The Elements of Style, available at the book store. The original 1918 edition is also available on the web. I shall provide written comments and a grade promptly after each assignment. Although persuading me to change a grade is no easy task, I shall not be unhappy with those who try. Should you be dissatisfied with a grade, do talk with me.
Assignments are due when scheduled.
There is no penalty for late written assignments, unless I am inconvenienced. I shall be inconvenienced if I run out of things to do because your assignment is late. Should I be inconvenienced, the grade will be reduced by one letter. Former students will tell you that I return work promptly. Two-thirds of the course grade depends on the speeches, the remainder on the written assignments and intuition.