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Below is the grading breakdown for the course
Below is the grading breakdown for the course
There will be no resubmission of assignments once you have submitted assignments (both low-stakes and high stakes--projects). However, there will be opportunities for you to revise your writing as well as to earn bonus points throughout the course. You can go to Course Policy > Bonus points to find a variety of ways you can earn bonus points for the course.
I put great thought and care into assigning final grades, so if you’d like me to reconsider your final grade for the course, you should have proof that I’ve made a mathematical miscalculation. I will not reconsider final course grades for any other reason.
1. Project 1: Article Critique (a total of 140 pts)
In this individual assignment, you are going to interview one person that you think can give you insight about the writing theme: Renaming & Multilingual Students.
One way to gain an understanding of a topic is by interviewing relevant people. It will help you to rethink a particular topic from another (different) point of view. If you choose, you can also use the result of the interview as one of the evidence you will use for Project 2: Research Essay.
2. Project 2: Research Essay (approx a total of 330 pts)
In Project 2, you are going to write a research report about the writing theme “Multilingual Students and Renaming”. You are going to complete the report by working collaboratively with a peer you haven’t worked with before in previous assignments.By completing the Research Report, you are expected to:
1. Gain an evidence-based understanding of how to frame an academic argument with multiple types of evidence.
2. Understand the importance of naming & renaming for those individuals who cross-borders & studying outside their country of origin.
3. Project 3: Visual Argument (approx. total of 200 pts)
In an era where information has become more visual, it is important to learn how to remediate textual messages into a more visual one. Here are key reasons why visual argument writing prompts are important:
Develops Critical Thinking & Creativity: Analyzing visual elements requires students to think critically about how images, graphics, and design elements convey messages and arguments. This process helps students sharpen their analytical skills and understand the power of visual rhetoric. Visual argument prompts allow students to express their creativity by designing visually appealing and impactful arguments. This creative process can make learning more engaging and enjoyable.
Enhances Multimodal Literacy Skills : In today's digital age, proficiency in multimodal communication is crucial. Visual argument writing help students become adept at using various modes of communication, including text, images, and graphics, and convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Builds Confidence: Successfully creating and presenting a visual argument can boost students' confidence in their ability to communicate effectively. This experience prepares them for diverse professional scenarios where visual communication is essential.
Encourages Collaboration: Many visual argument projects involve teamwork, fostering collaboration among students. Working together on a visual argument helps students learn to share ideas, divide tasks, and create a cohesive final product.
Incorporating visual argument writing prompts into the curriculum not only enhances students' analytical and communication abilities but also prepares them for the demands of the modern, visually-oriented world.
4. HOMEWORK AND PARTICIPATION (approx. a total of 330 pts)
4. HOMEWORK AND PARTICIPATION (approx. a total of 330 pts)
‘Participation’ here will be graded based on you attending class on time and visibly engaged during the class meeting. I will not grade attendance. In each class meeting, you will be assigned a graded Engagement activity that you need to complete and submit on the same day at 11:59 PM. If you were absent, you can claim the Engagement grade by:
1) submitting an Absent Memo; and
1) submitting an Absent Memo; and
2) completing Engagment activity. You have a chance to reclaim the Engagement grade for up to 3 times. After that, you will be given zero if you were absent.
2) completing Engagment activity. You have a chance to reclaim the Engagement grade for up to 3 times. After that, you will be given zero if you were absent.
Since this is a 3-credit course, this means you need to allocate 6 hrs to do homework which help you to prepare for the class.
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