Students will define their own research projects through a proposal and outline. Students' paper process in developing and researching their papers will be assessed. Students will peer review their colleagues' papers. The instructor will provide guidance and input at each stage of the writing process, but students will have to provide their own ideas and initiative. Further guidelines will be issued with each written assignment and will be posted on the Assignments page of the French Revolution and Napoleon Website .
Student shows full comprehension of the readings and makes perceptive comments every class meeting.
B Student is attending class every time, volunteering regularly, and joining the discussion if called upon. Student shows some comprehension of the readings and makes perceptive comments most class meetings. C Student is attending class most of the time and joins the discussion occasionally, but rarely volunteers. Student does not always show comprehension of the readings, but does make some comments. D Student is attending class some of the time, but refuses to join the discussion.