Grading Information
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| Grades are assigned in the most objective manner as possible. Essays will be given
points, ranging from 30 -- excellent to 0 -- not passing, while all other work will be
given points. In order to understand what the distinction is between an 30 and
other points, please review Essay evaluation. |
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| An essay can be rewritten once after the original grading for an increase of five (5)
points. For example, if an essay received a 18 on the original submission, it can be
rewritten with the possibility of receiving a 23. (all revisions are due on Week 8) |
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| Discussion postings, summaries, definitions, and other work will receive points based on
completion.
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A plus-plus,++, designates work that is excellent and is worth 14 points. |
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A plus, +, indicates an above-average rating and will receive 12 points. |
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Average (what is expected) work will receive 10 points. |
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Anything less than expected will be returned and will receive no points. |
Click here to read more about grading.
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At present the estimated worth of each category is such:
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| Essays -- 30% |
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| Research/Investigative explorations -- 30% |
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| Participation, i.e., online class discussion, bulletin board, emailing group members
--20% |
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| Weekly work, i.e., definition, exercises and such -- 20% |
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