Grading
Opinion
paper: 5%
Annotated Bibliography: 10%
First draft of project paper: 20%
Multimedia presentation: 10%
Minute Papers: 5%
Final Project paper: 30%
Participation: 20%
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. Here's the grading rubric:
EvaluationRubricOpinionPaper
Final Grade
Your
final grade will be based on the total points received. The
following is the scale used to determine the final grade.
*
95-100 = 4.0
* 90-94.9 = 3.9
* 87-89 = 3.7
* 84-86.9 = 3.5
* 80-83.9 = 3.2
* 77-79.9 = 2.8
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.