I strongly recommend that you consult with me if you are falling behind in your performance. There is little either of us can do just before the end of the term. As noted, class attendance and participation is required. You are also responsible for announcements made in class. Changes in assignments, readings or scheduling may occur and you are responsible for knowing about such matters.
Plagiarism is a serious offense.
With respect to the assignments, any evidence of one student having copied or paraphrased another person's paper will result in both students receiving a zero. 3 and 4. Nash, Ch. 2. Sleeper, Ch. 5 and 7.