However, I ask that you please speak with me immediately before the class period to negotiate a new deadline. If papers are handed in more than a week late, they will not be accepted and you will receive a zero for the assignment. Please produce three copies of each essay. Hand in two copies and keep a copy for yourself in a portfolio. See the MLA guidelines on footnotes, endnotes and bibliographic entries in your Bedford Handbook .
Plagiarism can result in failure, suspension, or even dismissal.
Daily class participation. Class discussion is an important part of the course. If you miss more than five classes, you will fail the course. At least two scheduled conferences to discuss your work at length.