In order to participate in the class, it is important for you to attend all class sessions. I expect to be informed if you will not be in class. Excessive absences will affect your grade. A shows exceptional knowledge and understanding of the subject, achieves at a level well beyond the basic requirements, completes assignment thoroughly and on time. In papers and presentations, key issues are identified and are presented in a logical order, conclusions are derived logically from evidence given, and it exceeds the requirements as assigned.
B shows some knowledge of the subject matter, completes all assignments satisfactorily and on time.
Issues covered but some not presented in sequence. C shows limited knowledge of the subject matter, does not turn in all assignments or turns in assignments which are not complete or of poor quality. D shows little knowledge of the subject matter, turns in few assignments and those which are turned in are of very poor quality or are incomplete. Most conclusions do not follow logically from evidence given. Claims not supported.