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:

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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.