I will evaluate your papers for both content and form and will try to help you improve in both. Many students benefit from courses such as COM 309 Writing Laboratory, ENG 375 Expository Writing, and UNI 401 Library Research. In evaluating content, I look at factors such as depth of analysis, inclusion of major controversial issues, relevance, logic, originality, incorporation of appropriate class material, and the degree to which you surpass minimal expectations. You should demonstrate that you can go beyond simple memorization to the level of analysis. Critically analyze the topic with appropriate use of concepts from class and readings.
Analysis means more than mere summary, description, and simple statement of opinion.
Successful analysis requires that you develop a single theme rather than comment superficially on a wide variety of topics. Demonstrate that you have an accurate understanding of competing views . This requires that you discuss the nature, sources, implications, and possible resolution of significant disagreements about controversial issues. Explain the relation between your own views on the issue and your values and assumptions about human behavior and the society around us. Computers are available on campus.