Grading and Attendance Policies

To pass this class with a “D,” you must:
· attend at least 60% of the classes;
· get a score of at least 60% on the daily assignments (50% credit for assignments turned in late);
· get at least a “D” grade or better on the final draft of both your final personal essay and your final academic critical essay.

To get a “C” or better, you must:
· attend at least 70% of the classes;
· get a score of at least 70% on the daily assignments (50% credit for assignments turned in late);
· get at least a “C” grade or better on the final draft of both your final personal essay and your final academic critical essay.

To get a “B” or better, you must:
· attend at least 80% of the classes;
· get a score of at least 80% of the daily assignments (50% credit for assignments turned in late);
· get an average score of “B” on the final draft of your final personal essay and your final academic critical essay.

To get an “A,” you must:
· get at least an “A” on the final draft of either your final personal essay or your final academic critical essay;
· submit final drafts of both essays that demonstrate an appreciation of the value of revision and editing.