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The grading of your assignments for my classes is based on criteria to determine how well you understand the authors, our discussions and lectures.
current classes | grading in general | getting it done | daily participation is crucial
Be sure to specifically refer to comments in my syllabus for your class.
Dr. Siry
A User's Guide to learning in my classes and expressing your ideas, while discovering your identity with respect to self directed learning and your place in nature.
What and How and Grades
Frequently by working in groups you will be asked to work together to compare and generate new ideas about course work.
What you must do:
each syllabus will differ, so look at the syllabus for your class with respect to precise values:
attendance, participation by answering questions & showing up for field trips * 20% or see syllabus.
essay; first -- worth -- 20% or see syllabus.
mid-term, -- worth -- 20% or see syllabus.
essay; second -- worth -- 20% or see syllabus.
final presentation: written essay, bibliography, notes on references and verbal presentation given to the class on the Final Exam Day -- worth -- 20% or see syllabus.
* your notes from the reading assigned and from class discussion are used in class and should be referred to in your daily free writing!
How must you complete your written work:
Written and verbal presentations involve frequent practice, making connections in related or supportive ideas among all of your texts and revising your writing.
Be sure to put end notes or foot notes on all your written work.
Writing essays
The content of good essays
Critical to use and understand metaphors
Suggestions for improving your writing
The importance of vocabulary
How I evaluate writing.
Word webs | Basic vocabulary | Advanced Vocabulary | Antonyms
