Grading
•
Preliminary Thought Letter - 10
• Annotated bibliography - 10
•
Extensive thought letter - 15
• Pitch/Proposal - 15
• Final written proposal - 30
• Participation (minute papers, blog posts) - 20
Participation is further broken down into a point a week
for your minute paper and blog comment/post (if you do
neither, or you lose that point). The remaining 10 points
are based on your in-class interaction, or substantive,
direct communication with me if you're too shy to speak up
in class.
You will be graded on writing, and there'll be a separate
component in each of your graded assignments for writing
assessment. However, you will be given the opportunity to
rewrite an assignment (if applicable) to improve the
writing component of your grade.
Final Grade
Your
final grade will be based on the total points received. The
following is the scale used to determine the final grade.
90 points and above 3.7 – 4.0
80-89 points 3.0 – 3.6
70-80 points 2.0 – 2.9
60-69 points 1.0 – 1.9
59 points and below Fail
Communications
and Meeting with the Instructor
I’m
happy to confer with students on a regular basis – in
person (before or after class, or by appointment), and by
e-mail. I usually check my campus e-mail several times a
day M-Th, less frequently on F-Su. Please use clear subject
lines (add “urgent” if the message is time sensitive).
Expect to get a reply back within 24 hours, so take this
into account if you’re close to a project deadline.
If you disagree with a grade that you receive:
(1) Wait 24 hours after I return your assignment.
(2) Re-read the graded assignment.
(3) Write your reasons for disagreement with the grade.
(4) Turn in your note indicating your reasons for
disagreement, along
with your graded
assignment.
I will contact you and make an appointment to discuss the
issue with you within 48 hours.