SylHDFS295 F06

grading                                                       Fall 2006
 

GRADING

HDFS 295

Cross Cultural Human Development: 

Cultures’ Impacts on Development

GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Range: Total possible points = 100% (points 0  to xxx  plus 10 bonus points = approx. 160)

                        Note points total may change if assignments are added or deleted

Grade:	Your points + bonus points =your  points as percentage total possible
Grade Range:	A = 100 – 90% B = 89 - 80                                     C = 79 - 70                                     D = 69 - 60                                     F = 59 - 0              +/- Grading: based on overall final points may occur

Expectations:

Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class discussions and presentations.   Individuals are expected to be actively involved in the class.  Everyone is expected to contribute toward providing a climate of open and productive interactions with a goal of increasing awareness and fostering critical thinking.

Note that assignemnt for graduate credit will differ to reflect graduate level work.

Policy on late papers

Unless arrangements are made prior to the due date, papers are due at the beginning of the class period.  Late papers will be lowered one grade and must be submitted by the next class . Thereafter, the paper will not be accepted.

Particular Needs or Special Situations:

Students with particular needs should inform the instructor so that arrangements can be made.  Special situations that conflict with class attendance are to be discussed in advance.  Instructor can be reached by phone or e-mail.

ASSIGNMENTS: 

Assignments are due on the date listed. Late papers will be marked down and one week after that they are counted as not done.  Please tell me of problem in advance and in writing ( E-mail is fine).