Borderline grades will be decided by attendance, quality of participation in extra credit discussion forum. Essays at this level should demonstrate that the student understands the material he has read. In addition to all the characteristics attributed to C level essays, essays at this level will clearly address the essay question, have a distinct focus that is maintained consistently throughout the discussion, reflect a tightly organized development appropriate for the purpose. Essays at the B level of acceptance are distinguished by the clear differentiation of assertion from evidence. In addition to all of the characteristics attributed to B level essays, the principal distinction of writing at this level will be its richness of content and no mechanical errors.
Some people describe the content as meaty, highly developed, or packed.
Essays at this level, because of their careful organization and development, provide a sense of logical completeness. Attendance records, including being late to class, will be one of the factors to help determine borderline grades. Missing more than four classes will lower your grade one-letter grade. Academic honesty is expected. Your signature on each written assignment represents a pledge that you have adhered to the College of Humanistic Studies Policy on Academic Integrity.