Grading

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Course Requirements

•Final Project (100 points)	= 100
•Midterm (50) and Final Exams (50)	= 100
•In-class and out-of-class written assignments	= 100
•Participation: this will take into account absences tardiness, class attitude, and group work	= 100
TOTAL	= 400

The number and nature of assignments may be adjusted to fit the needs of the class.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be based on an average of the grades you have earned:

90-100%

= A

80-89%

= B

70-79%

= C

60-69%

= D

59 and below

= F

Grading Criteria For Articles

Essays written for this course will be graded based on several criteria:

*Content* *60 Points*	Points Earned XX/60	Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Essay is 1000-1500 words in length. Shows proper documentation of sources and references. The essay meets standards of scholarly excellence. The article is written in third-person point of view or limited first-person narration.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. Content discusses a local, regional or national current event or political issue that has personal application to the student's environment.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis. Quotes, where needed.

*Organization / Development* *20 Points*	Points Earned XX/40	Additional Comments:
Essay has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
Essay develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
Introduction provides sufficient background on the essay and previews major points.
Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the article, and may review the major points.
Transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.
Tone is appropriate to the content and article.
TOTAL

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