Fall 1996
(nasty things, but we need them)
I grade on a point system. Each course requirement earns you a certain number of
points toward your final grade. The assignments earn points as follows:
- REQUIRED of everyone. You cannot earn points on any of the following without coming
to class prepared and participating fully.
- Conceptual Essays A-H earn up to 6 points each. Conceptual Essay I earns up to 12
points. Maximum: 60 points. Writing and organizational skills count.
- Field Trip Reports earn up to 6 points each. Maximum: 24 points.
- Film Reports earn up to 4 points each. Maximum: 24 points.
- The Case Study Report earns up to 12 points
- The Interview Reports earn up to 20 points each, depending on the quality of your
work. Maximum: 40 points. Writing and organizational skills count.
- The Final exam is worth up to 40 points.
TOTAL: 200 POINTS
Grading Scale:
Besides points, I will assign letter grades to each of your major pieces of work.
In general, I grade as follows:
NO LATE PAPERS OR MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT A
WRITTEN NOTE FROM A DOCTOR, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR GOD