Grading Scale
exceeding standards |
meeting standards |
approaching standards |
not yet meeting standards |
insufficient evidence |
A (95, for Moodle grade entering) |
B+ (88.5) |
C+ (78.5) |
D+ (68.5) |
F (55) |
A- (91.5) |
B (85) |
C (75) |
D (65) |
|
B- (81.5) |
C- (71.5) (threshold for a mandatory revision) |
D- (61.5) |
Nuances in the grades (-/+) manifest in nuances of the below criteria. This grading scale accounts for equity and accuracy in the grading process.
Grade Distribution
- 0%, expected - daily attendance
- 0%, with feedback - summary sections
- 20% - one leading discussion session
- 0%, with feedback - "The Puzzling Section" essay
- 10% - one critical reaction paper (min. 1,000 words)
- 15% - one article/chapter review (min. 800 words)
- 15% - one research proposal (min. 500 words)
- 10% - one annotated bibliography
- 0%, with feedback - first draft of final research paper (min. 1,000 words of main text)
- 30% - final draft of final research paper (min. 2,500 words of main text)