EN290: Assignments


Please be advised that I use the full range of grades. The following rubric can be applied to all of our formal work for this class.

 

The ‘F’ Paper

 

The ‘D’ Paper

 

The ‘C’ Paper

 

The ‘B’ Paper

 

The ‘A’ Paper

 

 

GRADE BREAKDOWN 

 

Three 2-3-page analysis essays (30%)

Researched analysis essay (25%) *

Midterm and Final Exams (25%)

Class activities and participation (20%) **

 

* Note that this grade includes the proposal, annotated bibliography, and drafts. If these portions are not completed, the final essay will not pass.

** Note that this is a substantial portion of your grade—it's worth more than any individual 2-3 page essay or exam!

 

On the typical 100-point scale, the letter breakdown is as follows:

 

100-90: A

89-80: B

79-70: C

69-60: D

59-below: F

Not turned in receives a zero

 

For smaller assignments and activities, I use a 10-point check-check plus-check minus scale, in which:

 

Check Plus: 10

Check: 8

Check Minus: 6

Not turned in receives a zero