Frequent short quizzes on the assigned readings will be given throughout the semester. In addition there will be a final paper 5 pages in length. For the final paper, all students will write a rough draft which will be critiqued by the instructor, after which the students will write a final revised version. Papers will be graded on both grammar and content and all will be typewritten. It is very important to complete the written assignments by the due dates so that students are prepared for discussion of the papers.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due.
In addition to the writing assignments, a midterm and a comprehensive final exam will be given. They will cover material taken from classes, handouts, and the journal articles. Additionally, an English grammar and style manual is highly recommended. A particularly useful one is The Style Booklet, by D. Sonstroem, a paperback available at the Co-op for a few dollars. All students are expected to xerox the assigned journal articles.