Work and class participation display thorough mastery of material and genuine engagement with the subject-matter. Writing is exceptionally good. This grade is reserved for those students who attain the highest levels of excellence in thought and scholarship. B Good . Work and class participation display accurate understanding of material.
Writing is clear and free of mechanical errors.
C Fair . Work and class participation display basic grasp of material, though occasionally with significant misunderstandings or inaccuracies. Writing is acceptable. D Marginal . Work and class participation display a grasp of the material adequate for credit, but the quality of work indicates lack of effort or aptitude.