Shows good understanding of the textbook material. The writing and format is adequate and without major deficiency. Format and writing falls below acceptable standards. Student is either not capable of doing the assignment or made no effort to do so. The grade for the writing assignment will be the average of the grades for the pop quiz and the final draft.
Examinations are a mixture of objective and short-answer questions.
There will be no make-up examinations. If a student misses an examination because of a legitimate excuse, a double grade on the next test will be given. Final examination make-ups will be given only in the most extraordinary circumstances which, in the instructor's opinion, have prevented the student from attending the regularly scheduled examination period. All reading assignments are to be completed before class. Class participation is important.