The purpose of a seminar is for all to talk and share ideas. I fully expect to learn from you during the process as I have from other students over the years. Critical thinking does not mean trying to attack and destroy everything you read. Nor does it means accepting everything you read. The key issue is to develop the ability to separate the wheat from the chaff in a research piece.
All assignments are due on time.
Unless there are truly extenuating circumstances, I will not accept anything late. Throughout your professional career you will find that there are deadlines for everything and that missing them can have dire consequences. Keep in mind that I do not give incomplete grades in doctoral classes. Finally, the whining exhibited by some past doctoral students about reading amounts, work loads, work quality expectations, or the instructor not spoonfeeding students regarding what the readings are about will not be acceptable behavior. As a mentor of mine once pointed out, Doctoral Programs are Apprenticeship Programs.