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My Grading Practice:
My Grading Practice:
You will build your grade in this class through four different weighted grading categories and a fifth category that covers a series of research modules that you will complete over the course of the semester. Each learning unit features different assignments of different point totals. Typically it’s a mix of low-stakes practice and discussion along with higher-totaled essay drafts and workshops. You can follow along in Canvas – there’s even a “what-if” feature where you can put in points for assignments to see how it would affect your grade. Check it out!
Will There Be Extra Credit?
Sorry, folks - I don’t offer extra credit. My philosophy is that you build your grade based on regular hard work and effort over a long semester. Periods where you don’t get work done probably will reflect in your final grade. Students who want the A earn it during all eight weeks – not just at the end.
Will There Be Extra Credit?
Sorry, folks - I don’t offer extra credit. My philosophy is that you build your grade based on regular hard work and effort over a long semester. Periods where you don’t get work done probably will reflect in your final grade. Students who want the A earn it during all eight weeks – not just at the end.
How your coursework is weighted:
How your coursework is weighted:
Research Modules: 20%
Weekly modules completed through Canvas. Each weekly module includes two 15-point assignments or quizzes.
Learning Unit 1: Orientation 10%
Orientation assignments
Original reflection essay
Practice workshop
Annotations covering two readings
Learning Unit 2: Process Analysis 20%
Original process essay explaining how to do something or how something happened
Two draft workshops
Research orientation assignment
Two academic enrichment exercises
Annotations and discussion covering three readings
Learning Unit 3: Definition 20%
Original process essay defining a term or concept related to your identity or interests
Two draft workshops
Two academic enrichment exercise(s)
Annotations and discussion covering three readings
Learning Unit 4: Researched Classical Proposal 30%
Original process paper exploring and correctly citing research on a topic
Three draft workshops
Academic enrichment exercise(s)
Annotation and discussion covering one extended reading and three student examples
Final Reflection Essay
Final Course Grade Categories:
Final Course Grade Categories:
90-100+% = A
80-89.99% = B
70-79.99% = C
60-69.99% = D
Below 60% = F
I know that earning good grades can be stressful. To help reduce that stress and improve the likelihood of getting your best grades, allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work. Don't procrastinate, and if you get stuck on an assignment, reach out to me or one of your peers. I welcome your questions and I'm happy to help you think through your ideas so you can successfully complete an assignment. You know how to reach me, right?
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