2) on Organization:
- Resume must include at least two sections (e.g., Education and Experience).
- All section titles must be relevant and professional (e.g., Education, Experience; you may add Coursework, Achievements, Skills, etc.).
- Personal information must be appropriate (name, phone, email); avoid irrelevant details like favorite color.
To pass overall, you must meet all four criteria (Organization, Language, Length, Legibility).
If you submit a blank template, feedback will be given and you must revise to meet requirements.
You can exceed expectations by aiming for a 3 in any category (e.g., using active verbs and correct tense).
Action verbs and tense guidelines (from the rubric): use past tense for past experiences and present tense for current activities.
Templates and rubrics:
- The Canvas module “Professional Resume” contains the rubric and a resume template you can fill out.
- Career Services templates are available for different majors; ensure they meet the rubric requirements.
AI usage:
- Using AI (e.g., ChatGPT) to help draft the resume is allowed, but you must verify accuracy and tailor details to your own experience.
- If AI-generated content is detected as generic or inaccurate, you will be asked to revise.

Go to Canvas → Modules → Professional Resume for rubric, templates, and guidance.
Use provided resume templates or Career Services templates; ensure adherence to rubric criteria.
Reach out via email if you have questions or need feedback; communicate promptly about absences or issues.

Resume due date is listed in the course calendar (roughly mid-September, around the 15th, per the instructor’s notes).
The course runs through the fall semester; you’ll have a graduation plan due later in the term.
Attendance and assignment deadlines are posted in the syllabus calendar; check regularly.

To verify attendance, you will access a short attendance quiz in Canvas (Quizzes → Lecture Attendance).
You’ll enter a specific word to mark attendance (example word provided during the session).
Stay for the entire attendance process; you can leave after completing the check.

Ensure you know your adviser and peer mentor early via Workday and Canvas.
Review the syllabus and calendar within Canvas regularly for updates.
Start the resume early; use the template and rubrics; revise until it meets all criteria.
Communicate with instructors and mentors if you need to miss a class or have questions.
Use AI wisely: customize content to your own experience and verify facts.