Grading

My Grading Practice

Grades are calculated using the rubrics attached to each written assignment plus the scores earned on each quiz. If you find any instructions or rubrics to be unclear, please get in touch so I can clarify. I will try to return feedback to you within one week; here are instructions on how to view my feedback via the gradebook.

How your coursework is weighted

Your grade in LR10 is weighted per course item. If you miss an item and earn a zero, your grade will go down significantly... but don't panic! See my Late Work Policy further down.

- Student Responses: 70% (This includes your initial response plus occasional responses to your classmates. See the instructions & rubrics for each individual discussion for details.)
- Quizzes: 10% (Feel free to take the quizzes “open book” (or open device, in our case, since there’s no textbook)
- Final Project: 20% (Here’s where things get hardcore. Without turning in a final project, there’s no way to earn an A in this class. Even if your points still come out to an A, if you do not turn in a final project, the highest grade you can earn is a B.)

I give feedback to you via the gradebook in Canvas, on every assignment you turn in. Sometimes my feedback is written, sometimes it is audio/visual. If you are unable to access my feedback at any time, please get in touch. If you are unsure of how to review my feedback, please use this Canvas tutorial which walks you through the process step by step.

Keep in mind the real grade killer: skipping an assignment.

For example, imagine student Ella Arten has an 86.5% in the class. She skips the Unit 7 quiz. Her grade drops to 76.66%! However, imagine if Ella takes the quiz and scores 50%. She still failed the quiz overall but her grade only drops to 82.38%.

How Grades are Weighted

90-100 points = A

80-89 points = B

70-79 points = C

50-69 points = D

Below 50 = F

Late Work

It is my strong preference that you turn in all work on time. (Life is less stressful when you’re not behind, right?) That said, 18 weeks is lengthy and life does have a habit of getting in the way. Technology also seems to implode when you least expect. To keep things fair for students that meet the deadlines, I have a late work policy. In general:

assignments that are submitted after the due date late will be able to earn up to 90%,

I grade late work… late. This means that there may not be a quick turnaround on work submitted late and feedback may be limited. If you see a zero on something you turned in late, feel free to shoot me an email so I can adjust the zero.

Passing LR10 (Does this affect your ENG1 grade?)

Although this course is a co-requisite of English 1, you will receive separate grades for both classes. You do not need to pass LR10 to pass English 1 (although doing well in LR10 usually leads to a higher grade in ENG1). This course is not a requirement for graduation. That said, it is a transferable, for-credit course. Your grade for this course will appear on your transcript. And, ultimately, you need to know how to conduct academic research and work efficiently online. Let’s knock it out now so you’re ready for the next steps in your academic career!

Pro Tip: The work you do throughout the semester in LR10 is important for knowledge and POINTS. The final project will draw on what we have covered throughout the semester, and it is heavily weighted for your overall grade. The LR10 final project syncs up to your ENG1 final project and will make completing ENG1 much easier at the end of the semester.

I know that getting good grades can sometimes 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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