Engagement/Participation 10% (first-final week) Rhetoric and Writing is not a spectator sport! To earn full participation/engagement credit, you should not only show up for class meetings and conferences, but also
a. demonstrate that you have prepared well by completing the writing assignments and sharing those in class
b. actively contribute to the class discussions and workshops (making meaningful comments throughout the discussion, presenting interesting and related lines of questioning, and listening actively to others)
c. actively engage in group or individual activities
d. attend instructor conferences on time with prepared work for review and take notes for revision
This is your opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of writing. The more you put into the process, the more you will gain.
Students will be evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively on their active engagement in the class.
Quantitative Evaluation: Each class activity (whether in class, online synchronously, or online asynchronously) will be given point value based on completion and quality. If you submit the engagement activity on time (during class or by the due date) then you will receive engagement points. These points are then added and averaged.
My qualitative assessment of your participation in class will be based on the following criteria:
Instructor Observations:
A: Always attended class on time, participated actively in the discussion by answering questions, asking questions, and initiating conversations, and took an active role in breakout room/group discussions. The comments made were critical and insightful and furthered the discussion.
B: Usually attended class on time, usually participated in the discussion by answering or asking questions, and usually shared ideas in the breakout room/group discussions. The comments demonstrated understanding.
C: Sometimes attended class on time, occasionally participated in the discussion when prompted or addressed, and sometimes shared ideas in the breakout room/group discussions. The comments made demonstrated some understanding.
D/F: Rarely or never attended class on time. Did not regularly participate in classroom or breakout room discussions. Little or no demonstration of understanding.