I suggest you approach this course with the same positive attitude and sense of humor you would adopt when attempting to become proficient in any other area. You are here to learn new techniques, sharpen your existing skills, and become a more able and confident writer. Don't be afraid to ask questions, experiment with new concepts, or ask for help. Expected, required, and necessary to pass this course.
All assignments are due on the date requested.
If you don't have an assignment ready on the day it is due, don't stay away from class. If you do, then you not only miss turning in your assignment on time, but you miss a lecture and possible instructions and assistance to help you with the next assignment. We will follow a numerical system in which each assignment is worth a certain number of points. What is important to remember is that even one missed assignment can impair your final grade. Make every effort to get all your assignments completed.