Many topics are too broad for a relatively short research paper. I will provide a list of evaluation criteria for the papers, and each graded paper will be returned with comments on the attached evaluation form. Critical thinking, creativity, and evidence of integration of course content are important evaluation criteria. Papers turned in after that lose one point out of twenty for each working day late. Weekly discussion questions based on the text are provided and one page of written answers are completed each week.
Students choose which questions to answer from the list, and fill one page with answers weekly.
The written answers are not accepted late, unless due to illness or an athletic event. Students are expected to discuss their answers each week in class. The weekly written answers either receive a full point for full credit, or fractions of a point for weak or incomplete answers. Students are also expected to ask relevant questions of the guest lecturers. Students are expected to incorporate material from guest lecturers and other course content in their weekly written work.