They merely attempt to evaluate according to certain criteria your performance on a given assignment. Because students are to spend time in class on their writing process, on consideration of varied viewpoints in class discussions, and on how audiences respond to drafts in workshops, attendance is mandatory . You are allowed three absences without penalty, and after that your grade is reduced by one letter for every day you've missed over three. A few absences due to illness will be excused if documented to my satisfaction. Even documented absences will not be excused if many or prolonged.
Tardiness is unacceptable because it is disruptive .
Otherwise, both the over-all grade and the grade for class participation will be lowered by tardiness. All assignments must be done and submitted at the beginning of class on the day assigned and in the assigned format. All work must be completed for a grade since the work assigned fulfills the Gordon Rile, which stipulates that students are to write a minimum of 6000 words that receive feedback, are graded, and give experience in various types of writing important in the disciplines, workplace, and civic arena. Unless otherwise indicated by the instructor concerning class group work, all work must be individual . Since this class hinges on your verbal and written responses, opinions, and objections, it is imperative that we establish a civil and humane atmosphere.