Since debates usually begin as soon as class begins, it is essential that you arrive at class on time. Courtesy dictates that you do not enter the classroom when someone is speaking. If two or more debates are recorded as a zero, the student will automatically fail the course. Assignments that are missed for legitimate reasons and have been excused may be made up if time allows. The best policy is to complete all assignments on time.
Outlines are due before the debate is held.
All written materials are to be handed in on the date due. Late written material will be penalized one grade level for each day it is late. There will be a midterm and a written final. The final is comprehensive and there will be no special exemptions from the final for seniors. Debates will be weighted so that those given nearer the end of the semester, which require more work, will count more than those given nearer the start of the semester.