Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form.
You must submit every paper and the group project to pass the class.
If you have an average >= 90% you will be assured an A.
Otherwise your final grade will be scaled.
| 14 classes |
Points |
Weight |
Description |
Due |
| Class Discussion |
28 |
28% |
2 points per class for discussion.
|
Please participate in each class. |
| Present In Class |
10 |
10% |
Present a topic of special interest to you in class and lead class
discussions.
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4 points - Quality of material prepared for presentation
-
4 points - Presenting in class
-
2 points - Answering questions and reply to counter points raised
during discussion
|
Slides and other presentation materials due 24 hours before class. |
| Group Project |
25 |
25% |
Details of point breakdown will be found with project details.
|
Due second to last day of class |
| Papers |
42 |
42% |
Estimated 7 single page papers at 7 points each.
The lowest paper grade will be dropped.
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+1 point - Turn in sincere effort
-
+1 point - Clearly state conclusion.
-
+3 point - Provide logical argument for conclusion.
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+1 point - State possible counter point.
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+1 point - Respond to counter point.
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-1 point - May be deducted for poor writing quality.
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-1 point - May be deducted if you fail to provide references.
|
Due by beginning of class. |
| Extra Credit |
10 |
? |
I hope to give 15 extra credit opportunities during the course
worth 1-2 points each. The weight will depend on what those
opportunities end up being.
|
Due by beginning of class. |
Grading policy is subject to change.