Short Paper #1
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Short Paper #2
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Short Paper #3
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Critical Essay Annotated Bibliography
20 pts./20% of course grade
For this assignment, students will be required to find 8-10 sources and construct an argument utilizing those sources. Each source must have a précis, and correct bibliographic information in MLA Citation Style.
At the beginning of the Annotated Bibliography, students will write a brief one-two paragraph summary of their proposed argument in the Critical Essay, with a strong thesis and outline of how all sources would have been deployed in a full-length essay.
Final Exam
25 pts./ 25% of course grade
Administered during final exam week, the final exam may include a variety of assessment techniques or may be essay only. The essay may be worth at least 50% of the grade for the exam.
Participation
10 pts./10% of course grade
My goal is to involve you in the learning process. Your comments and analysis will provide much of the substance of our class. To this end, your participation will be assessed on three main criteria:
“A” participation (95,90): superlative preparation (multiple readings of all assigned texts, excellent assignments, and further reading) for all class sessions, full awareness and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), frequent substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, awareness about staying quiet so others may talk, full participation and leadership in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“B” participation (85, 80): full preparation for all class sessions (full reading of all assigned texts good assignments), good awareness and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), frequent substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, full participation in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“C” participation (75, 70): satisfactory preparation (at least one reading of all assigned texts, basic fulfillment of assignments), awareness, and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, full participation in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“D” participation (65,60): lack of awareness and focus (sleeping in class, checking your phone or laptop when asked not to do so, and preparation (e.g., not doing the readings or completing assignments), disruptive and / or disrespectful behavior, frequent tardiness or leaving class early, lack of contributions to class discussion, failure to participate in group work.
The total number for the points is out of 100. Grades will be made available to you on iCollege and should be easy for you to track as well.
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Short Paper #2
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Short Paper #3
15 pts./15% of course grade
Each short paper is 2-3 pages in length and focuses on one aspect (to be assigned) of a work covered in class based exclusively on your own close reading. Short papers may be presented for class discussion.
Critical Essay Annotated Bibliography
20 pts./20% of course grade
For this assignment, students will be required to find 8-10 sources and construct an argument utilizing those sources. Each source must have a précis, and correct bibliographic information in MLA Citation Style.
At the beginning of the Annotated Bibliography, students will write a brief one-two paragraph summary of their proposed argument in the Critical Essay, with a strong thesis and outline of how all sources would have been deployed in a full-length essay.
Final Exam
25 pts./ 25% of course grade
Administered during final exam week, the final exam may include a variety of assessment techniques or may be essay only. The essay may be worth at least 50% of the grade for the exam.
Participation
10 pts./10% of course grade
My goal is to involve you in the learning process. Your comments and analysis will provide much of the substance of our class. To this end, your participation will be assessed on three main criteria:
- Quality and Quantity of Contributions to Class Sessions. Do you participate in every class? Do you make sure you remain respectful during class discussion? Do you listen carefully to the instructor and other students and respond to their contributions? Do you ask good follow-up questions? Do you take notes?
- Preparedness. Do you come to class ready to work, with all required preparations completed? Do you show up on time? Do you bring your textbooks and writing supplies to class?
- Collaboration. Do you contribute to group projects effectively, both in and out of class time? Do you put full effort into peer review? Do you make use of office hours?
“A” participation (95,90): superlative preparation (multiple readings of all assigned texts, excellent assignments, and further reading) for all class sessions, full awareness and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), frequent substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, awareness about staying quiet so others may talk, full participation and leadership in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“B” participation (85, 80): full preparation for all class sessions (full reading of all assigned texts good assignments), good awareness and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), frequent substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, full participation in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“C” participation (75, 70): satisfactory preparation (at least one reading of all assigned texts, basic fulfillment of assignments), awareness, and focus while in class (not sleeping or checking Twitter or talking when you shouldn’t), substantive contributions to discussion (driven by inquisitiveness, respect, and honesty), questions or comments that further the discussion and invite classmates to respond, full participation in group work and peer review, excellent homework and class assignments.
“D” participation (65,60): lack of awareness and focus (sleeping in class, checking your phone or laptop when asked not to do so, and preparation (e.g., not doing the readings or completing assignments), disruptive and / or disrespectful behavior, frequent tardiness or leaving class early, lack of contributions to class discussion, failure to participate in group work.
The total number for the points is out of 100. Grades will be made available to you on iCollege and should be easy for you to track as well.