Assignments and Grade Breakdown
Grade Breakdown
| Physical Present | 15% |
|---|---|
| 5 Mini Essay | 15% (3% each) |
| 3 Essays | 15% (5% each) |
| Curation | 15% |
| Unessay | 15% |
| Badges | 25% |
Grading
Experience and Execution
Emphasizing that this is a process, you will start with 0 points and build your way up to your final score out of 100.
If you competently complete ever required assignment, you will receive a passing “C.”
To receive a “B” or “A,” you will need to receive badges on different assignments noting above average work.
If you competently complete ever required assignment, you will receive a passing “C.”
To receive a “B” or “A,” you will need to receive badges on different assignments noting above average work.
Badges 25%
- Prepared and Present (Notable Contribution to a class meeting)
- Small Print (Read all the Instructions)
- Detail Orientated (Excellent Analytical Support of Written Argument)
- Stylist (Excellent execution)
- Persuader (Strong Persuasive Argument)
- Iconoclast (Innovative idea or response)
Physically Present 10%
- Please bring paper and something to write with to every class. There will be short (unannounced and announced) in-class activities. For the most part, these will be ungraded, for-credit assignments. If, however, there is a problem (such as length, appropriateness, etc.) in these assignments, a warning will be given, and if the issue continues, partial credit may be given.
- This may also include quizzes and peer-review workshops as needed. You are also expected to participate by showing up both physically, mentally, and emotionally. Voice your opinions. Ask questions for clarification as well as challenges to the material. Listen respectfully and actively hear the other members of this class. People react differently to different environments, so if you worry that we will not see how engaged you really are, please discuss this either in class or privately.
5 Mini-Essays 10% {3% each}
- Approximately 500-1000 words.
- These will be short pieces for which you can receive full, half or no credit. They are meant to help you formulate your ideas later assignments. These may also include using a digital tool or another medium besides writing.
3 Essays 15% {5%each}
- Approximately 1500-2000 words
- All papers must include a Works Cited section in MLA or another widely recognized citation format. (These do not count toward the word count)
Curation 15%
- Quite simply, did you successfully and correctly submit all the assignments?