Additional cuts will result in a five point reduction in the student's final grade. Three tardies count as one cut. Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable. A proposal and bibliography are due March 20th. Papers are due 26 April and will be evaluated on grammar, style, spelling, diction, punctuation, and content.
Students are responsible for full participation in the class.
This includes making thoughtful contributions to class discussions. A tally of positive contributions made by each student will be used as an aid in calculating participation grades. Those who are reticent about public speaking may gain points via electronic mail. Quizzes may not be made up. Quizzes missed because of excused absences will not be used in calculating grades.