In case of emergencies, you must make arrangements with me immediately upon your return to class if you expect to have the opportunity to make up the assignment missed. Because you can communicate with me by e-mail, I expect you to convey reasons for you absence immediately. Students who fail to meet this expectation should not expect exceptions to be made for them at the end of the term. The Department of English and Philosophy defines plagiarism as taking personal credit for the words and ideas of others as they are presented in electronic, print, and verbal sources. The Department expects that students will accurately credit sources in all assignments.
Plagiarism is grounds for failing the course.
I expect my students to take their work seriously and to come to class prepared to participate fully in all activities of the class. In this class I expect all students to utilize the writing process as fully as they can. They should take every opportunity to make their work better, and they should understand that all class activities are designed to improve their reading and writing abilities. While you will receive comments on all aspects of your papers, including grammar and mechanics, you are always ultimately responsible for your work. For example, errors not marked on a draft are still your responsibility.