Grading in class has two categories, “Process” and “Final Revised Project”. The process part of your grade consists of two parts, Studio Grade and Project Folders. The Final Revised Project consists of the following: Taking Stock Report, Collection with Introduction, Infographic with Problem Statement Presentation, Digital Essay and Policy Paper.

Your Process grade accounts for one-third of your course grade (a total of one hundred points). A successful process grade depends largely on your choices: the effort you put into preparing assignments, the care you take in submitting them, and preparation. In a real sense, you earn this grade. While your Final Revised Project will be assessed based on the quality of the work following revision, your Process grade is based on the quality of your effort to learn the craft of writing. Through your Studio Grade and your Project Folders, you are given an opportunity to demonstrate participation. Follow the links for details.

Process Grade:

• Studio Grade: Forty Points
• Project Folders: Sixty Points

Presentations:

• Users Manual: Argument Podcast with Infographic:  Ten Points
• Digital Essay: Twenty Points

Your Final Revised Project accounts for two-thirds of your course grade (a total of 290 points)

• Assignment One: Taking Stock Report: Thirty Points
• Assignment Two: Collection with Introduction:115 points
• Assignment Three: Position Paper: 115 Points

Overview

I assign studio grades based on my assessment of your preparation, conduct in class, and completion of assignments. I’ll assign a grade during weeks five, ten, and at the end of class. I’ll average the three grades for your final grade.

• A  40  
• A- 36
• B+ 35
• B  34
• B- 32
• C+ 31
• C  30
• C- 28
• D  27

Overview

Project Folders document your work for the project, including assigned reading notes, drafts, and any other planning documents you’re asked to produce. You’ll be given a checklist of material to submit as well as a folder.

You can earn 15 points per Project Report. I subtract points for missing assignments and inadequate effort.

• Project Report One: Taking Stock
• Project Report Two: Collection with Introduction
• Project Report Three: Infographic/Problem Statement/Digital Essay
• Project Report Four: Policy Paper

Breakdown

• 55 points earns an A
• 50 points earns B
• 45 points earns a C
• 40 points earns a D

On each of the following assignments, you will receive comments to help you revise.

On the last day of class, you will submit the final revised versions to be re-graded.

The points will be tallied for your final grade.

• Taking Stock Report: Thirty Points
• Collection with Introduction: Fifty points
• Infographic with Problem Statement Presentation: Thirty Points
• Digital Essay: Forty Points
• Policy Paper: Fifty Points

For the final grading break down: