2 and 3 will provide a decent appraisal of the writing ability of each student, as no. 2 will represent writing done under pressure, whereas no. 3 will demonstrate writing skills which emerge as a result of more leisurely reflection. The student is expected to be prepared for every class. All assigned reading should be completed and the instructor will frequently ask questions based on the readings. The instructor encourages the students to ask questions.
Student generated questions are the backbone of liberal arts education.