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Attendance, Grading, and Late Work
How will I be graded?
Grading is broken down across the different parts of the course. Assignments are outlined on the “assignment” tab. Participation to me means attending class, appearing attentive and engaged, and participating when asked in class discussions. All assignments are to be submitted electronically via D2L unless otherwise stated.
Grading Breakdown
Category
Frequency
Percent of Grade
Group Podcast Project
1
35%
Midterm
1
25%
Policy Brief Partner Assignment
1
15%
Reading Quizzes (lowest 2 will be dropped)
12
15%
Participation
1
10%
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Your final score will be assigned using the following scale:
Grading Scale
Grade
Points Awarded
92 - 100%
4.0
85 - 91.9%
3.5
80 - 84.9%
3.0
75 - 79.9%
2.5
70 - 74.9%
2.0
65 - 69.9%
1.5
60 - 64.9%
1.0
Below 60%
0.0/I
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Attendance
Most of the work you complete for this course will be done during class sessions. As such, it is important that you make an honest effort to be in every class. However, I understand things happen and sometimes life takes priority. Please note that attendance will be a part of your grade as “participation”. You have two freebie absences that you may take no questions asked - just make sure to communicate with your group mates responsibly if that is relevant for the class you are planning to skip. DO NOT COME TO CLASS IF YOU ARE SICK. I care about you and your classmates’ well-being, and your health is always the priority. I will consider all illnesses, doctors visits, observance of religious holidays, grief absences, research conferences, and pre-scheduled athletic events as excused absences - please just let me know at least 24 hours in advance (or as soon as possible for illness). If there is an event not listed here that you feel should be an excused absence like a philanthropic event, protest, or other academic event, shoot me an email and let me know and we will work something out.
Extensions
Life happens, and some things are just more important than a class assignment. If you need an extension, please email either myself or the ULA with your request and the reason for the extension. All requests within reason will be approved, no questions asked. The request must be made 24 hours or more from the original deadline during work hours (8am - 6pm). I will ask you how much more time you need - it is up to you to set the new deadline. If you do not meet the new deadline, the work will be considered late and is subject to the late policy here.
Grade Review
Professors and ULAs are people too, and sometimes we make mistakes. If you feel we have made an error in grading one of your assignments, you may ask for a grade review. The grade review will be conducted by whoever initially graded your work. Please note that if you ask for a re-grade, we will treat the work as if we are looking at it with fresh eyes. This means your grade could go up or down, so ask at your own risk. You will have one week (a full 7 days) from grades being released to submit a grade review request. Once that week has passed, the grade is final.
Late Work
Late work is accepted in this class to a point. There is a grace period of 12 hours after a deadline to submit any assignment after it is due. However, how late it is will determine what penalty is applied to your work. The penalties below are non-negotiable if you have not already asked for an extension.
Late Work Penalties
Time After Deadline
Penalty
< 59 minutes
-5%
< 1hr 59 minutes
-10%
< 4hr 59 minutes
-15%
< 9hr 59 minutes
-20 %
< 11hr 59 minutes
-35%
> 23 hrs 59 minutes
-100%
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