At this stage, feel free to consult any written statements that might accompany the visual work. An extra large typeface, bold type, or extra empty lines between paragraphs will not compensate for a paper that is too brief. Clarity of thought and expression, correct grammar, sound sentence structure, and spelling are all important and will influence your grade. If your writing is shoddily crafted or your thoughts poorly expressed, it will count against your grade. Since only one paper is required this semester, take the time to write a top quality, university-level paper.
Good writing involves editing, proofreading, and revising.
The Writing Lab has a staff that will help you, free of charge, on a drop-by basis during their regular hours. Take your assignment sheet and your paper-draft with you when you visit the Writing Lab so the person that helps you understands that you will be graded on content, structure, grammar, and spelling. If the Writing Lab staff does not offer assistance with your structure and grammar, specifically ask for their help in those areas. The maximum points that you can earn for a top quality, thoughtful, articulate, and well written paper is 10 points. Last semester the lowest score was a 2.