The abstract should not cover more than half of a page and should be accompanied by a few selected references including, if possible, several that are available at the Longwood Library. The instructor will have copies made for you to distribute in class. You are expected to attend every seminar and sign in prior to the talk. Only a medical excuse will exempt you from receiving a lower grade if you choose to cut. Your grade will be lowered by one letter grade per unexcused absence.
Discussions are necessary and vital to understanding any new or updated information.
Therefore, you are strongly urged to ask questions at the end of each talk. These questions should be in the nature of friendly inquiry - not to cut down the speaker. Your overall grade will be determined on your participation in class, i.e., questions and discussions, as well as on your presentation. Immediately after each talk, students will be asked to write down any comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc. The instructor will share these comments with the speaker in order to improve any future talks .