One absence is allowed without penalty. Beginning with the second absence, the participation grade will be reduced. Beginning with the third absence, the final grade will be reduced, in addition to a reduction of the participation grade. Students with serious, documented illness or family emergencies necessitating more than four absences should withdraw from the course or talk to the instructor regarding a grade of incomplete, which will be given only when complete documentation is presented consistent with university policy. Written assignments .
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.
If for some reason you miss a first draft assignment, you will receive a maximum of half credit on the final paper. All assignments must include name of course and professor, name of assignment, your name, and title on the first page. All other pages must be numbered in the upper right hand corner. No early exams given. Late exams given in cases of documented medical emergencies only.