Reflection papers will not be graded, but I will look for improvement in writing and analytical skills through the course of the semester final grades will take into account class attendance, class participation and reflection papers. You ll be required to expand one of your reflection papers into a four-page practice paper that extends the analysis of a given text. This will be graded and handed back to you with suggestions for revisions. You will then have the option of revising and expanding the paper as your midterm paper. You are to write a 6-8 page analysis of one text focusing on one specific issue or idea within that text.
Midterm paper can be an expansion and revision of the practice paper.
In addition, I will provide you with sample questions and topic ideas which you may use. Papers are to analyze each thinker s presentation of the topic, to explain the differences and similarities between the two positions and finally to evaluate the two positions. As with the midterm, I will hand out sample topics. You cannot write on the same text you worked on for your midterm. Extensions on any assignments will be granted only by previous permission for valid excuses.