Dates and Grading

Penalty-Free Late Paper Policy 

All papers have a fixed due date. With that said, it is important that students are in an environment that inspires their best work and a modicum of person control over their schedules. Therefore, late papers will not incur a penalty if the following criteria is met: 

Your Responsibilities:

• Do your best to turn work in on time to ensure you can keep up with the sequence of assignments. 

• Let me know if your paper will be late BEFORE the due date;

• Let me know what REASONABLE DATE (as soon as practicable) you will be able to turn in your paper; and

• Keep up with work that is assigned after the due date has passed. 

NOTE: WP3 is our major writing project, which will come with a five-day grace period for all. You do not need to notify me if you decide to use any portion of the five-day pass. 

If you are more than two days late (every paper has a 48-hour built-in grace except for the Final Portfolio), please see me to come up with a plan for success. While there are no penalties, please see your responsibilities below:

Class Preparation and Participation

Because this is a writing workshop, attendance and active class participation are crucial both in class and online. Plan on completing all reading assignments before class periods. You are expected to come to class prepared for class discussions. You also are expected to contribute to the course by participating in workshop sessions and posting to Brightspace in a timely fashion. We will also be using Brightspace to access reading materials.

Paper Format

All assignments (including drafts) should be typewritten in 12-point font. We will use our online platform to turn in work, nevertheless be sure to include the proper format: your name, the professor’s name, the course name, the assignment, the date, etc., on the first page in the upper left-hand corner. While MLA 9 Style is preferred, you may use either APA style (or the Name-Year style), or MLA Style. You DO NOT need to worry about APA pagination rules.

Reading Materials

Reading material will be provided on Brightspace and in class.

Enrollment and Attendance

More than two (2) unexcused absences or a persistent habit of tardiness will lower your participation grade. A persistent pattern of absences (missing 6 classes or more) is grounds for failure in the course. Excused absences can only be granted for university obligations (with verification) and illnesses (with a doctor’s note). Absences that do not meet the criteria as stated are considered unexcused. Good communication is key to your success in this course. I appreciate prior notification, when possible, if you will miss a class for any reason. You are responsible for all work due, assigned, or discussed in your absence. Please arrange with another student to obtain any homework or class notes you may have missed, and make sure you consult our Bb online course for information, as well.