In-Class Writing Assignments:

Short written assignments will be collected in most classes. After the first two class sessions, which will be on general topics, the in-class writing assignments will be related to the assigned reading for that class. I expect you to take the questions seriously and to try to answer them to the best of your ability.

• You will receive full credit (√) if I can see that you have done the reading assignment.
• You may obtain partial credit (√–) if the answer is too short or vague but I have a sense you have read the assignment.
• You will receive no credit (–) if the answer is too short, too vague, or not based on the assignment.
• If an answer is especially good, I assign extra credit (√+). 
• One-word answers or nothing at all are graded as insufficient (o) although you will receive partial credit (/) for attendance (/o).

We will read through all of these in-class assignments, grade them, and report back to the class on them if they contain an opinion question. I will only return them to you if you pick them up in my office. If I see that you are having trouble with a particular area, I will suggest that you contact me (or the TA) for help. Attendance counts 1 point per class; writing assignment @ full credit = 1.5 points: total attendance/writing assignment points = 60.

Reading Assignment & Make-Ups: 

You are responsible for reading the texts assigned for each class period. If you are absent or if you cannot read an assignment for the designated day but can make up the work before taking the exam on that section, you can submit a short written text showing me that you have read it and I will give you credit for the writing assignment. Work will not be accepted in bulk at the end of the semester.