Assignments
Following are the assignments you will be required to complete in this course. Percentages given will be out of 1000 points for the entire course (i.e., 100% = 1000 points). So, since they will comprise a total of 300 points (50 points for each), the six practice mini-analyses together add up to 30% of your total grade.
See the daily schedule for due dates.
All of the following will be included in your final portfolio:
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General Evaluative Criteria
While the rubric will address the First Analysis assignment, here is an overall description of each grade range:
A: Sophisticated, Insightful, and Controlled. At this level, the writer demonstrates intense intellectual engagement with course material. This may mean selecting challenging topics or taking an unconventional or “risky” approach to an assignment rather than going a “safe” route. It means being successful at risk-taking. “A” level writing has a clear purpose addressing an important and timely context with a sustained focus. Such writing is complex but accessible, grammatically controlled while stylistically nuanced. It exceeds all of the expectations of the assignment/audience. “A” writing is the best writing in the class. A+ = 98 and above; A = 95, A- = 91 B: Effective and Successful. “B” writing is clear, focused, and grammatically controlled. Risk-taking is evident. There may be errors, but not enough to interfere with clarity of message. “B” writing may not be as sophisticated as “A” writing, but it demonstrates above-average competence and engagement. It fulfills and at times exceeds the expectations of the assignment/audience. B+ = 88, B = 85, B- = 81 C: Competent. “C” writing shows evidence of engagement and fulfills the basic expectations of the assignment/audience. Usually there are problems with content, organization and/or coherence. Distracting, sentence-level errors may be present. C+ = 78, C = 75, C- = 71 D: Ineffective. Writing at this level shows problems with purpose, context, content, and organization. D+ = 68, D = 65, D- 61 |