Homework
Homework is pass/fail. If you hand in the assignment on time, you will receive full credit. Late or missing homework receives a zero. There are no makeups on homework.
If you are absent, you are still expected to complete the homework for the next class. All assignments are generally posted on the Schedule page of the website. If you are unsure of what is due, it is up to you to contact me.
Grade Breakdown
(REFER TO THIS FOR ALL PAPERS!)
“A” is above and beyond, NOT simply doing what is asked. Traits of an A paper:
| Original thesis; strong intro | Smooth transitions between ideas | Properly cited sources |
| Each paragraph has ONE focus | Quotations are not on “islands” | Correct use of MLA format |
| Minimal grammatical errors; Follows all directions | Writer relates evidence to thesis in own words; quotes analyzed | Each claim is supported with direct references to the text |
Also, use of outside sources (NOT WIKIPEDIA) is impressive.
B-range (80-89.9): Very good work, but with room for improvement. Traits:
| Thesis answers question, but is somewhat obvious. | Evidence is present, but not made relevant by the writer…or… | Possibly contains citation errors or other MLA formatting errors |
| Paragraphs make points, but may be clumped together | …claims are present, but writing lacks textual evidence/ analysis. | Claims may be unclear or don’t relate back to the thesis |
| Grammatical errors here and there affect readability | Decent but flawed usage of evidence; text misinterpreted | Solid overall, but lacking the polish of an “A” |
C-Range (70-79) Average paper; usually contains one major flaw. Traits:
| Thesis weak or absent based on summary and not argument | Evidence may be present, but not made relevant…or… | Sources are not cited |
| Answers question but falls short of required word count | Claims are not supported by textual evidence. | Paper does not progress in logical fashion |
| Mechanical/ grammatical errors are a distraction | Paragraphs are disjointed, lacking cohesiveness. | May answer assignment in spots, but lacks overall vision. |
D-Range (60-69) Work in need of significant improvement. . Traits:
| Missing thesis; question not answered | Missing source(s) | Sources are not cited |
| Below word count | Minimal to no analysis of sources | Poor formatting |
| Distracting grammatical errors; hard to comprehend | Limited paragraph structure | Shows lack of understanding of material |
F (0-59.9): Unsatisfactory work.
Late Paper Policy:
- Late papers get late (and sometimes limited) feedback. This is to be fair to those who submitted early or on time.
| WHEN DID YOU SUBMIT? | WHAT IS THE PENALTY? |
| Within one week of the due date: | Paper can only receive 95% (A) |
| Eight or more days late: | Paper can only receive 75% (C) |
| More than two weeks late: | See link: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lgw8vbEYoeo/hqdefault.jpg |
