grading 

Component                                              Point Value       Due Date

1.  Oral presentation on area of interest.............25..............Day based on area of interest
2.  Research report.............................................25..............20 November
3.  Reading notes................................................25..............before the start of class the day the reading is assigned                         
4.  Final - Revised Research Report..................25..............9 December, 10:30 am
                                                             Total.....100

Additional activities to earn points: 

1. Additional reading notes.........................up to 10................before the start of class the day the reading is assigned
2. Class attendance...................................up to 10...............see Learning Activity description for ways to earn points
3. Meet with instructor..........................................5.................no later than 22 November
4. In-class activities..........................................TBD...............as/if offered, unannounced 

All grades are posted on Blackboard.  Please check it often.  

Final course grade: 

90 to 100 points = A
80 to 89 points = B
70 to 79 points = C
60 to 69 points = D
< 60 points = F