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.